The undisputed Prince of Blue Note. Lee was a dynamic trumpet player. His artistic meanderings through arpeggiated statements took the cuffs off, and allowed for some unforgettable musical solos. Rest in peace Brother Morgan. Gone way too soon, but forever the quintessential genius.✝️
Great show. Lee was my favorite trumpeter. Got to see him in Washington DC, playing at a concert along with the Sun Ra Orchestra, way back in time. A brilliant, dynamic prodigy who is getting the credit he deserves now. Rating in most surveys as among the top 5 jazz trumpeters of all time. That solo in Moanin BTW is thought by some to be one of the all-time greatest trumpet solos.
@@phillyjazzhistory Absolutely! Do you have an email address? If you have a Facebook account I can share the post I made last week that includes several photos.
So glad I discovered your channel..I've been hearing about all the great jazz that was being played in Philly in the clubs.. bars..and juke joints since the big bands swinging in the post war days..keep your posts coming!!!
I saw/ heard, Lee Morgan, play with The Art Blakey Jazz Messengers, at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, UK, in 1961. Bobby Timmons, also in the Messengers. Thelonious Monk, was on the other half of this Concert. Sorry for being boringly nostalgic. Peace to all.
Now, remember this about Lee. Unfortunately, like many jazz guys, he got hooked on drugs and was out for some years. Before that, there’s no doubt IMO Lee was headed for the greatest player ever. When Lee came back, he used to say, In the Sidewinder/ Search for the new Land era, he wanted to play more space and lyrical notes, fewer flurries, somewhat like Miles. He actually played faster with more zest before his drug misfortune. I believe before his terrible untimely death at 33, his sound was even getting better and better and was headed for greatness even beyond what he had achieved!
@@wel722 Great post. I'm from the same urban world Lee grew up in just a different name. I was at the same places with " medication" and I didn't know him but his music talked to me told me how great he was!
WHAT HASN'T BEEN MENTIONED, IS THE FACT THAT LEE MORGAN PLAYED WITH ART BLAKEY AT 16. DURING THAT SUMMER BREAK. HE WENT BACK TO SCHOOL AT MASTBAUM TO FINISH SCHOOL. HE COULD EASILY SIGHT READ. HE CERTAINLY WAS MUSICALLY GIFTED. HE AND CURTIS FULLER BOTH, PLAYED WITH JOHN COLTRANE'S BLUE TRANE ALBUM. HE WAS 17 OR 18 ON THAT DATE!
For me, Lee Morgan is a Gunslinger. Miles is a Sorcerer. Both are great Trumpet players. Lee is more Firery. Miles cooler in style. My short greatest Lee Morgan songs. Since I fell for you/The Sidewinder/Totem Pole 1. Gary's Notebook. Midtown Blues/Lion and the Wolf/ Fathead/Durem/Eclipso/Rio/Rakin and Scrapin.
You need to listen to "Yama." The tune snatches your mind into a dark alley, only to acknowledge the power of the shadows.It epitomizes Lee's muscular tone and innate blues expression. It's swagger dipped in grace.
Would you take Lee over Clifford or Fats? How can you allow thoughts like that to even enter your spirit with a musical appreciation history as vast as yours?
@eximusic ...Where do you think Lee got that fire from? Clifford Benjamin Brown, Sr., Theodore Navarro, Jr. and John Birks Gillespie, who was the very first modern jazz trumpeter.
They came to My GrandMother's House ... McCoy Tyner's Mother-in-Love & Law ... in North Philly. McCoy was from West Philly ...54th & Cedar. My Aunt Justine Keeys, "Miss Justine", is still living & can correct what You've said.
The undisputed Prince of Blue Note. Lee was a dynamic trumpet player. His artistic meanderings through arpeggiated statements took the cuffs off, and allowed for some unforgettable musical solos. Rest in peace Brother Morgan. Gone way too soon, but forever the quintessential genius.✝️
I love Lee Morgan’s music ❤
Great show. Lee was my favorite trumpeter. Got to see him in Washington DC, playing at a concert along with the Sun Ra Orchestra, way back in time. A brilliant, dynamic prodigy who is getting the credit he deserves now. Rating in most surveys as among the top 5 jazz trumpeters of all time. That solo in Moanin BTW is thought by some to be one of the all-time greatest trumpet solos.
