The Gigolo

The Gigolo is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded on June 25 & July 1, 1965 and features performances by Morgan with a quintet featuring Wayne Shorter, Harold Mabern, Bob Cranshaw and Billy Higgins.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "There are no weak selections on this set and the playing by the leader, Wayne Shorter on tenor, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins is beyond any serious criticism. ".^[1]

Track listing

1. "Yes I Can, No You Can't" - 7:23
2. "Trapped" - 5:57
3. "Speedball" - 5:29
4. "The Gigolo" - 11:00
5. "The Gigolo" [alternate take] - 10:01 Bonus track on CD
6. "You Go to My Head" (Coots, Gillespie) - 7:18

All compositions by Lee Morgan except as indicated

• Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25 & July 1, 1965

Personnel

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Wayne Shorter - tenor saxophone
• Harold Mabern - piano
• Bob Cranshaw - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

References