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This is some Footage from a gig on 12.11.2011 at the Blue Note NYC w/ the Brilliant Bassist Ben Williams Leading things up on the compositions. This series of gigs we call "The Lee Morgan Story" In commemoration of the Legendary Trumpeter Lee Morgan We put together a show rocking the some handpicked Lee Standards and then flippin them into some Jazz-Hop vibes and getting busy!!!

Lee Morgan is remembered as one of the greatest trumpet players to ever grace the hallowed halls of jazz. In his short lifetime, he managed to record over 25 albums, several of which are still considered classics, and have influenced innumerable musicians to hit the scene since his death.

Concord Records recording artist Ben Williams is one of those artists. Celebrated as a bassist and composer, he recently released his first record, State of Art (2011). The disc features a track entitled "The Lee Morgan Story," which is just that -- a four-minute tune that tells the story of Morgan's life from beginning to end. New York-based emcee John Robinson supplies the lyrics, while renowned trumpeter Christian Scott complements Robinson's rhymes with an expansive and continuous solo unfolding in the background.

Williams, in tribute to Morgan's legacy, has written a slew of new and exciting arrangements of Morgan's classic music for this special performance with Robinson and a slew of notable musicians.

The Lee Morgan Story f. Ben Williams & John Robinson with Special Guest Igmar Thomas

Date: Saturday, Dec. 17th, 2011

Venue: Blue Note Jazz Club

Time: 12:30AM

presented by REVIVE DA LIVE

Ben Williams, bass
John Robinson, emcee
Igmar Thomas, trumpet
Kris Bowers, piano
Justin Brown, drums

A Hip-Hop Tribute to Lee Morgan

Peace to Revive the Live, Ben Williams and all others who helped us Rock that Night!

FILMED BY Kirk Webber