''Sonic Boom'' is an album by

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trumpeter

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, recorded on April 14 and 28, 1967 but not released on the

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label until 1979. The 2003 CD reissue added seven tracks recorded on September 12 & October 10, 1969 which were first released on the original double LP edition of ''

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''. Therefore, the CD edition includes performances by Morgan with two line-ups: the first one with tenor saxophonist

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, pianist

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, and drummer

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, whilst the second features trombonist

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, tenor saxophonist

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, pianist

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, bassist

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, and drummer

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. The Sonic Boom session is notable for the rare contribution of

, who made only two Blue Note appearances during his career, the other being with Lonnie Smith.

Reception

The

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review by awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Despite the great differences in approach, these two sessions complement each other well; Morgan fans would be well advised to snag this one before Blue Note yanks it from the catalog once more.".Jurek, T
Allmusic Review
accessed November 14, 2011

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Morgan except where noted # "Sneaky Pete" - 5:45 # "The Mercenary" - 7:10 # "Sonic Boom" - 6:18 # "Fathead" - 5:27 # "

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) - 7:16 # "Mumbo Jumbo" - 5:29 2003 bonus tracks on CD reissue, originally part of ''

'': #

"Free Flow" (Coleman) - 4:50 # "Stormy Weather" (

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) - 5:44 # "Mr. Johnson" (Mabern) - 6:11 # "The Stroker" (Priester) - 5:47 # "Uncle Rough" (Mabern) - 5:35 # "Claw-Til-Da" (Roker) - 3:07 # "Untitled Boogaloo" - 5:40 ''Recorded on April 14, 1967 (#3) and April 28, 1967 (#1-2, 4-6); September 12, 1969 (#8-9, 13) and October 10, 1969 (#7, 10-12).''

Personnel

Tracks 1-6 *

- trumpet *

- tenor sax *

- piano *

- bass *

- drums Tracks 7-13 * Lee Morgan - trumpet *

- trombone *

- tenor sax *

- piano *

- bass *

- drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sonic Boom (Lee Morgan Album) Hard bop albums Lee Morgan albums 1979 albums Blue Note Records albums Albums produced by Alfred Lion Albums produced by Francis Wolff Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio