Lee Morgan "Melancholee"

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From Lee Morgan's 1964 album Search For The New Land

Lee Morgan, trumpet
Wayne Shorter, tenor sax
Grant Greene, guitar
Herbie Hancock, piano
Reginald Workman, bass
Billy Higgins, drums

This is a seminally important album from trumpeter Lee Morgan. Morgan wrote all of the tunes around the time of the 1963 March on Washington. The title tune, Search For the New Land was likely written right after the march. This is a protest album in sheep's clothing, but it is also filled with extraordinary resonate melodic and harmonic sensitivity. The theme of album title is ever relevant to the betterment of humanity. Note that Herbie Hancock, designated in 2011 as the UNESCO Ambassador of Peace is featured on piano. If you are not familiar with this album I suggest giving yourself repeated opportunities to listen and take in its sound. You won't be disappointed to find something new and meaningful each time.