Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label.[1][2][3] It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955.[4]

Easy Living
Studio album by Frank Morgan with the Cedar Walton Trio
Released	1985
Recorded	June 12 & 13, 1985
Studio	Monterey Sound Studio, Glendale, CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:03
Label	Contemporary C-14013
Producer	Richard Bock
Frank Morgan chronology
Frank Morgan (1955) Easy Living (1985) Lament (1986)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

The review by Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "After nearly 30 years off the scene, altoist Frank Morgan made a remarkable comeback. Despite his years in prison and obscurity, he had not lost anything in his playing; in fact, he had grown as an individual. ... Morgan's improbable comeback after such a long period was fortunately permanent. ... and in addition to being a historic date, the music is excellent".[5]

Track listing

1. "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 6:06
2. "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter) – 6:15
3. "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 6:30
4. "The Rubber Man" (Cedar Walton) – 4:08
5. "Third Street Blues" (Walton) – 5:11
6. "Three Flowers" (McCoy Tyner) – 6:20
7. "Embraceable You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:15
8. "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 5:38

Personnel

Performance

• Frank Morgan – alto saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Tony Dumas – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Production

• Richard Bock – producer
• Arne Frager – engineer

References