Charisma (album)

Charisma is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan featuring performances by Morgan, Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley, Cedar Walton, Paul Chambers and Billy Higgins. Recorded on September 29, 1966, but not released until 1969, on the Blue Note label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating: "The three horns, all of whom sound quite individual, each have their exciting moments, and the results are quintessential mid-'60s hard bop."

Track listing

1. "Hey Chico" - 7:17
2. "Somethin' Cute" - 5:39
3. "Rainy Night" (Walton) - 5:39
4. "Sweet Honey Bee" (Pearson) - 6:54
5. "The Murphy Man" - 7:34
6. "The Double Up" - 6:01

Personnel

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

References