Lee Morgan
USA
Born: 10 July 1938
Died: 19 February 1972
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz/Groove, Bop, Modal Music, Mainstream Jazz, New Orleans/Classic Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Big Band/Swing
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A cornerstone of the Blue Note label roster prior to his tragic demise, Lee Morgan was one of hard bop's greatest trumpeters, and indeed one of the finest of the '60s. An all-around master of his instrument modeled after Clifford Brown, Morgan boasted an effortless, virtuosic technique and a full, supple, muscular tone that was just as powerful in the high register. His playing was always emotionally charged, regardless of the specific mood: cocky and exuberant on up-tempo groovers, blistering on bop-oriented technical showcases, sweet and sens...
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