Mose Allison

piano, vocals, trumpet · 1927–2016 · Tippo

Pianist, singer and composer born in Tippo (Mississippi), who blends blues with modern jazz. Settled in New York in 1956, he influenced many blues and rock artists.

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Styles

• Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese
• Blues, spirituals, work songs

Landmark tracks

• Back Country Suite: New Ground (1957)
• Blueberry Hill (Mose Allison) (1957)
• You Won't Let Me Go (1957)
• I Thought About You (Mose Allison) (1957)
• One Room Country Shack (1957)
• In Salah (1957)

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