The Gigolo (album)


The Gigolo is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan released on the Blue Note label in 1968. 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."

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Morgan except where noted
  1. "Yes I Can, No You Can't" – 7:26
  2. "Trapped" – 5:59
  3. "Speedball" – 5:32
  4. "The Gigolo" – 11:07
  5. "You Go to My Head" – 7:22
  6. "The Gigolo" – 10:04 Bonus track on CD
Recorded on June 25 and July 1, 1965.

Personnel