Lee Morgan's masterpiece, The Sidewinder (1964), marks both a return and a triumph. Discovered at just 18 by Blue Note, the trumpeter had temporarily stepped away from the scene in the early 1960s. His comeback is realized with this confident and energetic album, bringing together five standout compositions by Morgan, alongside Joe Henderson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. Driven by the irresistible title track, The Sidewinder becomes his greatest commercial success.