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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.
Learn about Frank Morgan, a strikingly innovative jazz saxophonist with a sharp, accented style reminiscent of Art Pepper. Explore his discography, reviews, and articles on AllMusic.
Dec 19, 2007 · Frank Morgan, a jazz saxophonist whose promising career was derailed by drug problems in the 1950s but whose triumphant comeback 30 years later led to an unexpected taste of midlife stardom,...
Jan 29, 2019 · Frank Morgan was a jazz musician who made a remarkable comeback after a long hiatus due to drug addiction. He recorded several albums for HighNote Records and received critical acclaim for his alto saxophone playing and storytelling.
Dec 18, 2007 · Frank Morgan, a bebop-jazz sax player who modeled his playing style after Charlie Parker's, died Dec. 14 at age 73. After some early successes, Morgan succumbed to heroin addiction, which...
May 30, 2008 · Alto saxophonist Frank Morgan brings his sweet and soulful tone to a quartet setting with host Marian McPartland, bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Glenn Davis on this episode of Piano...
