Lee Morgan - The Rumproller

[garymd]

One of those albums that I play every once in a while and wonder why I don't play it more often. I listened to it on the way to work this morning. Really a great album. The title track, written by Andrew Hill, is remenisent of that great early sixties sound and reminds me a lot of early Herbie Hancock (Watermelon Man or Cantaloupe Island).

I think it's right up there with Sidewinder. Tomcat is another worth getting if you don't already have it.

Any other Morgan recommendations would be welcomed.

[Allan Songer]

I'm sure Paul Parrot could give you a few if we could only wake him up!

Anyway, I think I have everything ever released with Lee Morgan playing on it. If you really want to hear what "technique" is all about, then I think the solo on "The Way You Look Tonight" on Tina Brooks' "Minor Move" pretty much sums it up--jaw dropping prowess. This one was released only in Japan on LP back in the 1980's (never made it out of the Blue Note vaults and nobody seems to be able to figuue out WHY!) and on the Mosaic set, but it is currently available on CD. And there's always the solo on "Moanin'" on Blue Note 4003 (Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers), which is probably THE quintessential hard-bop trumpet solo--I think ANYONE who plays jazz trumpet pretty much has this solo burned into their soul.

The Lee Morgan records that I keep returning to are

I'm pretty sure these are all in print on CD.

[Piranha]

Wow, you have a TT in your car gary?

[Parrot]

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On 9/22/2004 9:59:15 AM Piranha wrote:

Wow, you have a TT in your car gary?

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Good one!

I would never recommend listening to jazz while driving. It's one thing to fall asleep at home, another when you're behind the wheel.

[garymd]

I use the term "album" very loosely.

If you didn't notice, this is a thread about a particular jazz musician. I wasn't asking for opinions on jazz music in general but if you have any regarding this particular artist, please feel free to post it here. Thank you.

[Allan Songer]

An "album" is an "album" no matter the format. CD, LP, tape, 8-track, whatever.

[boomac]

After the "Forum Wars" last night, I went down and put Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Sonny Clark, Doug Watkins and Art Blakey on the system. Yep, "Minor Move" was my selection and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It's really one of my favorites and Lee Morgan is well, Lee Morgan.

[Frank Speaker]

Allan:

Ive wondered about Album.

My father has a lot of 78s with one tune per side and a group release by a band is literally bound in an album, where you flip through like a photo album.

Is that the origin of the term Record Album?

[Allan Songer]

Yes.

[Frank Speaker]

Cool,

Thanks,

You learn something everyday!

[garymd]

I happened to stop by Border's at lunch today and they had a buy 3 get 1 free cd sale.

Picked up:

Lee Morgan, "Cornbread" and "Search For The New Land"

Hank Mobley, "Roll Call" and "Soul Station"

I listened to part of Cornbread on the way back. Classic Morgan/Hancock. Great stuff. They'll keep me awake for the long commute home tonight.

[Allan Songer]

Anyone who could fall asleep to Mobley's "This I Dig of You" from "Soul Station" has narcolepsy!

Great ALBUMS all, Gary!

[boomac]

I'm off on a two hour drive and will listen to "Soul Station", which I have and "Cornbread" which I will pick up on the way. I doubt I'll be the least bit sleepy.

[Allan Songer]

There's a level of confidence about Mobley's playing on "Soul Station" and "Roll Call" that really makes these two records stand out in a SEA of great Hank Mobley records. I've always thought that this might be due to Mobley having been asked by Miles Davis to replace JOHN COLTRANE in his sextet. This MUST have given Mobely quite a boost. I'm probably wrong, but it makes for a nice story.

Mobley never really fit in with Davis and was replaced by Sonny Stitt for a while and for and even shorter while by Sam Rivers until Davis formed the now classic Hancock/Shorter/Carter/Williams quintet. But if you listen to Mobley on the Miles Davis "Blackhawk" recordings he really, really holds his own and solos beautifully. Sure, he's no John Coltrane, but Coltrane wasn't Hank Mobley either.

http://www.mosaicrecords.com/DisplaySelectionDetail.asp?SelectionId=1042

[Cal Blacksmith]

This is a little off topic but I was just wondering if in 30 years, RAP "music" will have the following that jazz has now?

Allan, I need to hook up with you for some listening, for sure! I pass by your house every day on the way home from work. I think we would have a good time if we kept the topic to music!

[Allan Songer]

Sure thing! You're welcome for a listening session any time we can figure it out . . .

[ShapeShifter]

Just recorded "The Rumproller" from vinyl to CD last night. Also recorded Lee Morgan's "Candy". It's no slouch either, it has a swinging rhythm section with Sonny Clark (P), Doug Watkins ( and Art Taylor (D).

Candy deserves a listen too.

[tubelover]

Definition: Album

Album

Noun

1. One or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audio tape and compact disc.

[Frank Speaker]

Is that the ONLY definition?

I guess that would include the way 78's were bound.

[Piranha]

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On 9/22/2004 10:10:06 AM Allan Songer wrote:

An "album" is an "album" no matter the format. CD, LP, tape, 8-track, whatever.----------------

I agree Alan. I still refer to all recording as albums. Well, OK, except MP3's. It's what I got used to calling records in the 60's. Old habits are hard to break. The only ones that question my nomenclature seem to be Generation Xers.