Sunday, 17 March 2019

Lee Morgan "Charisma" 1969

This set (reissued on CD in 1997) was one of trumpeter Lee Morgan's lesser - known Blue Note recordings but it is quite rewarding……The notable sextet (which also includes altoist Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley on tenor, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Billy Higgins) performs originals by Morgan, Walton and Duke Pearson, including particularly catchy versions of the funky "Hey Chico" and Pearson's memorable "Sweet Honey Bee" (which should have become a hit). The three horns, all of whom sound quite individual, each have their exciting moments, and the results are quintessential mid-'60s hard bop. - AllMusic Review by Scott Yanowmembers:
Lee Morgan - trumpet / Jackie McLean - alto sax / Hank Mobley - tenor sax / Cedar Walton - piano / Paul Chambers - bass / Billy Higgins - drums

trax:
01 Hey Chico 02 Something Cute 03 Rainy Night 04 Sweet Honey Bee 05 The Murphy Man 06 The Double Up

This music is dedicated to the tradition of Johnny Diego's Rock 'n' Roll Free Sunday!

10 comments:

RYP said...

Lee Morgan "Charisma"
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Anonymous said...

Love that Morganic stuff! Thank you, Ryp.
But there is a question I wanted to ask for months: what happened to the great (late?) JOHNNYDIEGO? I sure miss him & especially his life stories very much. The Chairman

Bob Mac said...

Thank you.

RYP said...

Yes, where is he? There are some who are waiting for your spontaneous sign of life ...

Butterboy said...

@Ryp
Thank for the wonderful Lee Morgan.

snakeboy said...

Thanks for the Lee Morgan. Very nice.

cdelint said...

Thanks!

Gill said...

Thanks Mano!

Frank Rizzo said...

Awesome! Thanks a ton!

zipper said...

Cheers RYP!