LEE MORGAN - Lee Morgan Sextet (1956-2007) RVG Edition / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Trumpeter Lee Morgan's second recording as a leader is as notable for the writing of Benny Golson (who composed and arranged four of the six selections) as for the solos of the leader. The set is highlighted by the debut version of "Whisper Not." Actually Morgan, tenor-saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Charlie Persip and the obscure altoist Kenny Rodgers all play quite well. Morgan was just 18 and starting to come out of the shadow of his early influence Clifford Brown. An above-average hard bop set. The Rudy Van Gelder remastering on the CD reissue makes it especially sweet. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Whisper Not 7:22
Benny Golson
2. Latin Hangover 6:46
Benny Golson / Owen Marshall
3. His Sister 6:35
Benny Golson / Owen Marshall
4. Slightly Hep 6:29
Benny Golson / Owen Marshall
5. Where Am I 5:51
Benny Golson / Owen Marshall
6. D's Fink 7:42
Benny Golson / Owen Marshall
Personnel :
Lee Morgan (Trumpet);
Kenny Rodgers (Alto Saxophone);
Hank Mobley (Tenor Saxophone);
Horace Silver (Piano);
Paul Chambers (Bass);
Charlie Persip (Drums).