{"product_id":"morgan-lee-taru-vinyl2","title":"Morgan, Lee - Taru","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Vinyl Record - Morgan, Lee - Taru (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Note – 602448644282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLee Morgan’s 1968 album \u003cem\u003eTaru\u003c\/em\u003e—which wouldn’t be first released until 1980 as part of the LT Series—found the trumpeter at a crossroads exploring a variety of styles. The band on this outstanding date is notable for several reasons including the elevating presence of guitarist George Benson who delivers inspired solos throughout. The session also marked Morgan’s first recorded collaboration with tenor saxophonist Bennie Maupin who would play an integral role on future Morgan albums including \u003cem\u003eCaramba!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLive at the Lighthouse\u003c\/em\u003e. Rounding out the sextet were pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman, and the ever-inspiriting drummer Billy Higgins. The six-song set covered a range of stylistic ground including modal jazz (“Avotcja One”), hard-charging post-bop (“Get Yourself Together”), beautiful balladry (“Haeschen” and “Taru, What’s Wrong With You?”), gospel-tinged numbers (“Dee Lawd”), and funky boogaloos (“Durem”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1: Avotcja One\u003cbr\u003eA2: Haeschen\u003cbr\u003eA3: Dee Lawd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1: Get Yourself Together\u003cbr\u003eB2: Taru, What's Wrong With You?\u003cbr\u003eB3: Durem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"UMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41523265339458,"sku":"061850","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/2664\/4290\/files\/LeeMorganTaruLP.png?v=1720985959","url":"https:\/\/www.joesalbums.com\/products\/morgan-lee-taru-vinyl2","provider":"Joe's Albums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}