A funky, danceable hard-bop hit built on an irresistible title-track groove. Accessible and infectious. A crossover classic. The record that established what Lee Morgan was about.
On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- The Sidewinder on Best Jazz Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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More from Lee Morgan — where to go next
If you have The Sidewinder, these are the Lee Morgan records worth reaching for next.
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The Sidewinder1964 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Search for the New Land1966 · JazzClassic
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Cornbread1967 · JazzClassic
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