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Jul 2021
45m 7s

Helen Morgan Pt. 1

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Lee Morgan rose to the upper echelons of American jazz in the 1960s before drug addiction caused his career to take a turn. A codependent relationship with Helen Morgan ended up saving Lee’s life… and sealing his fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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