Jazz
Hard Bop
Recorded: Sep 29, 1966
Lee Morgan - trumpet
Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone
Cedar Walton - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Billy Higgins - drums
This set (reissued on CD in 1997) was one of Lee Morgan's lesser-known Blue Note albums, but it is quite remarkable. The notable sextet (which also includes altoist Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley on tenor, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Billy Higgins) performs originals by Morgan, Walton and Duke Pearson, including particularly catchy versions of the funky "Hey Chico" and Pearson's memorable "Sweet Honey Bee". The three horns, all of whom sound quite individual, each have their exciting moments, and the results are typical mid-1960s hard bop. |
