Why It Belongs in Your Collection
The Sidewinder is one of the Blue Note records that really crossed over. It has all the ingredients you want from a classic hard bop album: a memorable title track, a brilliant front line, and that unmistakable Rudy Van Gelder sound.
This is a strong pick for anyone building a Blue Note shelf, but it is also an easy record to recommend to someone newer to jazz. It has groove, character and plenty of bite without ever feeling difficult.
The Sound and the Story
Recorded in December 1963 and released in 1964, The Sidewinder became one of Lee Morgan’s defining albums. The title track has a swaggering, bluesy feel that immediately pulls you in, while the rest of the album keeps the energy moving with sharp playing and confident writing.
Joe Henderson’s tenor saxophone is a perfect match for Morgan’s trumpet, and the rhythm section gives the whole record a loose but driving feel. It is stylish, punchy and very listenable — a record that still sounds fresh rather than simply historic.
Pressing, Condition and Care
New / sealed Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series pressing.
This edition is part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series and is presented on 180g vinyl. The series is known for all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes, with pressings manufactured at Optimal in Germany.
Your record will be carefully packed for dispatch using proper vinyl mailers.
About This Release
The Sidewinder was recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on 21 December 1963, and originally released by Blue Note in 1964. The album features five Lee Morgan compositions, including the famous title track, which became one of his best-known pieces.
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
The Sidewinder is one of the Blue Note records that really crossed over. It has all the ingredients you want from a classic hard bop album: a memorable title track, a brilliant front line, and that unmistakable Rudy Van Gelder sound.
This is a strong pick for anyone building a Blue Note shelf, but it is also an easy record to recommend to someone newer to jazz. It has groove, character and plenty of bite without ever feeling difficult.
The Sound and the Story
Recorded in December 1963 and released in 1964, The Sidewinder became one of Lee Morgan’s defining albums. The title track has a swaggering, bluesy feel that immediately pulls you in, while the rest of the album keeps the energy moving with sharp playing and confident writing.
Joe Henderson’s tenor saxophone is a perfect match for Morgan’s trumpet, and the rhythm section gives the whole record a loose but driving feel. It is stylish, punchy and very listenable — a record that still sounds fresh rather than simply historic.
Pressing, Condition and Care
New / sealed Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series pressing.
This edition is part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series and is presented on 180g vinyl. The series is known for all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes, with pressings manufactured at Optimal in Germany.
Your record will be carefully packed for dispatch using proper vinyl mailers.
About This Release
The Sidewinder was recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on 21 December 1963, and originally released by Blue Note in 1964. The album features five Lee Morgan compositions, including the famous title track, which became one of his best-known pieces.
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