Frank Morgan (musician)

Frank Morgan
Morgan in Half Moon Bay, California, 1986
Morgan in Half Moon Bay, California, 1986
Background information
Born(1933-12-23)December 23, 1933
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2007(2007-12-14) (aged 73)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresBebop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentAlto saxophone
Years active1949–2007
LabelsContemporary, Telarc, Antilles, HighNote

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.[2]

  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Frank Morgan Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  2. ^ Voce, Steve (15 December 2007). "Frank Morgan: Alto Saxophonist Protg of Charlie Parker Who Spent 30 Years behind Bars in San Quentin". The Independent.