¡Caramba! is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label in 1968. It features performances by Morgan, Bennie Maupin, Cedar Walton, Reggie Workman and Billy Higgins with arrangements by Cal Massey.
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| Released | Mid-December 1968[1] | |||
| Recorded | May 3, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:41 (original LP) 44:41 (CD reissue) | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Francis Wolff | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Although not essential, this CD is a welcome reissue."[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Lee Morgan, except as indicated.
- "Caramba" – 12:24
- "Suicide City" – 7:32
- "Cunning Lee" – 6:13
- "Soulita" – 6:03
- "Helen's Ritual" – 6:29
- "A Baby's Smile" (Massey) – 6:00 Bonus track on CD
Personnel
edit- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Bennie Maupin – tenor saxophone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Reggie Workman – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
- Cal Massey – arranger
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[4] | 197 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 89 |
References
edit- ^ "4 Star", Billboard, December 21, 1968.
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 3, 2011.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1040. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Lee Morgan – ¡Caramba!" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 26, 2022.