Standards (Lee Morgan album)

Standards is an album by the jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded on January 13, 1967, but not released until 1998; it contains performances by Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins, James Spaulding, Pepper Adams and Mickey Roker, with arrangements by Duke Pearson.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Most of the selections, although allegedly 'standards,' were of more recent vintage (like 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' and 'If I Were a Carpenter'), and even if Morgan and the other musicians play well, nothing too exciting occurs. Although not a dud, it was not a major loss that this recording stayed in the vaults."^[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

Track listing

1. "This Is the Life" (Adams, Strouse) - 5:02
2. "God Bless the Child" (Herzog, Holiday) - 7:18
3. "Blue Gardenia" (Lester Lee, Russell) - 5:51
4. "Lot of Livin' to Do" (Adams, Strouse) - 6:02
5. "Somewhere" (Bernstein, Sondheim) - 5:50
6. "If I Were a Carpenter" (Hardin) - 6:08
7. "Blue Gardenia" [Alternate Take] - 5:54

Personnel

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Wayne Shorter - tenor saxophone
• James Spaulding - alto saxophone, flute
• Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
• Herbie Hancock - piano
• Ron Carter - bass
• Mickey Roker - drums
• Duke Pearson - arranger

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