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Tom Cat is an album by Lee Morgan recorded in 1964, though only issued in 1980.

It seems strange that the music on this CD was not released initially until 1980. Trumpeter Lee Morgan had had an unexpected hit with “The Sidewinder,” so his more challenging recordings were temporarily put aside. As it turns out, this was one of Morgan’s better sets from the 1960s and he had gathered together quite an all-star cast: altoist Jackie McLean, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Art Blakey. They perform “Rigormortis,” McCoy Tyner’s “Twilight Mist,” and three of the trumpeter’s originals, including the title cut. The advanced hard bop music still sounds fresh decades later despite its initial neglect (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:
All compositions by Lee Morgan except where noted

“Tom Cat” – 9:50
“Exotique” – 9:34
“Twice Around” – 7:36
“Twilight Mist” (McCoy Tyner) – 6:57
“Rigormortis” – 7:27

Personnel:
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
McCoy Tyner – piano
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Art Blakey – drums

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Released: 1980
Recorded: August 11, 1964
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 41:24
Label: Blue Note
LT 1058
Producer: Alfred Lion