Lee Morgan – Candy (Album)

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Candy is a studio album by American jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, recorded on November 18, 1957, and February 2, 1958, and released by Blue Note Records in late 1958. The album features Morgan in a quartet setting with pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Art Taylor.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Stacia Proefrock awarded the album 4 stars stating:” Not merely a technical marvel, his tone on this album was sweet and his playing fluid, infused with joy and crisply articulated emotion.

Track listing:
Side 1
1. “Candy”
Mack DavidAlex KramerJoan Whitney Kramer
February 2, 1958 7:06
2. “Since I Fell for You” Buddy Johnson November 18, 1957 5:39
3. “C.T.A.” Jimmy Heath February 2, 1958 5:06
Side 2
1. “All the Way”
Sammy CahnJimmy Van Heusen
February 2, 1958 7:27
2. “Who Do You Love, I Hope” Irving Berlin February 2, 1958 5:01
3. “Personality”
Johnny BurkeVan Heusen
November 18, 1957 6:16
CD reissue bonus track
7. “All at Once You Love Her” Hammerstein, Rodgers November 18, 1957 5:26

Personnel:
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Sonny Clark – piano
Doug Watkins – bass
Art Taylor – drums

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Released: Late November 1958[
Recorded:
November 18, 1957, February 2, 1958
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Hackensack, New Jersey
Length: 36:35 (LP)
42:01 (CD)
Label: Blue Note
BLP 1590
Producer: Alfred Lion