LEE MORGAN SEPTET — Dizzy Atmosphere (1957-2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This somewhat obscure Lee Morgan set (originally cut for Specialty and made available on CD in the OJC series) features the trumpeter with other then-current members of the Dizzy Gillespie big band: trombonist Al Grey, tenor saxophonist Billy Mitchell, baritonist Billy Root, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul West, and drummer Charlie Persip. With arrangements provided by Benny Golson and Roger Spotts, the music is modern bop for the period. Highlights include the ten-and-a-half-minute "Dishwater," "Over the Rainbow," and what was probably the first-ever version of Golson's "Whisper Not." Morgan plays extremely well throughout the spirited set, and he was just 18 at the time. Scott Yanow
Tracklist  :
1    Dishwater (Take 4–Master) 10:38
Written-By – Roger Spotts
2    Someone I Know (Take 6–Master) 3:58
Written-By – Roger Spotts, W. Douglas
3    D.D.T. (Take 5–Master) 3:58
Written-By – Roger Spotts
4    Whisper Not (Take 5–Master) 5:46
Written-By – Benny Golson
5    About Time (Take 5 –Master) 3:00
Written-By – Roger Spotts
6    Day By Day (Take 2–Master) 3:10
Written-By – Alex Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn
7    Rite Of Swing (Take 3–Master) 3:00
Written-By – Roger Spotts
8    Over The Rainbow (Take 4–Master) 4:10
Written-By – E. Y. "Yip" Harburg, Harold Arlen
– BONUS TRACKS –
9    Whisper Not (Alt Take)    5:58
10    Reggie Of Chester    4:40
11    Blues After Dark    7:46
12    A Bid for Sid    4:27
13    Suspended Sentence    5:22
14    Minor Strain    6:21
Credits :
Lee Morgan - Trumpet
Wynton Kelly - Piano
Billy Mitchell - Tenor Saxophone
Billy Root - Baritone Saxophone
Al Grey - Trombone
Paul West - Bass
Charles Persip - Drums

LOU DONALDSON — Musty Rusty + At His Best (1965-2007) Unofficial Release | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although issued on the Cadet label, Musty Rusty follows in much the same vein as Lou Donaldson's previous LPs for Blue Note. Credit reunions with the brilliant guitarist Grant Green and the underrated drummer Ben Dixon for the seamless transition, and even if organist Billy Gardner can't quite yet fill the shoes of longtime Donaldson foil Big John Patton, the set's soulfulness and creativity still demand attention. Trumpeter Bill Hardman completes the lineup, which comfortably settles into a tight, focused groove with the opening "The Space Walk" and never lets up -- Donaldson originals like "Hippity Hop" and the title tune crackle with energy, and the melodic ingenuity of Green's guitar solos astounds. Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1    Musty Rusty 6:03
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
2    Midnight Sun 4:45
Written-By – J. Francis Burke, Lionel Hampton
3    Hipty Hop 5:20
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
4    The Space Walk 6:10
Written-By – Ben Dixon
5    Ha' Mercy 5:30
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
6    Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White 5:20
Written-By – Luis Guglielmi, Mack David, Marcel Ageron
7    Greasy Papa 6:26
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
8    Tangerine 3:04
Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
9    Wig Blues 3:56
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
10    Blues #3 5:56
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
11    Win, Lose Or Draw 6:08
Written-By – Ousley
12    Be Anything, But Be Mine 4:54
Written-By – Gordon
13    Day By Day 7:18
Written-By – Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn
Credits :
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Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Ben Dixon
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Guitar – Grant Green
Organ – Billy Gardner
Trumpet – Bill Hardman
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Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Calvin Newborn
Organ – Billy Gardner
Trumpet – Bill Hardman
Drums – Ben Dixon