Lee Morgan: Delightfulee Morgan-1968 Blue Note "Liberty" on Label Stereo Record

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Used 1968 "Liberty Records" on Label Stereo Reissue of Classic 1966 Blue Note Release of Bandleader/Composer/Master Trumpeter Lee Morgan Entitled Delightfulee Morgan, Produced by Alfred Lion, Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, Liner Notes by Leonard Feather - "As Lee Morgan's career moved from hard and post-bop to soul-jazz, Delightfulee serves as a further bridge in a half-and-half fashion. Four of the seven cuts feature his potent quintet with a young and emerging tenor saxophonist, Joe Henderson, as his front line mate, McCoy Tyner ever brilliant on piano, and Billy Higgins firing up the rhythm as only the drummer could. The remainder of the date consists of tracks orchestrated by Oliver Nelson featuring an 11-piece ensemble. There are two selections that feature versions of compositions with both configurations. "Zambia" is a post-bop classic in Morgan's repertoire, sporting a memorable, concise, no-nonsense melody line punctuated by Tyner's piano chords, but in big-band style, it is full and rich, maybe too much so. The easy, deep waltz "Delightful Deggie," may benefit from the orchestration. Wayne Shorter is the featured tenor on the larger group tracks, while saxophonists Danny Bank and Phil Woods (both doubling on flute, a rarity for Woods),trombonist Tom McIntosh, tuba player Don Butterfield,and French Horn icon James Buffington supply the depth. The drummer for the big-and cuts is Philly Joe Jones, and again, is quite a contrast to the smoother Higgins. Of the small ensemble cuts, the fun calypso boogaloo "Ca-Lee-So" is a postscript for Morgan's big hit "The Sidewinder," recorded three years prior. Tyner strokes out kinetic forms during "Nite Flite," and dips into deep blues for "Deggie." Morgan and Henderson's solos are always spot on. The best big-band track, "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on the Roof, is extremely hip and features a relaxed Shorter, while the worst, a somber samba take on the Beatles' "Yesterday," seems a throwaway. For some this will always be an oddball release of Morgan's, but it does suggest moving on into what would be a fruitful and successful final five years." - Tremendous Personnel for the Quintet on Four Cuts Feature Legendary Composer Lee Morgan on Trumpet, the Great Joe Henderson on Tenor Saxophone, the Brilliant McCoy Tyner on Piano, the Amazing Bob Cranshaw on Bass and the Talented Billy Higgins on Drums! - Stunning Personnel for the Orchestra on Two Songs Includes Morgan on Trumpet, Tyner on Piano, Cranshaw on Bass, Tom McIntosh on Trombone, Jim Buffington on French Horn, Phil Woods on Alto Saxophone, Wayne Shorter on Tenor Saxophone & Philly Joe Jones on Drums! - Selections on Side One Are the Lee Morgan Penned Ca-Lee-So, Zambia and the John Lennon/Paul McCartney Standard Yesterday(Orchestra)at 5 Minutes 45 Seconds - Tracks for Side Two Consist of the Jerry Bock Classic Sunrise Sunset(Orchestra)from "Fiddler on the Roof" and Original Lee Morgan Compositions Nite Flite at 7 Minutes 30 Seconds, the Delightful Deggie - Used Copy, Cover Is Slightly Faded with a very Light Surface Ring, Record Has a Few Light Scuffs - Stereo Recording, Product Code BST 84243 - California Residents Add 9.75% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -