Dick Morgan Trio - Settlin' in (1961) Vinyl LP • Work Song, Jazz

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Matte, textured cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge; heavier wear along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Serenata
2. Bash!
3. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
4. Mr. Wonderful
5. If I Should Lose You
6. Settlin' In
7. Take The "A" Train
8. Work Song
9. I'll Take Romance
10. Just In Time

About The Record:

Settlin' in, by Dick Morgan Trio was released on Riverside Records and recorded in New York City on May 17, 1961. Led by pianist Dick Morgan, with Bill Takas on bass and Connie Kay on drums, the album features a mix of standards like Take the ‘A’ Train and originals such as Bash!. Its straightforward, swinging style showcases Morgan’s crisp phrasing and the trio’s cohesive interplay, rooted in the hard bop tradition. The mono vinyl release has become a collector’s item. Critics praise its unpretentious charm, making it a solid, if underappreciated, entry in Riverside’s catalog.