Lee Morgan - Lee-way (1961) [2008 SACD]

This album is unique within Lee Morgan's vast and rich Blue Note discography. With then current employer Art Blakey, band mate Bobby Timmons on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, the trumpeter abandons time constraints and stretches out on four, soulful, hard-bop compositions (the first and the last are by Cal Massey). These hard bop masters are constantly inspired by Blakey's explosive grooves.

Tracks:

01. These Are Soulful Days 9:25
02. The Lion And The Wolff 9:40
03. Midtown Blues 12:09
04. Nakatini Suite 8:10

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Jackie McLean
Bass – Paul Chambers
Drums – Art Blakey
Piano – Bobby Timmons
Trumpet, Leader – Lee Morgan