Born in Philadelphia on July 10, 1938, Lee Morgan’s career lasted from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. Originally interested in the vibraphone, he eventually showed a growing enthusiasm for the trumpet. His primary stylistic influence was Clifford Brown, who gave the teenage Morgan a few lessons before Brown’s untimely death in a car accident.

Morgan began his recording career as a leader in 1956 for the Blue Note label. He would cut a total of 25 albums for the company. The trumpeter joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1958, where he further developed his talents as a soloist and composer. Morgan’s death was tragic. On the evening of February 19, 1972, he was shot by his girlfriend following an argument between sets at Slug’s, a popular New York City jazz club. He was only 33. Presented here is his complete 1960 LP Here’s Lee Morgan, which showcases him in a quintet format accompanied by such stars as Clifford Jordan, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Art Blakey, who was Morgan’s boss at that time.

1. Terrible "T" 5:13
2. Mogie 7:41
3. I'm a Fool To Want You 5:35
4. Since I Fell For You 5:37 (Bonus Track)
5. Running Brook 6:08
6. Off Spring 6:18
7. Bess 6:29
8. Personality 6:16 (Bonus Track)