Lee Morgan - Candy

A sweet slice of hard bop heaven, Candy captures Lee Morgan at just 19–20 years old, dazzling in a lean quartet setting—his only quartet album ever. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s legendary Hackensack studio in late ’57 and early ’58, it’s piping with youthful fire and emotional depth.

Side A opens with the bouncy title track “Candy,” followed by the heartfelt ballad “Since I Fell for You” and the jazz staple “C.T.A.” Flip it over to find Morgan’s velvet-toned take on “All the Way,” the Irving Berlin sweetie “Who Do You Love, I Hope,” and the flirty “Personality.”

This audiophile gem is pressed on 180 g virgin vinyl in a deluxe gatefold, showcasing iconic Jean-Pierre Leloir photography. Lee’s trumpet glows atop Sonny Clark’s piano, Doug Watkins’ bass, and Art Taylor’s crisp drums—pure groove with elegance.

Whether you’re sipping coffee at dawn or winding down at sunset, Candy is a timeless jazz essential. Sophisticated, soulful, and swinging—this is Lee Morgan’s youthful brilliance, beautifully captured.