Lee Morgan

After the success of "The Sidewinder," all of Lee's albums began with a rocking soul jazz number, and "Yes I Can, No You Can't" plays the part on "The Gigolo." Next of the album's four Morgan originals is the bright and sunny "Trapped," followed by the quick-hitting "Speedball," a tune that Lee would perform consistently live for the rest of his life. (There's a great version on "Live At The Lighthouse" -- see my review.) Two versions of the stunning, reflective title-track (the original and an alternate take) are next, and the performance concludes in very un-Lee Morgan style with the medium-tempo ballad "You Go To My Head," the album's only standard. With "The Gigolo," Morgan demonstrates that he has once again found the winning formula for a successful jazz album.

 

 

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