Easy Living (Frank Morgan album)

Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label.[1][2][3] It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955.[4]

Easy Living
Studio album by
Released1985
RecordedJune 12 & 13, 1985
StudioMonterey Sound Studio, Glendale, CA
GenreJazz
Length46:03
LabelContemporary
C-14013
ProducerRichard Bock
Frank Morgan chronology
Frank Morgan
(1955)
Easy Living
(1985)
Lament
(1986)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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SourceRating
Allmusic     [5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [6]

The review by Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "After nearly 30 years off the scene, altoist Frank Morgan made a remarkable comeback. Despite his years in prison and obscurity, he had not lost anything in his playing; in fact, he had grown as an individual. ... Morgan's improbable comeback after such a long period was fortunately permanent. ... and in addition to being a historic date, the music is excellent".[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 6:06
  2. "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter) – 6:15
  3. "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 6:30
  4. "The Rubber Man" (Cedar Walton) – 4:08
  5. "Third Street Blues" (Walton) – 5:11
  6. "Three Flowers" (McCoy Tyner) – 6:20
  7. "Embraceable You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:15
  8. "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 5:38

Personnel

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Performance

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Production

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References

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  1. ^ Frank Morgan discography accessed December 18, 2018
  2. ^ Frank Morgan Leader Entry accessed December 18, 2018
  3. ^ Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series accessed December 18, 2018
  4. ^ Palmer, R. The Pop Life; New Album, New Life for Frank Morgan at 53, NY Times, accessed December 18, 2018
  5. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Frank Morgan: Easy Living – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1037. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.