Take Twelve

Take Twelve is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan originally released on the Jazzland label. It was recorded on January 24, 1962, and features performances by Morgan with Clifford Jordan, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw and Louis Hayes.

Take Twelve
Studio album by Lee Morgan
Released	1962
Recorded	January 24, 1962
Studio	Plaza Sound Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	47:25
Label	Jazzland
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Lee Morgan chronology
Expoobident (1960) Take Twelve (1962) The Sidewinder (1964)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The superior material uplifts the set from being a mere 'blowing' date but it generally has the spontaneity of a jam session. It's one of Lee Morgan's lesser-known dates.".^[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Down Beat (Original LP release)	[2]
Allmusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

Track listing

1. "Raggedy Ann" - 6:46
2. "A Waltz for Fran" - 4:55
3. "Lee-Sure Time" - 8:27
4. "Little Spain" (Jordan) - 7:45
5. "Take Twelve" (Elmo Hope) - 4:55
6. "Second's Best" - 7:08
7. "Second's Best" [alternate take] - 7:29 Bonus track on CD reissue

• All compositions by Lee Morgan except as indicated

Personnel

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Clifford Jordan - tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Bob Cranshaw - bass
• Louis Hayes - drums