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Mose John Allison, Jr. (November 11, 1927 – November 15, 2016) was an American jazz and blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He
became notable for playing a unique mix of blues and modern jazz, both singing and playing piano. After moving to New York in 1956, he
worked primarily in jazz settings, playing with jazz musicians like Stan Getz, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims, along with producing numerous
recordings.
He is described as having been "one of the finest songwriters in 20th-century blues." His songs were strongly dependent on evoking moods,
with his individualistic, "quirky," and ...read more
Mose John Allison, Jr. (November 11, 1927 – November 15, 2016) was an American jazz and blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He
became notable for playing a unique mix of blues and modern jazz, both singing and playing piano. After moving to New York in 1956, he
worked primarily in jazz settings, playing with jazz musicians like Stan Getz, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims, along with producing numerous
recordings.
He is described as having been "one of the finest songwriters in 20th-century blues." His songs were strongly dependent on evoking moods,
with his individualistic, "quirky," and subtle ironic humor. His writing influence on R&B had well-known fans recording his songs, among
them Pete Townshend, who recorded his "A Young Man's Blues" for The Who's Live At Leeds album in 1970. John Mayall was one of
dozens who recorded his classic, "Parchman Farm", and Georgie Fame used many of Allison's songs. Others who recorded his songs included
Leon Russell ("I'm Smashed") and Bonnie Raitt ("Everybody's Crying Mercy").
The 1980s saw an increase in his popularity with new fans drawn to his unique blend of modern jazz. In the 1990s he began recording
more consistently. Van Morrison and Ben Sidran collaborated with him on a tribute album, Tell Me Something: The Songs of Mose
Allison. The Pixies wrote the song "Allison" as a tribute.
Although Allison's personal profile has been limited, his music has nonetheless had an important influence on other performers, such as Tom
Waits, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones, and, of course, Pete Townshend. He was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of
Fame in 2006.
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