Lee Morgan The Rumproller 180g LP

Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series! In honor of Blue Note Records’ 80th Anniversary, the legendary Jazz label is launching the Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series. Distinct from the Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series, this 2nd series curated by Don Was and Cem Kurosman features mid-priced 180g vinyl releases in standard packaging with albums spanning the many eras of the label’s history presented by themes: Blue Note Debuts, Blue Grooves, Great Reid Miles Covers, Blue Note Live, and Blue Note Drummer Leaders.

After trumpeter Lee Morgan set the music world on fire with the runaway success of his hit soul-jazz single «The Sidewinder», many artists tried to duplicate his triumphant feat. Morgan himself cooked up funky follow-up «The Rumproller,» which was recorded the next year. The quintet featured Joe Henderson, Ronnie Mathews, Victor Sproles & Billy Higgins. The album covers diverse territory from the post-bop of «Desert Moonlight» to mournful closing ballad «The Lady» dedicated to Billie Holiday. The ingenious album cover design by Reid Miles is a memorable example of the brilliant typography that made his style so influential.