Easy Living (Frank Morgan album)
{{Infobox album
| name = Easy Living
| type = Studio
| artist = Frank Morgan with the Cedar Walton Trio
| cover = Easy Living (Frank Morgan album).jpg
| alt =
| released = 1985
| recorded = June 12 & 13, 1985
| venue =
| studio = Monterey Sound Studio, Glendale, CA
| genre = Jazz
| length = 46:03
| label = Contemporary
C-14013
| producer = Richard Bock
| chronology = Frank Morgan
| prev_title = Frank Morgan
| prev_year = 1955
| next_title = Lament
| next_year = 1986
}}
Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label.[https://www.jazzdisco.org/frank-morgan/catalog/#contemporary-c-14013 Frank Morgan discography] accessed December 18, 2018[https://jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/MorganFrank-ldr.php Frank Morgan Leader Entry] accessed December 18, 2018[https://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-14000-series/#c-14013 Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series] accessed December 18, 2018 It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955.Palmer, R. [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/27/arts/the-pop-life-new-album-new-life-for-frank-morgan-at-53.html The Pop Life; New Album, New Life for Frank Morgan at 53], NY Times, accessed December 18, 2018
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Allmusic
| rev1Score = {{rating|4.5|5}}
|rev2 = The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings
|rev2score = {{Rating|3|4}}{{cite book |last1=Cook |first1=Richard |authorlink1=Richard Cook (journalist) |last2=Morton |first2=Brian |authorlink2=Brian Morton (Scottish writer) |title=The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |year=2008 |edition=9th |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-0-141-03401-0 |page=1037}}
}}
The review by Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "After nearly 30 years off the scene, altoist Frank Morgan made a remarkable comeback. Despite his years in prison and obscurity, he had not lost anything in his playing; in fact, he had grown as an individual. ... Morgan's improbable comeback after such a long period was fortunately permanent. ... and in addition to being a historic date, the music is excellent".{{AllMusic|first=Scott |last=Yanow |class=album |id=mw0000193882 |title=Frank Morgan: Easy Living – Review |accessdate=December 18, 2018}}
Track listing
- "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 6:06
- "Yes and No" (Wayne Shorter) – 6:15
- "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 6:30
- "The Rubber Man" (Cedar Walton) – 4:08
- "Third Street Blues" (Walton) – 5:11
- "Three Flowers" (McCoy Tyner) – 6:20
- "Embraceable You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:15
- "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 5:38
Personnel
=Performance=
- Frank Morgan – alto saxophone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Tony Dumas – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
=Production=
- Richard Bock – producer
- Arne Frager – engineer
References
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Category:Frank Morgan (musician) albums