Mose Allison

Mose John Allison, Jr. (November 11, 1927 – November 15, 2016) was an American jazz blues pianist, singer and songwriter. It was not until 1963 that his record label allowed him to release an album entirely of vocals. He was known for his songs "Parchman Songs" and "Young Man Blues". 

Allison died on November 15, 2016 at his home in Hilton Head, South Carolina from natural causes, ages 89.

References

Other websites
Official Site
Concert review at allaboutjazz.com (February 11, 2005)
Los Angeles Citybeat, Mose Allison Interview 
Official IBis Recordings website for "Mose Allison American Legend Live in California"

Category:1927 births
Category:2016 deaths
Category:American jazz musicians
Category:American blues musicians
Category:American pianists
Category:American songwriters
Category:American trumpeters
Category:Singers from Mississippi
Category:Musicians from Mississippi
Category:Writers from Mississippi