The Sidewinder

This album has been added to 2 private lists and 6 public lists:

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  Albums Heard (2026)

  sam

  19/04/26 (1st Listen)

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  1963

  James

  The title track’s massive crossover success sometimes overshadows how strong the rest of the album is. Morgan locks into a deep, bluesy groove that helped push Blue Note toward more rhythmically accessible territory, but the improvisation remains sophisticated throughout. Joe Henderson’s tenor playing adds restless energy and harmonic bite to the sessions. Tracks like “Totem Pole” reveal the band stretching far beyond straightforward soul-jazz formulas. Morgan’s trumpet playing balances swagger and melodic precision beautifully. The album works because the groove never feels like a gimmick — it’s fully integrated into the musicianship.

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  My Current Rotation - May 2023

  Mauro

  Perennial classic. Irresistible bops.

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  Favorite Jazz

  Skyler
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  sam
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  Laze's 100 Favorites

  Ryan