Frank Morgan was a gifted alto sax player and Charlie Parker's protégé. He was also a heroin addict and conman who spent 30 years of his life in and out of prison, most of it at San Quentin, where he performed in a big band with fellow junkie jazz musicians. Executive producer Michael Connelly tells Morgan's story in "The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story." He will be joined by saxophonist Grace Kelly, who is featured in the documentary.

The film premieres Wednesday December 2nd at the IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue. 

EVENT: The 7:40 P.M. show on opening night (Dec. 2nd) includes a Q&A with special guests: Michael Connelly, director NC Heikin, musicians Grace Kelly, George Cables and Mark Gross. It will be moderated by NYC jazz critic Gary Giddins.