Lee Morgan - Charisma (1966) {Blue Note Japan SHM-CD UCCQ-5052 rel 2014} (24-192 remaster)

Lee Morgan - Charisma (1966) {Blue Note Japan SHM-CD UCCQ-5052 rel 2014} (24-192 remaster)

Features SHM-CD format and the latest 24bit 192kHz remastering. One of our favorite albums from Lee Morgan – a soaringly soulful session that was recorded in the mid 60s, and finally issued by Blue Note at the end of the decade! The vibe here really follows from the lyrically inventive, post-Sidewinder mid 60s Morgan years – with a spirit that's similar to Lee's work on the albums Gigolo or Tom Cat, in a style that mixes in a fair bit more modal and Latin influences to the rhythms.

The lineup is totally great too – a sextet that features Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, Cedar Walton, Paul Chambers, and Billy Higgins – the last of whom provides tremendous rhythms that are as fluidly inventive as Morgan's playing and the writing of Hank Mobley, who contributed most of the tunes to the set. Titles include "Hey Chico", "The Double Up", and "The Murphy Man" – and the record also includes a nice version of Duke Pearson's "Sweet Honey Bee".

Personnel:
Lee Morgan - trumpet
Jackie McLean - alto sax
Hank Mobley - tenor sax
Cedar Walton - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Billy Higgins - drums

tracklist:

01 - Hey Chico
02 - Somethin' Cute
03 - Rainy Night
04 - Sweet Honey Bee
05 - The Murphy Man
06 - The Double Up