Early in the Morning is an album by American jazz vocalist Lorez Alexandria featuring performances recorded in 1960 and released on the Argo label.Jazzlists: Argo/Cadet discography (LP 601 to LP 699) discography accessed June 25, 2019Both Sides Now: Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed June 25, 2019
Critical reception
AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek stated "Ultimately, Early in the Morning is the most sophisticated kind of blues recording. The musical arrangements are both groove-laden and wonderfully impressionistic, allowing Alexandria's unusual delivery line plenty of space to play".
Track listing "Early in the Morning" (Louis Jordan, Dallas Bartley, Leo Hickman) – 2:58 "Don't Explain" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog Jr.) – 3:13 "So Long" (Remus Harris, Russ Morgan, Irving Melsher) – 3:28 "Good Morning Heartache" (Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake, Dan Fisher) – 3:19 "Trouble Is a Man" (Alec Wilder) – 2:44 "I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues (Duke Ellington, Don George) – 2:22 "Baby Don't You Cry" (Buddy Johnson) – 2:15 "Rocks in My Bed" (Ellington) – 2:42 "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" (Ellington, Mack David) – 3:02 "I Almost Lost My Mind" (Ivory Joe Hunter) – 3:03
Personnel Lorez Alexandria – vocals Tracks 1–10: Ramsey Lewis – piano Eldee Young – bass Red Holt – drums Johnny Gray – guitar Tracks 6–10: Frank Foster – tenor saxophone, arranger Joe Newman – trumpet Al Grey – trombone Frank Wess – flute, tenor saxophone Freddie Green – rhythm guitar Kirk Stuart – arranger (tracks 1–5)
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