Lee Morgan

Blue Train (1958)

Jan 23, 2026

An old classic from a young John Coltrane hits differently now that I’m old.

Moanin’ (1958)

Dec 7, 2025

My second constellation album: Cannonball Adderley’s 1958 stunner, with help from Miles Davis.

The Sidewinder (1964) Redux

Dec 2, 2025

Lee Morgan’s 1964 hit album revisited.

Hard Bop Constellations

Dec 1, 2025

A playlist of hard bop classics are on the queue for December. Some I’m revisiting, but others will be new to me.

The Sidewinder (1964)

Jul 23, 2025

Listening notes on Lee Morgan’s 1964 hit album—man, what a record.

Mid-March Playlist

Mar 14, 2025

My listening notes for Friday, March 14, 2025.