Lee Morgan: The Rajah LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) ETJS-7 It all leads to the

It all leads to the extraordinary finale of “Sinnerman

and Joe Chambers on drums

7 Search for Peace - From McCoy Tyner: The Real McCoy (1967) - Ishmael Ensemble Side C

which featured his memorable tune “Mystic Brew” that would later reach the ears of hip-hop fans around the world when A Tribe Called Quest sampled the track as the foundation of “Electric Relaxation” on their 1994 album Midnight Marauders

” Jones would go on to record two more leader dates for Pacific Jazz and later joined the Horace Silver Quintet appearing on the pianist’s timeless classic Song For My Father before abruptly moving to Germany in 1965 where he would stay for the next 15 years

Lee Morgan: The Rajah LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) ETJS-7 It all leads to theBlue Note, 1984 This sleek and beautifully paced Lee Morgan album was recorded in 1966 but shelved until 1984 for unknown reasons. In addition to the trumpeter, the quintet here features a superb line up with Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums, all playing at the top of their game. Highlights include the Duke Pearson gem Is That So and the enticing title track penned by Morgan.