Lee Morgan Tom Cat On Limited Edition 2 x 180g 45RPM Vinyl LP Set

The Definitive 45RPM Blue Note Reissue Series!

The most common reaction after hearing Lee Morgan’s Tom Cat is “why on earth didn’t Blue Note release this at the time!” The great trumpeter, only 26 at the time of this recording, and his all-star cast of Jackie McLean, Art Blakey, Curtis Fuller and McCoy Tyner were a who's who of the mid-1960s hard bop scene. Quite simply, this is one of Lee Morgans’ finest sessions and even Blue Note owner Alfred Lion, when asked, was hard pressed to explain why a session of this caliber was held back. However, Morgan was recording so frequently for Blue Note during this era that several of his finest recordings were lost in the shuffle as the label looked for another hit to rival the massive success of Lee’s The Sidewinder. The reasons are somewhat obscure but in any case, this classic outing sat in the vaults as Blue Note slowly declined, became inactive and by 1981 was reduced to being a reissue company focusing on its past glories. With Morgan no longer around (having been shot in 1972 by a jealous lover while performing at Slugs night club in NYC), it’s as if Lee Morgan is speaking from the grave, pointing out future directions for younger musicians. This memorable, innovative and soulful music is for many listeners one of Lee Morgan’s best recordings and it's absolutely stunning here on Limited Edition 180g 45RPM Double Vinyl!

Musicians:
Lee Morgan - trumpet
Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
Art Blakey - drums
Curtis Fuller - trombone
McCoy Tyner - piano

Features:
• Remastered from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes!
• Remastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech
• Cut at 45rpm for Better Sound!
• Pressed on two 180 gram Virgin Vinyl LPs by RTI
• Limited Edition
• Ultra-Durable, Extra Thick Album Jackets
• Gatefold Album with Session Photos in stunning High Resolution

Lee Morgan Tom Cat Track Listing

1. Tom Cat
2. Exotique
3. Twice Around
4. Twilight Mist
5. Riggarmortes