Continuing where his debut left off, Morgans second LP in 1956 as a leader for Blue Note, finds the teen prodigy (still only 18) slowly emerging out from the long shadow of his idol and mentor Clifford Brown and feeling his own way among giants. You can hear his confidence growing in his solos, energized and fed by the company he has been keeping rather than any intimidation or hesitation at all. Excellent ensemble work must be credited to Benny Golson, who arranged four of the six numbers on the date.
Led by a three-horn assault of Morgans trumpet, BN regular Hank Mobley on tenor and the fairly obscure altoist Kenny Rodgers, they cruise through a variety of tempos and moods, the highlights being their memorable takes on Whisper Not and Where Am I? As expected, Horace Silvers piano, Paul Chambers bass and the drumming of Charlie Persip is both impeccable and tasteful throughout. Other selections include Latin Hangover, His Sister, Ds Funk and Slightly Hep; Extremely hep is more like it.
Mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "ALL TUBE PURE MONO" cutting system (not like others who use a stereo cutting head which imparts "crosstalk" onto the groove cut) and pressed onto 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity. Jackets are authentic "tip-on" and laminated (front only) as were the originals - and the labels have the desirable "deep groove". Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.
Features:
200g Quiex Super Vinyl
Musicians:
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Hank Mobley, tenor sax
Kenny Rodgers, alto sax
Horace Silver, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Charlie Persip, drums
Selections:
1. Whisper Not
2. Latin Hangover
3. His Sister
4. Slightly Hep
5. Where Am I?
6. D's Fink
Led by a three-horn assault of Morgans trumpet, BN regular Hank Mobley on tenor and the fairly obscure altoist Kenny Rodgers, they cruise through a variety of tempos and moods, the highlights being their memorable takes on Whisper Not and Where Am I? As expected, Horace Silvers piano, Paul Chambers bass and the drumming of Charlie Persip is both impeccable and tasteful throughout. Other selections include Latin Hangover, His Sister, Ds Funk and Slightly Hep; Extremely hep is more like it.
Mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "ALL TUBE PURE MONO" cutting system (not like others who use a stereo cutting head which imparts "crosstalk" onto the groove cut) and pressed onto 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity. Jackets are authentic "tip-on" and laminated (front only) as were the originals - and the labels have the desirable "deep groove". Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.
Features:
200g Quiex Super Vinyl
Musicians:
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Hank Mobley, tenor sax
Kenny Rodgers, alto sax
Horace Silver, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Charlie Persip, drums
Selections:
1. Whisper Not
2. Latin Hangover
3. His Sister
4. Slightly Hep
5. Where Am I?
6. D's Fink
