"Lee Morgan’s magnum opus The Sidewinder - recorded in 1963 and released in 1964 - was both a comeback and a coronation. The prodigious trumpeter had debuted on Blue Note in 1956 at the age of 18, but personal problems in the early-60s forced him off the scene temporarily. His rebound recording turned out to be The Sidewinder, an assured and energetic set of 5 indelible Morgan originals featuring tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Barry Harris, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins. The album became his biggest commercial success fueled by the irrepressible title track. This Blue Note 85 Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal." - Blue Note Records

• 180g blue colored vinyl
  
• indie exclusive
• all-analog remaster cut from the original tapes
  
• limited edition of 3000
• featuring Lee Morgan (t), Joe Henderson (t. sax), Barry Harris (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Billy Higgins (d)
• original release year: 1964
• music label: Blue Note Records 2024