{"product_id":"lee-morgan-the-sidewinder-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder [Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series]","description":"\u003cp\u003eLee Morgan’s \u003cem\u003eThe Sidewinder\u003c\/em\u003e arrived in 1964 on Blue Note Records, marking a pivotal moment in the label’s catalog with its shift toward groove-driven jazz. Trumpeter Lee Morgan, already a prominent voice in hard bop, led a quintet that blended traditional jazz phrasing with a more accessible rhythmic approach. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series edition presents the album on 180g vinyl, cut from the original master tapes and pressed with attention to the label’s original analog presentation. The session’s concise structure and memorable themes helped define a new direction for Blue Note releases during the mid-1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a relaxed but insistent rhythmic pulse, the album centers on compositions that emphasize repetition and melodic hooks without losing the improvisational core of hard bop. The title track, \"The Sidewinder,\" opens with a bass-driven groove that anchors Morgan’s trumpet lines and Joe Henderson’s tenor saxophone responses. \"Totem Pole\" follows with a more urgent tempo, driven by Billy Higgins’ steady ride cymbal and syncopated accents. \"Gary’s Notebook\" shifts into a more contemplative space, with measured phrasing and a focus on tonal clarity, while \"Boy, What a Night\" introduces a lighter swing feel that contrasts with the album’s more grounded moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on 180g vinyl as part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series, this edition reflects the label’s commitment to high-quality reissues using original analog sources. The record is cut by Kevin Gray and manufactured to preserve the original session’s tonal balance and sequencing. Packaging includes a standard single-pocket jacket with original artwork faithfully reproduced, maintaining the clean design associated with Blue Note’s mid-1960s releases. The heavier vinyl provides a solid, stable pressing that aligns with the series’ focus on durability and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Black Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandout tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Sidewinder,\" \"Totem Pole,\" \"Gary’s Notebook\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series, all-analog mastering from original tapes, standard jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\/style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Jazz, Modal Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602507438869\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sidewinder\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a defining Blue Note release, balancing groove-oriented composition with strong ensemble playing in a format that remains true to its original presentation. All-analog mastering by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/3Pt4kW5r50UJw7NFYyrlNI?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSide A:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sidewinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotem Pole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSide B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary’s Notebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoy, What A Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHocus-Pocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lee Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51529559343425,"sku":"0602507438869","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/7662\/4961\/files\/lee-morgan-the-sidewinder-blue-note-classic-vinyl-album-cover-8869.jpg?v=1774377289","url":"https:\/\/www.toucanrecords.com\/products\/lee-morgan-the-sidewinder-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","provider":"Toucan Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}