The Gigolo

by Lee Morgan

Overview

Lee Morgan was the leading trumpeter in hard bop during the 1960s and he recorded quite a few classic albums for Blue Note. This is one of them. The CD reissue (which adds an alternate take of the title cut to the original five-song program) features Morgan at his best, whether playing his memorable blues "Speed Ball," an explorative ballad version of "You Go to My Head," a lengthy "The Gigolo," or his other two originals ("Yes I Can, No You Can't" and "Trapped"). There are no weak selections on this set and the playing by the leader, Wayne Shorter on tenor, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins is beyond any serious criticism. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/16/2024
Label:	Blue Note Records
UPC:	0602458807851
Rank:	119852

Tracks

1. Yes I Can No You Can't
2. Trapped
3. Speedball
4. The Gigolo
5. You Go To My Head

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lee Morgan   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Billy Higgins   Guest Artist,Drums
Harold Mabern   Guest Artist,Piano
Wayne Shorter   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Bob Cranshaw   Bass

Technical Credits

Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Haven Gillespie   Composer
Lee Morgan   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Alfred Lion   Producer