Introducing Lee Morgan - Lee Morgan With Hank Mobley's Quintet* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Lee Morgan’s first statement as a leader, 'Introducing Lee Morgan,' is a vital snapshot of jazz in motion. Recorded in 1956, this album captures a prodigious 18-year-old Morgan, already brimming with confidence and invention, backed by the seasoned Hank Mobley Quintet. Every track pulses with the excitement of discovery, from Morgan's fiery trumpet leads to Mobley’s nuanced tenor saxophone lines. The rhythm section—graced by Horace Silver on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Charlie Persip on drums—adds a sense of propulsion and sophistication that elevates the session beyond a mere introduction. What sets this album apart is the palpable energy and interplay among musicians whose careers would help define hard bop. Morgan’s tone is bold yet lyrical, foreshadowing the brilliance he would bring to the Blue Note catalog in the years to come. This record isn’t just a debut—it’s a document of youthful audacity meeting masterful support, making it a must-have for collectors who appreciate jazz’s unfolding story. 'Introducing Lee Morgan' stands as a testament to the era’s creative fervor and the promise of an artist about to take flight. Track List: A1 - Hank's Shout - 6:59 A2 - Nostalgia - 8:47 B1 - Bet - 7:49 B2 - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise - 2:29 B3 - P.S. I Love You - 4:22 B4 - Easy Living - 2:29 B5 - That's All - 2:59