The Cooker (album)

The Cooker is an album by the jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label in 1958 as BLP 1578. It was recorded on September 29, 1957, and features Morgan, Pepper Adams, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3.5 stars stating "Morgan plays remarkably well for his age (already ranking just below Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis), making this an essential acquisition.".

Track listing

 * 1) "A Night in Tunisia" (Gillespie, Paparelli) - 9:24
 * 2) "Heavy Dipper" (Morgan) - 7:05
 * 3) "Just One of Those Things" (Porter) - 7:18
 * 4) "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman) - 6:50
 * 5) "New-Ma" (Morgan) - 8:14
 * 6) "Just One of Those Things" [Alternate Take] - 7:50 Bonus track on CD

Personnel

 * Lee Morgan - trumpet
 * Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
 * Bobby Timmons - piano
 * Paul Chambers - bass
 * Philly Joe Jones - drums