In September 1957, trumpeter Lee Morgan recorded his album The Cooker with baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, pianist Bobby Timmons, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Heavy Dipper, a track from the Blue Note release, is a Morgan original. It's a light, high-stepping tune that alternates between minor and major keys and has plenty of sn…
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