Tom Cat
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Lee Morgan (trumpet), with Jackie McLean (alto sax), Curtis Fuller (trombone), McCoy Tyler (piano), Bob Cranshaw (bass) Art Blakey (drums)
Tom Cat
[ Blue Note / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 16 August 1990
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"It seems strange that the music on this CD was not released initially until 1980. Trumpeter Lee Morgan had had an unexpected hit with "The Sidewinder," so his more challenging recordings were temporarily put aside. As it turns out, this was one of Morgan's better sets from the 1960s and he had gathered together quite an all-star cast: altoist Jackie McLean, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Art Blakey. They perform "Rigormortis," McCoy Tyner's "Twilight Mist," and three of the trumpeter's originals, including the title cut. The advanced hard bop music still sounds fresh decades later despite its initial neglect." AllMusic.com
"If it comes down to a showdown between a Tom Cat and a Sidewinder, don't be too quick to write off the former; in fact, it may be the most satisfying, best all-around Morgan-led recording session between Candy (1957) and Cornbread (1965)" AllAboutJazz
Tracks:
1 Tom Cat 9:48
2 Exotique 9:30
3 Twice Around 7:33
4 Twilight Mist
Composed By - McCoy Tyner
6:54
5 Riggarmortes 7:27
