Lee Morgans prodigious creative output in the years following the smash success of his comeback albumThe Sidewinderwas staggering by any measure, whether quality or quantity. In fact, the trumpeter recorded 15 Blue Note sessions between 1964-68, many of which would sit on the shelf unreleased until producer Michael Cuscuna did his invaluable work of exploring and unearthing hidden gems in the Blue Note tape archive a decade later. Once such session, recorded in 1967 but not first released until 1978, wasThe Procrastinator, which in hindsight stands as one of Morgans monumental achievements of the late-60s. Featuring a phenomenal sextet withWayne Shorteron tenor saxophone,Bobby Hutchersonon vibraphone,Herbie Hancockon piano,Ron Carteron bass, andBilly Higginson drums, the date produced sublime performances of four compositions by Morgan including the captivating title track and the kinetic Stop Start, as well as two by Shorter: the mesmerizing ballad Dear Sir and seductive Rio.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:
A1 The Procrastinator
A2 Party Time
A3 Dear Sir
B1 Stopstart
B2 Rio
B3 Soft Touch

Release Date: 8/15/2025
Label: Blue Note

Recorded in 1967 but not released until 1978, Lee Morgan’s The Procrastinator stands in hindsight as one of the monumental achievements of the trumpeter’s prolific late-60s output. Featuring a phenomenal sextet with Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Billy Higgins, the date produced sublime performances of six pieces by Morgan and Shorter. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist

1. The Procrastinator
2. Party Time
3. Dear Sir
4. Stopstart
5. Rio
6. Soft Touch