I Called Him Morgan -

Lee Morgan was a musical wunderkind , joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in his teens and achieving massive success with hits like "The Sidewinder". However, the film illustrates how his rapid ascent was mirrored by a swift descent into heroin addiction , which eventually cost him his teeth, his horn, and his career. Through the recollections of fellow jazz legends like Wayne Shorter and Jymie Merritt, the film captures the vibrancy of the 1960s New York jazz scene and the human cost of its darker undercurrents.

The 2016 documentary , directed by Kasper Collin, is a lyrical and haunting exploration of the life of jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and the complex woman who both saved and eventually killed him, Helen Morgan . Far more than a standard biographical documentary , the film uses a mix of ethereal cinematography , historical still photography , and a singular audio interview to weave a tale of redemption, co-dependency, and tragedy. A Prodigy’s Rise and Fall I Called Him Morgan