The Sixth Sense

by Lee Morgan

The Sixth Sense cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1970
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:30
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded shortly after a personal and professional resurgence, the legendary trumpeter assembled an elite quintet featuring Jackie McLean and Frank Mitchell for this sophisticated hard bop session. The sophisticated, multi-layered compositions navigate complex modal structures while retaining deep blues and soul inflections. It stands as a brilliant, highly energized snapshot of Blue Note's acoustic jazz output as the label navigated the fusion era.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. The Sixth Sense (6:45)
  2. Short Count (6:02)
  3. Psychedelic (6:32)
  4. Afreaka (8:03)
  5. Anti Climax (6:19)
  6. The Cry Of My People (5:23)
  7. Extemporaneous (5:08)
  8. Mickey's Tune (6:35)
  9. Leebop (5:38)

Credits

  • Lee Morgan - primary artist, trumpet, written-by
  • Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
  • Victor Sproles - bass
  • Billy Higgins - drums
  • Cedar Walton - piano, written-by
  • Frank Mitchell - tenor saxophone
  • Cal Massey - written-by

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