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Remembering Jazz Sax Master Frank Morgan (27:14 / 7:20)

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Length 29:00
Licensor Paul Ingles
Producer(s) Paul Ingles
Formats Documentary, Interview
Topics African American, Entertainment, Music
Produced 2006
Added to PRX December 27, 2007
 

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Summary:

The late jazz sax master Frank Morgan tells his remarkable story in material recorded in 2006.

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Website:

http://www.newmexicojazz.org

Additional Credits and Funding:

Photo: Genevieve Russell

Tones:

Engaging, Intimate, Thoughtful

Description:

Frank Morgan died December 14th at the age of 73.

In these pieces, produced in 2006, Morgan recalls his days as a young phenom on the Los Angeles jazz scene in the 1950's, his 30 years in prison on drug charges, and his 1980's comeback and rejuvenation.

Paul Ingles narrates. Roy Durfee interviewed Morgan.

Two Versions: 27:14 and 7:20.

Produced as part of the Jazz of Enchantment Radio Series.

Full length interview with Morgan is at http://www.newmexicojazz.org.

New York Times Obituary:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/19/arts/19morgan.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/J/Jazz

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REVIEWS of this piece (1)

  • 12/07, Stephen L. Gilbreath

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