Lee Morgan (10 July 1938 - 19 February 1972) was an American hard-bop jazz … Read Full Bio ↴Lee Morgan (10 July 1938 - 19 February 1972) was an American hard-bop jazz trumpeter.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Morgan was a jazz prodigy, joining the Dizzy Gillespie big band at 18, remaining a member for two years. In 1956 he began recording as a leader, mainly for the Blue Note label; eventually he recorded twenty-five albums for the company. Morgan's principal influence as a player was Clifford Brown, having had direct contact with him before Brown's premature death.
He was also a featured sideman on several early Hank Mobley records, and John Coltrane's Blue Train. Joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1958 further developed his talent as a soloist and writer. He toured with Blakey for a few years, and was featured on Moanin, which is probably Blakey's best known recording. When Benny Golson left the Jazz Messengers, Morgan persuaded Blakey to hire Wayne Shorter, a young tenor saxophonist, to fill the chair. This classic version of the Jazz Messengers, including Bobby Timmons and Jymie Merritt would record the classic The Freedom Rider album.
Morgan tried to move in to the more advanced areas of the music in the early 1960s. He left the Jazz Messengers in 1961, struggling with heroin addiction, managing to kick his habit in his hometown. He returned to the music scene after a two-year absence, playing on Grachan Moncur III's essentially avant-garde Evolution album (his favourite work), and experimenting on some of his own recordings such as the title track of Search for the New Land (1964), but the popularity of his famous album, The Sidewinder, featuring Joe Henderson precluded his career developing in this way.
The title track of that record cracked the pop charts in 1964 and served as the background theme for Chrysler commercials during the World Series. The Sidewinder's crossover success in a rapidly changing pop music market caused Blue Note to rush the track's "Boogaloo" sound to market. This is evidenced in the mid-60s output of many Blue Note stars, including Morgan, and some of the lesser artists in the stable, releasing albums with modified and rythmically punchy blues tracks, such as "Yes I Can, No You Can't" on Morgan's own The Gigolo. In 1964 Morgan rejoined the Jazz Messengers, after his successor Freddie Hubbard departed, which had now become a sextet with the addition of Curtis Fuller to the group.
Alongside this commercial success, Morgan continued to record prolifically, producing such works as Search For the New Land which reached the top 20 of the R&B charts. His work became increasingly more modal and free towards the end of the sixties. He had begun to lead his own group, featuring Bernie Maupin as a multi-reedist.
Lee Morgan was murdered by his common-law wife, Helen More, with whom he was breaking up, following an argument between sets at Slug's, a popular New York City jazz club.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Morgan was a jazz prodigy, joining the Dizzy Gillespie big band at 18, remaining a member for two years. In 1956 he began recording as a leader, mainly for the Blue Note label; eventually he recorded twenty-five albums for the company. Morgan's principal influence as a player was Clifford Brown, having had direct contact with him before Brown's premature death.
He was also a featured sideman on several early Hank Mobley records, and John Coltrane's Blue Train. Joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1958 further developed his talent as a soloist and writer. He toured with Blakey for a few years, and was featured on Moanin, which is probably Blakey's best known recording. When Benny Golson left the Jazz Messengers, Morgan persuaded Blakey to hire Wayne Shorter, a young tenor saxophonist, to fill the chair. This classic version of the Jazz Messengers, including Bobby Timmons and Jymie Merritt would record the classic The Freedom Rider album.
Morgan tried to move in to the more advanced areas of the music in the early 1960s. He left the Jazz Messengers in 1961, struggling with heroin addiction, managing to kick his habit in his hometown. He returned to the music scene after a two-year absence, playing on Grachan Moncur III's essentially avant-garde Evolution album (his favourite work), and experimenting on some of his own recordings such as the title track of Search for the New Land (1964), but the popularity of his famous album, The Sidewinder, featuring Joe Henderson precluded his career developing in this way.
The title track of that record cracked the pop charts in 1964 and served as the background theme for Chrysler commercials during the World Series. The Sidewinder's crossover success in a rapidly changing pop music market caused Blue Note to rush the track's "Boogaloo" sound to market. This is evidenced in the mid-60s output of many Blue Note stars, including Morgan, and some of the lesser artists in the stable, releasing albums with modified and rythmically punchy blues tracks, such as "Yes I Can, No You Can't" on Morgan's own The Gigolo. In 1964 Morgan rejoined the Jazz Messengers, after his successor Freddie Hubbard departed, which had now become a sextet with the addition of Curtis Fuller to the group.
Alongside this commercial success, Morgan continued to record prolifically, producing such works as Search For the New Land which reached the top 20 of the R&B charts. His work became increasingly more modal and free towards the end of the sixties. He had begun to lead his own group, featuring Bernie Maupin as a multi-reedist.
Lee Morgan was murdered by his common-law wife, Helen More, with whom he was breaking up, following an argument between sets at Slug's, a popular New York City jazz club.
I Remember Clifford
Lee Morgan Lyrics
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Art Blakey I know he′ll never be forgotten Long as there's still sound …
Art Farmer & Benny Golson This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Art Farmer And Benny Golson Jazztet This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Art Farmer/Benny Golson This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Bud Powell This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Bud Powell Trio This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Byas Don This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Carmen Mc Rae I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
Carter Ron This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
David Garfield and Friends I Remember I Remember You I Remember I Remember You…
Dinah Washington I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
Dinah Washington [feat. Eddie Chamblee & His Orchestra] The night was filled with sweet surrender I had a million…
Don Byas This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
George Shearing/Nancy Wilson I remember sky It was blue as ink Or at least I…
Gianni Basso Renato Sellani This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Gus Arnheim & His Orchestra The night was filled with sweet surrender I had a million…
Helen Merrill I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
Hicks John This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
J. R. Monterose 海风很咸 轻拍你的眉间 散场的啤酒摇滚乐 被遗忘在夏天 未来好远 谁都不怕告别 爱我的和我爱过的 都是轻狂岁月 我还记得…
Jackson Milt This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Jamey Aebersold This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Keith Jarrett Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Keith Jarrett Trio I know he′ll never be forgotten Long as there's still sound …
Kenny Dorham I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
LEEWAY & FRIENDS I Remember I Remember You I Remember I Remember You…
Manhattan Transfer Clif---------------------------------------ford I know he'l…
Masahiko Togashi & J.J.Spirits [Coolio] When I was a kid I rode crates on a…
Milt Jackson This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Oscar Petitford and His Orchestra The night was filled with sweet surrender I had a million…
Ray Charles I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
Shank Bud This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Shearing-George This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Solveig Slettahjell I know he'll never be forgotten He was a king uncrowned I…
The Art Farmer This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Various Artists I remember there was mist ... swirling mist upon a vast,…
Woody Herman The night was filled with sweet surrender I had a million…
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Candy Some say that love is sweet as a rose, Some say…
Lady Lady Hear me tonight Cause my feeling Is just so right A…
Latin Hangover I got a hangover, whoa! I′ve been drinking too much for…
Little T Why do you hate us? I don't hate you You gettin' up…
P.S. I Love You As I write this letter, send my love to you Remember…
Rio Vai coração doente Veja que tem na frente Olhos que querem…
The Lady Lady Hear me tonight Cause my feeling Is just so right A…
You Go To My Head You go to my head And you linger like a haunting…
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