Edward Lee Morgan

Death by Force

Edward Lee Morgan, a renowned jazz trumpeter, tragically died at the age of 33 on February 19, 1972, in Manhattan, New York. Morgan, celebrated for his contributions to the hard bop genre and his association with the Blue Note record label, was performing at Slug's Saloon, a popular jazz club in the East Village, on the night of his death. Despite his struggles with heroin addiction, Morgan had been experiencing a resurgence in his career, drawing significant attention from the jazz community....Read More