Name: Milestones Of A Legend
Brand: Lee Morgan

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2017-08-11

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Lee Morgan

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Jazz

Lee Morgan (born July 10, 1938, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - died February 19, 1972, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his work in the hard bop genre. He collaborated with notable artists such as *John Coltrane*, *Dizzy Gillespie*, and *Wayne Shorter*. His influential album "The Sidewinder" released in 1963 remains a classic in the jazz world. Unfortunately, his promising career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1972.

With a distinctive trumpet sound and exceptional improvisational skills, Lee Morgan's music captivated audiences around the world. He drew inspiration from various musical styles including bebop and blues. Morgan's collaborations with fellow musicians showcased his versatility and creativity on stage.

Influenced by artists like *Freddie Hubbard* and *Clifford Brown*, Lee Morgan contributed significantly to the development of hard bop during the mid-20th century. His compositions combined catchy melodies with complex harmonies that pushed boundaries within the genre.

German label imprint belonging to the Membran Entertainment Group of companies. The label code for this imprint is LC 12281.

The *Membran Entertainment Group* is a well-established company in the music industry, known for its diverse range of music labels and imprints. One of these imprints is this German label, which has gained recognition for its high-quality releases and commitment to promoting talented artists.

With a strong focus on providing a platform for both established and emerging musicians, *this label* has become synonymous with musical excellence. Its extensive catalog includes genres such as jazz, classical, pop, rock, and more. By nurturing talent and supporting creativity, *the label* continues to make significant contributions to the music scene.

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Amazing value 10CD box set. The trumpeter Lee Morgan (1938-1972) will always be associated with his surprise pop hit “The Sidewinder”. As a boy-wonder he had already made a splash in the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band at the age of 18. And Blue Note label im- mediately signed him.Unfortunately, Morgan’s life and career were dogged by drug problems, which of- ten forced him to leave the stage and recuperate for longer mes. In 1972, his wife shot Morgan during a performance break at the New York Jazzclub Slug’s Saloon on. He bled to death because the ambulance did not make it in me due to severe weather – now the subject of the documentary “I Called Him Morgan” (2017). In this set there are albums originally on Blue Note, VeeJay and Riverside. They feature him as leader, as part of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messangers and gues ng on other people’s albums such as John Coltrane’s “Blue Train”. Apart from ‘Trane, they feature Johnny Gri n, Jimmy Smith, Bobby Timmons, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Wayne Shorter and Cli ord Jordan.

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