An all-too-familiar story of a charismatic yet self-destructive artist is presented with sympathetic tact — and, better still, a relatively happy ending — in “Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan ...

Frank Morgan was a legendary jazz saxophonist, recording 20 albums and crafting a unique sound that attracted the likes of Charlie Parker and Duke Ellington. But perhaps what’s most remarkable is that ...

Alto saxophonists Frank Morgan and the late Art Pepper have much in common outside their chosen instrument. Both were active on the West Coast during the rage of Charlie Parker and bebop. Both ...

Jazz alto saxophonist Frank Morgan, often referred to as Charlie Parker’s protege, had a rap sheet that would give supposed outlaw Johnny Cash a run for his money. A heroin addict, Morgan spent most ...

Follow the yellow brick road through a piece of cinematic history. Mgm/Kobal/Shutterstock; Mary Evans/AF Archive/Courtesy Everett (2); Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty From top left to ...

N.C. Heikin’s documentary chronicles the rise and fall and rise of jazz saxophonist Frank Morgan, onetime heir apparent to Charlie Parker. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic Playing ...

Alto saxophonist Frank Morgan remains one of the coolest bebop players and an inspiration to all. The legend of his losing three decades of his musical career to drug abuse and incarceration, followed ...