1. SNEAKY PEE 2. THE MERCENARY 3. SONIC BOOM 4. FATHEAD 5. I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME 6. MUMBO JUMBO
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Japan Import
Description:
Sonic Boom is an album by Lee Morgan, released in 2017. Sonic Boom includes a.o. the following tracks: ??Sneaky Pee?, ??The Mercenary?, ??Sonic Boom?, ??Fathead? and more. The album is a Shm-Cd jazz CD. - JAPAN IMPORT
"Sonic Boom" is a remarkable jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Lee Morgan, released in CD format by Universal. Recorded during the late 1960s but not issued until years later, this album captures Morgan at his creative peak, blending hard bop with soulful melodies and intricate improvisations. The tracks showcase his virtuosic trumpet playing alongside an all-star ensemble of jazz musicians, delivering both energetic uptempo numbers and expressive ballads. Universal, as one of the world's leading music companies, is renowned for its commitment to preserving and promoting classic recordings across genres. Lee Morgan was a pivotal figure in modern jazz; best known for hits like "The Sidewinder," he contributed significantly to the Blue Note label's golden era before his untimely passing. His influence continues to inspire generations of musicians.
This album by the trumpeter (recorded in 1967) was not released on the blue note label until 1979. "sonic boom" is a rather obscure session, but it's vintage Morgan and therefore worth discovering.
Swing
12.256
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.799- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
