(Flash Review)
I went into this hoping for some exposure to some classic and soulful jazz from a legendary trumpeter, Lee Morgan, and it leans more toward his life story rather than showing many musical clips. Much of the documentary is told through still photography, talking heads and a dash of music interspersed here and there. But I did get to learn more about Lee Morgan from which I knew zero. Dizzy Gillespie found him and gave him his start in his band. After falling into drugs, Morgan was arguably rescued by a woman named Helen who would become a major part of the rest of his life for his best of times and worst of times. The slow-paced film covers significant stories told by people close to him and his life's ups and downs. It was informational yet nothing special. I personally had hoped for a bit more music.
I went into this hoping for some exposure to some classic and soulful jazz from a legendary trumpeter, Lee Morgan, and it leans more toward his life story rather than showing many musical clips. Much of the documentary is told through still photography, talking heads and a dash of music interspersed here and there. But I did get to learn more about Lee Morgan from which I knew zero. Dizzy Gillespie found him and gave him his start in his band. After falling into drugs, Morgan was arguably rescued by a woman named Helen who would become a major part of the rest of his life for his best of times and worst of times. The slow-paced film covers significant stories told by people close to him and his life's ups and downs. It was informational yet nothing special. I personally had hoped for a bit more music.