Lee Morgan: The Rajah-1984 Blue Note Direct Metal Mastering Stereo 12" Record
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1984 Blue Note Direct Metal Mastering Stereo Release of Bandleader/Composer/Trumpeter Lee Morgan Entitled the Rajah, Originally Produced by Alfred Lion, Produced for Release by Michael Cuscuna, Recording Engineer Is Rudy Van Gelder, Liner Notes by Ira Gitler, Originally Recorded at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on November 29 in 1966 - "This long-lost Lee Morgan session was not released for the first time until it was discovered in the Blue Note vaults by Michael Cuscuna in 1984; it has still not been reissued on CD. Originals by Cal Massey, Duke Pearson ("Is That So"), and Walter Davis, in addition to a couple of surprising pop tunes ("What Now My Love" and "Once in a Lifetime") and Morgan's title cut, are well-played by the quintet (which includes the trumpeter/leader, Hank Mobley on tenor, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Billy Higgins). Much of the music is reminiscent of the Jazz Messengers, and that may have been the reason that it was lost in the shuffle, for Morgan was soon investigating modal-oriented tunes. Despite its neglect, this is a fine session that Lee Morgan and hard bop fans will want." - Spectacular Personnel for the Quintet Features Legendary Composer Lee Morgan on Trumpet, the Great Hank Mobley on Tenor Saxophone, the Talented Cedar Walton on Piano, the Amazing Paul Chambers on Bass and the Brilliant Billy Higgins on Drums! - Selections on Side One Are the Calvin Massey Penned a Pilgrim's Funny Farm at 13 Minutes 31 Seconds & the Lee Morgan Title Track - Songs for Side Two Consist of Original Duke Pearson Composition Is that So, the Walter Davis Penned Davisamba at 6 Minutes 44 Seconds, the Gilbert Becaud Classic What Now my Love and the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley Standard Once in my Lifetime - Used Copy, Cover Has a Light Surface Ring, Record Very Good++ - Direct Metal Mastering, Stereo Recording, Product Code BST 84426 - California Residents Add 10.25% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -
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