Lee Morgan’s magnum opus The Sidewinder—recorded in 1963 and release in 1964—was both a comeback and a coronation. The prodigious trumpeter had debuted on Blue Note in 1956 at the age of 18, but personal problems in the early-60s forced him off the scene temporarily. His rebound recording turned out to be The Sidewinder, an assured and energetic set of 5 indelible Morgan originals featuring tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Barry Harris, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins. 

The album became his biggest commercial success fueled by the irrepressible title track, and was a runaway hit that reached No. 25 on the Billboard chart.  This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl.

A1   The Sidewinder

A2   Totem Pole

B1   Gary’s Notebook

B2   Boy, What A Night

B3   Hocus-Pocus

Your album will be securely packed and shipped to you with a tracking number in an additional protective sleeve. Most orders go out within 24 hours of cleared payment, unless it's a Sunday, holdiay, or weather doesn't permit. Then it goes out on the next business day. Please note that images used are stock photos. This album is in new and sealed condition.  Limit one per customer, please.

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