Lee Morgan, Vol. 3

Lee Morgan, Vol. 3 is the third album by American jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, recorded on March 24, 1957 and released on Blue Note later that year. The sextet features saxophonists Gigi Gryce and Benny Golson and rhythm section Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Charlie Persip.

Lee Morgan, Vol. 3
Studio album by Lee Morgan
Released	1957
Recorded	March 24, 1957
Studio	Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:01 (LP)
Label	Blue Note BLP 1557
Producer	Alfred Lion
Lee Morgan chronology
Dizzy Atmosphere (1957) Lee Morgan, Vol. 3 (1957) City Lights (1957)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos called the album "one of the best recordings in Lee Morgan's early career and well worth a hearty recommendation to all."^[1]

Track listing

All tracks composed and arranged by Benny Golson.

Side 1

1. "Hasaan's Dream" – 8:44
2. "Domingo" – 9:22

Side 2

1. "I Remember Clifford" – 7:07
2. "Mesabi Chant" – 6:09
3. "Tip-Toeing" – 6:39

CD reissue bonus track

6. "Tip-Toeing" (alternate take) – 6:40

Personnel

Musicians

• Lee Morgan – trumpet
• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone, flute
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
• Wynton Kelly – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Harold Feinstein – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Ira Gitler – liner notes