This was great. I helped unearth Lee's grave marker at White Chapel last Monday. Tom, I'll definitely pick up your book mate. Cheers.
Hi Tommy, can you send us a photo of the grave marker? Thanks for watching!
@@phillyjazzhistory Absolutely! Do you have an email address?
If you have a Facebook account I can share the post I made last week that includes several photos.
@@tommymaguire2839 Email is info@suzanne.cloud facebook.com/PhillyJazzHistory
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So glad I discovered your channel..I've been hearing about all the great jazz that was being played in Philly in the clubs.. bars..and juke joints since the big bands swinging in the post war days..keep your posts coming!!!
We will, Gary! Thanks for the kind words.
I saw/ heard, Lee Morgan, play with The Art Blakey Jazz Messengers, at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, UK, in 1961. Bobby Timmons, also in the Messengers.
Thelonious Monk, was on the other half of this Concert.
Sorry for being boringly nostalgic.
Peace to all.
Every bit of new information is a plus for this site! Boringly nostalgic? Hardly. Thanks!
Thanks. This is wonderful. Just wish it was twice as long.
Now, remember this about Lee. Unfortunately, like many jazz guys, he got hooked on drugs and was out for some years. Before that, there’s no doubt IMO Lee was headed for the greatest player ever. When Lee came back, he used to say, In the Sidewinder/ Search for the new Land era, he wanted to play more space and lyrical notes, fewer flurries, somewhat like Miles. He actually played faster with more zest before his drug misfortune. I believe before his terrible untimely death at 33, his sound was even getting better and better and was headed for greatness even beyond what he had achieved!
@@wel722 Great post. I'm from the same urban world Lee grew up in just a different name. I was at the same places with " medication" and I didn't know him but his music talked to me told me how great he was!
Thanks so much for your comments, Zak! Morgan is a great Philly treasure. Glad you liked the program.
Thanks for the great show!
WHAT HASN'T BEEN MENTIONED, IS THE FACT THAT LEE MORGAN PLAYED WITH ART BLAKEY AT 16. DURING THAT SUMMER BREAK. HE WENT BACK TO SCHOOL AT MASTBAUM TO FINISH SCHOOL. HE COULD EASILY SIGHT READ. HE CERTAINLY WAS MUSICALLY GIFTED. HE AND CURTIS FULLER BOTH, PLAYED WITH JOHN COLTRANE'S BLUE TRANE ALBUM. HE WAS 17 OR 18 ON THAT DATE!
@@michaelgreen2631 Thanks so much, Michael, for adding to the discussion!
For me, Lee Morgan is a Gunslinger. Miles is a Sorcerer. Both are great Trumpet players. Lee is more Firery. Miles cooler in style. My short greatest Lee Morgan songs. Since I fell for you/The Sidewinder/Totem Pole 1. Gary's Notebook. Midtown Blues/Lion and the Wolf/ Fathead/Durem/Eclipso/Rio/Rakin and Scrapin.
You need to listen to "Yama." The tune snatches your mind into a dark alley, only to acknowledge the power of the shadows.It epitomizes Lee's muscular tone and innate blues expression. It's swagger dipped in grace.
@@olusegunakintunde6297 Great song added to my list of slow-burn Lee Morgan Ballads.
@@olusegunakintunde6297 Such a beautifully written recommendation. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings to you and all.
The Murphy Man!
I'll take Lee over Miles any day. But thankfully I don't have to choose.
Would you take Lee over Clifford or Fats? How can you allow thoughts like that to even enter your spirit with a musical appreciation history as vast as yours?
@@ulyssesgrantgarnerjr6395 Love them all. We all have our favorites. Lee had fire. Clifford Brown might be second for me on that instrument.
@eximusic ...Where do you think Lee got that fire from? Clifford Benjamin Brown, Sr., Theodore Navarro, Jr. and John Birks Gillespie, who was the very first modern jazz trumpeter.
@@brucescott4261 I love Clifford Brown, but if that's the evolution is landed perfectly on Lee Morgan.
They came to My GrandMother's House ... McCoy Tyner's Mother-in-Love & Law ... in North Philly. McCoy was from West Philly ...54th & Cedar. My Aunt Justine Keeys, "Miss Justine", is still living & can correct what You've said.
This is Suzanne Cloud. Justine is a good friend of mine. What is incorrect and who said it? Who are you?