Film about jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan sparks memories for Odean Pope

On: November 13, 2017

The film I called him Morgan chronicles the rise and tragic fall of trumpeter Lee Morgan, who grew up in Philadelphia. WRTI’s Susan Lewis spoke with sax master Odean Pope about her memories of Morgan, who in his short life made a lasting contribution. SL_ADLF_171113_OdeanPopeonLeeMorgan_slTM.mp3 Sax master Odean Pope talksRead More →

HAMILTON’s Morgan Marcell launches ELIZA PROJECT at the Smithsonian

By: Margaret J. Faulkner

On: November 3, 2017

In: Documentary film

A first film as a director for Morgan Marceloriginal hamilton cast member, Sharing Our Stories: The Eliza Project is a 10-minute short documentary about the creation, purpose and promising legacy of The Eliza Project, co-founded by Philippa Sou (original ‘Eliza hamilton,’ hamilton) & Morgan Marcel. With Renée Elise Goldsberry, JonathanRead More →

November 2017