These Are Soulful Days is an instrumental jazz tune written by trumpet player Cal Massey. It was first recorded and released in 1961 by Lee Morgan, with Massey credited as the composer. The piece has sometimes been misattributed to Lee Morgan or Pat Martino, but Massey is the true writer; Massey later pursued avant-garde work with Archie Shepp. The tune has appeared on Massey’s releases as well, including a 1987 recording on the album Blues to Coltrane.
Key facts
- Original artist: Lee Morgan
- Composer: Cal Massey
- First recording: January 13, 1961
- First release: March 1961
- Genre: Jazz, instrumental
- Notable album: Blues to Coltrane (Cal Massey, 1987)
- Attribution history: often confused with Morgan or Pat Martino, clarified as Massey’s composition
