Cornbread
by Lee Morgan
This album has been added to 3 public lists:
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Albums Heard (2026)
21/04/26 (1st Listen)
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1965
Morgan balances groove, swagger, and post-bop sophistication with remarkable confidence. The title track moves with relaxed momentum, while “Ceora” reveals the album’s lyrical and harmonic elegance. Jackie McLean and Hank Mobley provide contrasting saxophone textures that keep the arrangements dynamic throughout. Morgan’s trumpet tone is sharp and conversational rather than overly showy. The album understands how to make jazz feel both intellectually satisfying and physically enjoyable. Its warmth and rhythmic ease are part of what make it endure.
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