Freddie was wary of locking horns,no pun intended, with Lee. Lee could work a crowd. Freddie loved Lee, so did I.
Wilmer
Did the 1963 sessions from "The Theme From The Golden Boy" caused Freddie to grow wary of Lee ?
Lee departed Jazz Mecca in 1961 and upon his return in 1963,specifically, Dec 21,1963 it was Mayhem in Manhatten.
Many are called,few are choosen !
Long live bebop.