Taru is an album recorded by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, recorded in 1968, but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980. The album features performances by Morgan, Bennie Maupin, John Hicks, George Benson, Reggie Workman and Billy Higgins.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "His sextet (which includes Bennie Maupin on tenor, guitarist George Benson, pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Billy Higgins) is quite advanced for the period and inspires Morgan to some fiery and explorative playing."[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Morgan, except as indicated.

  1. "Avotcja One" (Hicks) – 6:45
  2. "Haeschen" – 6:13
  3. "Dee Lawd" – 5:52
  4. "Get Yourself Together (Get Yo'self Togetha)" – 6:27
  5. "Taru, What's Wrong with You" (Cal Massey) – 5:20
  6. "Durem" – 7:28

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed October 3, 2011
  2. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1040. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  3. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 147. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taru_(album)
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