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Morgan's collaborations with fellow musicians showcased his versatility and creativity on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by artists like *Freddie Hubbard* and *Clifford Brown*, Lee Morgan contributed significantly to the development of hard bop during the mid-20th century. 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Even Morgan himself cooked up funky follow-ups using \u003ci\u003eThe Sidewinder\u003c\/i\u003e recipe including\u003ci\u003e The Rumproller\u003c\/i\u003e, which was recorded the next year. Beyond the groovy title tune (which was written by Andrew Hill) the quintet featuring Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Ronnie Mathews on piano, Victor Sproles on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums traverses diverse territory from the post-bop of \u003ci\u003eDesert Moonlight \u003c\/i\u003eto the calypso of\u003ci\u003e Eclipso \u003c\/i\u003eto the mournful closing ballad \u003ci\u003eThe Lady \u003c\/i\u003ededicated to Billie Holiday. 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Highlights of this swaggering set of hard bop includes the groovy opener ‘Yes I Can, No You Can’t’ and up-tempo swinger ‘Speedball’. 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