Harold Mabern and Lee Morgan were pivotal figures in the hard bop jazz movement. Pianist Harold Mabern, born in Memphis in 1936, was renowned for his robust, blues-infused style and his collaborations with artists like Lee Morgan and Art Blakey. Trumpeter Lee Morgan, born in Philadelphia in 1938, was celebrated for his expressive virtuosity and compositions like "The Sidewinder." Their partnership, notably on albums such as "The Gigolo," showcased a dynamic synergy that left a lasting impact on jazz. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Mabern?utm_source=openai))