Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Lee Morgan
- Series Tone Poet Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2021
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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The Rajah by Lee Morgan.
Recorded on November 29, 1966, "The Rajah" captures Lee Morgan at a fascinating point in his career, a trumpeter who had already made his mark and was pushing his sound into richer, more adventurous territory. This is an album that rewards close listening, full of the warmth, bite, and rhythmic vitality that made Morgan one of the most compelling voices of his generation.
The record opens with "A Pilgrim's Funny Farm," a title that hints at the playful, exploratory spirit running through the session. From there the album moves into its title track, "The Rajah," a piece that carries an air of stately intrigue and gives Morgan ample room to stretch out and shape his phrases with that unmistakable singing tone.
Side B keeps the momentum flowing. "Is That So" and "Davisamba" bring contrasting moods to the table, the latter leaning into a Latin-tinged rhythmic pulse that showcases the ensemble's flexibility and swing. These are the kinds of tracks that reveal new details on each spin, whether it is a subtle turn of phrase or the way the rhythm section locks into a groove.
The program then turns to two beloved standards. "What Now My Love" is given a reading full of feeling, a chance to hear Morgan interpret a familiar melody and make it entirely his own. It closes with "Once In A Lifetime," a fitting finale that leaves the listener with a sense of both intimacy and grandeur.
Taken as a whole, "The Rajah" is a snapshot of Lee Morgan in confident, expressive form, balancing original compositions with thoughtfully chosen material. It is a session that speaks to his gifts as both a soloist and a bandleader, offering the kind of hard bop craftsmanship that has kept his catalog treasured by collectors and new listeners alike.
For anyone building a serious jazz collection, this is a record that deserves a place on the shelf. Drop the needle and let Morgan's horn do the talking; few players have ever said so much with such elegance and fire.
Pressing Details:
Recorded November 29, 1966.
Track Listing:
A1. A Pilgrim's Funny Farm
A2. The Rajah
B1. Is That So
B2. Davisamba
B3. What Now My Love
B4. Once In A Lifetime
Artist: Lee Morgan
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: B0032112-01
Series: Tone Poet Series
Release Year: 2021
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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