Taru
Lee Morgan · 1980
38 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of hard bop and avant-garde, marked by bold improvisation and rich melodic interplay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Avotcja One Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate rhythms and dynamic trumpet lines, showcasing Morgan's signature style and technical prowess.
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Get Yourself Together — Featuring a catchy hook and lively tempo, this track exemplifies Morgan's ability to merge accessibility with artistic depth, inviting listeners into his world.
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Taru, What's Wrong With You? — This title track delves into deeper emotional territory, with shifting melodies and complex arrangements that highlight Morgan's compositional skills.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic exploration
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- vibrant sound for social gatherings
- engaging flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued evolution and artistic merit in Morgan's later career.
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Taru' came during Lee Morgan's later career, following a resurgence after his return to music in the late 1970s. This album showcases his continued evolution as a trumpeter and composer, reflecting both his mastery of jazz idioms and an embrace of experimental forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Donald Byrd· Freddie Hubbard· Art Farmer
Tracklist
- 1 Avotcja One Start here 6:45
- 2 Haeschen 6:13
- 3 Dee Lawd 5:52
- 4 Get Yourself Together 6:27
- 5 Taru, What's Wrong With You? 5:20
- 6 Durem 7:28
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