The Rajah (album) explained

The Rajah
Type:	studio
Artist:	Lee Morgan
Cover:	The Rajah (album).jpg
Released:	1985
Recorded:	November 29, 1966
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	46:00
Label:	Blue Note BST 84426
Producer:	Alfred Lion
Prev Title:	Charisma
Prev Year:	1966
Next Title:	Standards
Next Year:	1967

The Rajah is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded on November 29, 1966 but not released until 1985, and features performances by Morgan, Hank Mobley, Cedar Walton, Paul Chambers and Billy Higgins. The recording was found in the Blue Note vaults by Michael Cuscuna in 1984.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Despite its neglect, this is a fine session that Lee Morgan and hard bop fans will want."^[2]

Track listing

1. "A Pilgrim's Funny Farm" (Massey) – 13:34
2. "The Rajah" (Morgan) – 9:10
3. "Is That So?" (Pearson) – 5:18
4. "Davisamba" (Davis) – 6:46
5. "What Now, My Love?" (Bécaud) – 5:22
6. "Once in a Lifetime" (Bricusse, Newley) – 5:50

Personnel

• Lee Morgan – trumpet
• Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Notes and References

1. Book: All Music Guide to Jazz: The Definitive Guide to Jazz Music. 2002. Backbeat Books. 978-0879307172. 912.
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed November 15, 2011