About
Lee Morgan's trumpet solo opens the improvised portion of this recording, followed by Joe Henderson on tenor sax. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at a moderate 140 BPM with a latin feel in E♭, the solo runs approximately 1:52. Morgan's ability to compose memorable tunes in a variety of rhythmic settings demonstrates his range as a writer, moving beyond the blues and swing foundations of hard bop to incorporate Latin American influences. "Totem Pole" is a Latin-flavored original by Lee Morgan from his landmark 1963 Blue Note album The Sidewinder. Lee Morgan was 24 to 25 years old at the time of this 1963 recording.
Lee Morgan was 24 to 25 years old at the time.
Comments
What do you think of this solo?