| Leeway | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | Third week of May 1961[1] | |||
| Recorded | April 28, 1960 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:23 | |||
| Label | Blue Note BLP 4034 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Leeway is an album by Americanjazz trumpeterLee Morgan recorded on April 28, 1960 and released onBlue Note the following year. Morgan's quintet features saxophonistJackie McLean and rhythm sectionBobby Timmons,Paul Chambers andArt Blakey.
"The Lion and the Wolff" is dedicated to producersAlfred Lion andFrancis Wolff.
TheAllMusic review byScott Yanow states, "The music is essentially hard bop with a strong dose of soul; the very distinctive styles of the principals are the main reasons to acquire this enjoyable music."[2]
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| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |