Todays featured artists are Kenny Dorham and Lee Morgan - two bop trumpeters who played and recorded prolifically. Kenny Dorham is considered one of bop's underrated masters, who influenced many other musicians. Lee Morgan's life/career ended prematurely due to domestic violence. Both passed away in 1972.
Afrodisia Kenny Dorham - Afro Cuban - Blue Note (1955) |
Lotus Flower Kenny Dorham - Afro Cuban - Blue Note (1955) |
Venita's Dance Kenny Dorham - Afro Cuban - Blue Note (1955) |
Lotus Blossom Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny - Blue Note (1959) |
Blue Friday Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny - Blue Note (1959) |
Blue Spring Shuffle Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny - Blue Note (1959) |
Recorda Me Joe Henderson / Kenny Dorham - Page One - Blue Note (1963) |
Blue Bossa Joe Henderson / Kenny Dorham - Page One - Blue Note (1963) |
Night in Tunisia Art Blakey Jazz Messengers - A Night in Tunisia - Blue Note (1961) |
These Are Soulful Days Lee Morgan - Leeway - Blue Note (1960) |
Nakatini Serenade Lee Morgan - Leeway - Blue Note (1960) |
The Gigolo Lee Morgan - The Gigolo - Blue Note (1965) |
You Go To My Head Lee Morgan - The Gigolo - Blue Note (1965) |
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can you Be?) Lee Morgan - Music For Lovers - Blue Note (1964) |
The Procrastinator Lee Morgan - The Procrastinator - Blue Note (1967) |