After honing his skills alongside Un Gillespie at the top, Lee Morgan quickly established his virtuosic trumpet on the ever-evolving Jazz scene. Released in 1958 and recorded at the end of 1957, The Cooker will be one of the cornerstones of a career rich in classics. Alongside geniuses such as Paul Chambers (Double Bass), Bobby Timmons (Piano), Pepper Adams (Baritone Sax), or the metronome Philly Joe Jones (Drums), this album fully enters the world of Hard Bop. This reissue has benefited from particular attention, with the mastering techniques from Blue Note's 'Tone Poets' collection. Rediscover this intense and refined album.