Lee Morgan's The Sidewinder
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Lee Morgan’s The Sidewinder is a 1964 hard‑bop album by trumpeter Lee Morgan, recorded on 21 December 1963 and released by Blue Note. The title track became a hit, reaching #81 on the Hot 100 and earning a place on the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. The album is celebrated for its bluesy, soulful groove and its influence on later jazz musicians.
Reviews & press
- All About Jazz ↗ — “This track goes down as a perfect jazz statement: simple, catchy, technical, perfect.”
- RateYourMusic ↗ — “Lee Morgan's 'The Sidewinder' is a thesis statement for the jazz canon. Morgan's five‑piece veteran squadron breaches and clears an LP of constant punching beat ...”
- Everything Jazz ↗ — “Lee Morgan’s The Sidewinder assembled a phenomenal band and some classic compositions to produce one of Blue Note’s biggest hits.”