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Frank Morgan (December 23, 1933 – December 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist with a career spanning more than 50 years. He mainly played alto saxophone but also played soprano saxophone . He was known as a Charlie Parker successor who primarily played bebop and ballads.
Running time. 84 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story is a 2014 documentary film directed by N.C. Heikin. [1] The film focuses on Frank Morgan, a jazz saxophonist and the protégé of Charlie Parker. Funding for the film was partially raised through a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Reggie Marshall. Frank Morgan chronology. Bop! (1996) City Nights: Live at the Jazz Standard. (2004) Raising the Standard. (2005) City Nights: Live at the Jazz Standard is the first of three live albums by saxophonist Frank Morgan that were recorded at the Jazz Standard in 2003 and released on the HighNote label.
Reggie Marshall. Frank Morgan chronology. City Nights: Live at the Jazz Standard. (2004) Raising the Standard. (2005) Reflections. (2006) Raising the Standard (subtitled Live at the Jazz Standard Vol. 2) is a live album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded at the Jazz Standard in 2003 and released on the HighNote label in 2005.
Reggie Marshall, Randall Funke. Frank Morgan chronology. Reflections. (2006) A Night in the Life. (2007) Twogether. (2010) A Night in the Life (subtitled Live at the Jazz Standard Vol. 3) is a live album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded at the Jazz Standard in 2003 and released on the HighNote label in 2007.
The four duet tracks were recorded at The Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, in November 2005. Release. Twogether was released by HighNote Records. Both musicians died shortly after the recordings: Hicks in May 2006 and Morgan in December 2007. Reception
Frank Morgan. (1955) Easy Living. (1985) Lament. (1986) Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2] [3] It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955. [4]
The Chicago Tribune noted "Trumpeter Art Farmer`s mellow lyrical style fits easily with alto saxophonist Frank Morgan`s plaintive phrasing. The result is charming and satisfying, like an evening with people you like to be with". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars saying it had "A few fine moments amid a generally routine record".