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Released
  
Third week of May 1961

Length
  
39:23

Producer
  
Alfred Lion

Genre
  
Jazz

Label
  
Blue Note BST 84034

Recorded
  
April 28, 1960 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs

Leeway is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded on April 28, 1960 and features performances by Morgan with Jackie McLean, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.

Contents

"The Lion and the Wolff" is dedicated to producers Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The music is essentially hard bop with a strong dose of soul; the very distinctive styles of the principals are the main reasons to acquire this enjoyable music.".

Track listing

  1. "These Are Soulful Days" (Massey) - 9:25
  2. "The Lion and the Wolff" (Morgan) 9:40
  3. "Midtown Blues" (McLean) - 12:09
  4. "Nakatini Suite" (Massey) - 8:09

Personnel

  • Lee Morgan - trumpet
  • Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
  • Bobby Timmons - piano
  • Paul Chambers - bass
  • Art Blakey - drums

    • References

    Lee-Way Wikipedia
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