Taru [Blue Note Tone Poet Series]

by Lee Morgan

Overview

Trumpeter Lee Morgan performs two funky boogaloos, a ballad, and three complex group originals on this album whose music was first released in 1980. This is a transitional date with the hard bop stylist leaning in the direction of modal music and even anticipating aspects of fusion. His sextet (which includes Bennie Maupin on tenor, guitarist George Benson, pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Billy Higgins) is quite advanced for the period and inspires Morgan to some fiery and explorative playing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/02/2024
Label:	Blue Note Records
UPC:	0602448644282
Rank:	46037

Tracks

1. Avotcja One
2. Haeschen
3. Dee Lawd
4. Get Yourself Together (Get Yo'self Togetha)
5. Taru What's Wrong With You
6. Durem

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lee Morgan   Primary Artist,Trumpet
John Hicks   Guest Artist,Piano
Reggie Workman   Guest Artist,Bass
George Benson   Guest Artist,Guitar
Billy Higgins   Guest Artist,Drums (Snare),Drums
Bennie Maupin   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Calvin Massey   Composer
Steve Smith   Photography
Cal Massey   Composer
Frank Wolf   Producer
Bill Burks   Art Direction,Design
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Lee Morgan   Composer
Michael Rozek   Liner Notes
Duke Pearson   Producer
John Hicks   Composer