Lee Morgan – Infinity (2023 Blue Note Tone Poet Series)

Description

Just two months after recording his exceptional sextet dateCornbread, the prolific trumpeterLee Morganwas back in Van Gelder Studio in November 1965 with a slightly slimmed downbut no less robustquintet line-up to record his next sessionInfinity, which wouldnt be first released until 1981. Alto saxophonistJackie McLeanand drummerBilly Higginsboth of whom were featured onCornbreadwere at Morgans side once again along with pianistLarry Willisand bassistReggie Workmanfor a five-song set that ventured to the far reaches of the hard bop tradition and beyond. Four compelling Morgan originals and McLeans engaging ballad Portrait of Doll cover a wide expanse of musical terrain including the probing title track, the laid-back 6/8 groove of Miss Nettie B, the intricate interlaced lines of Growing Pains, and the hard-charging closer Zip Code. via Label

Label:Blue Note
Series:Blue Note Tone Poet Series
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180g, Gatefold
Reissued:2023 / Original Release: 1981
Genre:Jazz
Style:Hard Bop

File under: Blue Note Tone Poet Series