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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.

Leeway
Studio album by Lee Morgan
Released	Third week of May 1961[1]
Recorded	April 28, 1960 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:23
Label	Blue Note BST 84034
Producer	Alfred Lion
Lee Morgan chronology
Here's Lee Morgan (1960) Leeway (1961) Expoobident (1960)

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

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "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.".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

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

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