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Frank Morgan (also referred to as Gene Norman Presents Frank Morgan) is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan with trumpeter Conte Candoli and Machito’s Rhythm Section which was recorded in 1955 and released on the Gene Norman Presents label. The album would be Morgan’s only release for 30 years until his comeback in 1985.

Track listing:
All compositions by Frank Morgan except where noted

“Bernie’s Tune” (Bernie Miller, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) – 5:30
“My Old Flame” (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) – 4:40
“I’ll Remember April” (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 4:20
“Neil’s Blues” – 5:00
“The Champ” (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:48
“Chooch” – 3:30
“The Nearness of You” (Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington) – 5:10
“Whippet” – 4:25
“Milt’s Tune” (Milt Jackson) – 4:32
“Get Happy” (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 3:57

Personnel:
Frank Morgan – alto saxophone
Conte Candoli – trumpet
Wardell Gray – tenor saxophone
Wild Bill Davis – organ
Carl Perkins – piano
Howard Roberts – guitar
Leroy Vinnegar (tracks 2,4,5,7,9 & 10), Robert Rodriguez (tracks 1,3,6,8) – bass
Lawrence Marable – drums, percussion
Rafael Miranda – congas
Jose Mangual – bongos
Ubaldo Nieto – timbales

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Released: 1955
Recorded: January 29 and March 31, 1955
Studio: Capitol Melrose Ave (Hollywood)
Label: Gene Norman Presents
GNP Vol. No. 12
Producer: Gene Norman