Classic most wanted Blue Note. Lee Morgan speaks to us.
In May 1968 when he recorded his album Caramba,trumpeter Lee Morgan was still a couple months away fromhis 30th birthday, which makes the fact that this was his23rd Blue Note recording all the more astounding. Morganwas a full-fledged master, his technical prowess on the hornmatched by the emotional depth of his playing, and acomposer who could conjure different moods and styleswith his writing. From the irrepressible groove of the titletrack to the intricate post-bop lines of “Suicide City” and“Cunning Lee” to the joyful “Soulita” and the easy swing of“Helen’s Ritual” this set of Morgan originals features BennieMaupin on tenor saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano,Reggie Workman on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums.Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, andpressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.