The Story of Helen Morgan, if You Didn’t Know Already
For those, like me, who have seen and loved I Called Him Morgan, here is an extended take on the Helen Morgan interview that serves as the film’s centerpiece. Thank you Larry Reni Thomas, for the fascinating original interview and Jason Palmer for the post that I am reblogging.
I recieved this story in my email box many times from friends of mine and I thought I’d share this piece of debated history with those who didn’t know about the details surrounding Lee Morgan’s death.
The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan
By Larry Reni Thomas
Lee Morgan, the fiery-hot, extremely talented jazz trumpet player, died much too soon. His skyrocketing career was cut short, at age 33, one cold February night in 1972, at a Manhattan club called Slug’s when he was shot to death by his 46-year-old common law wife Helen. At the time, Morgan was experiencing a comeback of sorts. He had been battling a serious heroin addiction for years and by most accounts, was drug free.
His gig at Slug’s was the talk of the jazz world and was a must-see for all of those in the know. There was always a packed house during his…
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