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.
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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 | |||
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"The Lion and the Wolff" is dedicated to producers Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff.
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]
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Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release, except for the compilation section. | |
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