Take Twelve

 ( Hard Bop Albums ) 

Take Twelve is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan originally released on the Jazzland label. It was recorded on January 24, 1962, and features performances by Morgan with Clifford Jordan, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw and Louis Hayes.

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Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The superior material uplifts the set from being a mere 'blowing' date but it generally has the spontaneity of a jam session. It's one of Lee Morgan's lesser-known dates.".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 16, 2011

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Track listing

1. "Raggedy Ann" - 6:46
2. "A Waltz for Fran" - 4:55
3. "Lee-Sure Time" - 8:27
4. "Little Spain" (Jordan) - 7:45
5. "Take Twelve" (Elmo Hope) - 4:55
6. "Second's Best" - 7:08
7. "Second's Best" alternate - 7:29 Bonus track on CD reissue
8. All compositions by Lee Morgan except as indicated

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Personnel

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Clifford Jordan - tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Bob Cranshaw - double bass
• Louis Hayes - drum kit

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Notes

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