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Frank Morgan (December 23, 1933 – December 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist with a career spanning more than 50 years. [1] He mainly played alto saxophone but also played soprano saxophone . He was known as a Charlie Parker successor who primarily played bebop and ballads.
Frank Morgan (also referred to as Gene Norman Presents Frank Morgan) is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan with trumpeter Conte Candoli and Machito's Rhythm Section which was recorded in 1955 and released on the Gene Norman Presents label. [1] [2] [3] The album would be Morgan's only release for 30 years until his comeback in 1985. [4]
Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2] [3] It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955. [4]
All About Jazz reviewer Michael P. Gladstone observed "The rhythm section employed by Morgan on Reflections is perfectly sympatico with the altoist". [5] In JazzTimes, Terry Perkins noted "With the release of Reflections, it appears that Morgan has once again decided to focus on recording. And this strong studio session-recorded in the ...
Mood Indigo is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1989 and released on the Antilles label. [1] [2] ... Frank Morgan – alto saxophone, voice ...
The review by AllMusic's Al Campbell said: "saxophonist Frank Morgan continues to illuminate the Charlie Parker style of bebop he's been playing since the mid-'50s ... Morgan is featured on alto saxophone throughout, accompanied by an excellent trio of jazz stalwarts who have frequently collaborated over the years ...
In JazzTimes, Owen Cordle noted "If you think you’ve heard these half-dozen bebop standards too many times before, reconnect via Frank Morgan’s jubilant alto saxophone expression, nimble lines and personal approach to the changes. There are lessons to be learned throughout this 2003 set at the Jazz Standard".
The review by AllMusic's Alex Henderson said: "Listen to the Dawn is a rare example of Frank Morgan recording an entire album without a pianist. The veteran alto saxophonist, who was only two weeks away from his 60th birthday when this post-bop/be bop CD was recorded, evidently wanted to try something a bit different – and it was a move that paid off creatively. ...