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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 37 - Lee Morgan
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Content provided by Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, John Coltrane, David Sanborn, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams, Pat Methany, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, John Coltrane, David Sanborn, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams, Pat Methany, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, John Coltrane, David Sanborn, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams, Pat Methany, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, John Coltrane, David Sanborn, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams, Pat Methany, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Lee Morgan, a formidable talent in the world of jazz, is best remembered for his groundbreaking work as a trumpet player on the Blue Note label. Born in Philadelphia in 1938, Morgan emerged as a prodigy in the jazz scene, joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers at a young age. His distinctive, fiery tone and sophisticated improvisational style quickly set him apart from his peers. Morgan's 1963 album, "The Sidewinder," became a landmark in jazz, featuring the hit title track that has since become a jazz standard. His contributions to the hard bop genre were profound, blending complex rhythms with a robust, engaging sound. Despite his promising career, Morgan's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in 1972 at the age of 33. Throughout his career, he recorded numerous influential albums and played with jazz legends such as John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter. His work remains a critical part of the jazz canon, celebrated for its creativity and technical brilliance. Morgan’s legacy endures through his recordings and the impact he had on his contemporaries. His innovative spirit continues to inspire trumpet players and jazz enthusiasts around the world.
Songs include:
- A Night In Tunisia
- The Sidewinder
- Cornbread
- The Gigolo
- You Go To My Head
- The Bee Hive
- Speedball
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