Name: Live 1978
Brand: Mose Allison

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LIB-5105

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

vinyl debut

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

089353510527

Total Cap

1 / Black / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mose Allison

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Liberation Hall

Black Friday 2022

Mose Allison was an American jazz blues pianist and singer. Born in Tippo, Mississippi, he began playing piano at a young age and went on to study English and Philosophy at Louisiana State University. In 1956, he moved to New York City where he launched his jazz career and formed his own trio. Known for his unique style and ironic sense of humor, Allison released numerous albums throughout his career, including the acclaimed "Mose Allison Sings" in 1963. He was honored with a blues marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail in 2012 and was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Allison's music has been described as delivered in a casual conversational way with a melodic southern accented tone that perfectly suits his idiosyncratic phrasing. His performances showcase his laconic approach and clever sense of humor. With over 150 songs to his name, Mose Allison remains an influential figure in the world of jazz blues.

Similar artists include Bobby Timmons, Art Tatum, Ernestine Anderson, Dakota Staton, Lorez Alexandria, Etta Jones, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Junior Mance, Lester Young, Erroll Garner,Jeri Southern,Bud Powell,Betty Carter,Ike Quebec ,Johnny Hodges,Blossom Dearie,Oscar Peterson Trio,Lionel Hampton,and Jimmy Smith.

Jazz and blues pianist/vocalist/composer Mose Allison has been described as "one of the finest songwriters of 20th century blues." His songs have been covered by countless rockers including The Who, The Clash, Elvis Costello, John Mayall, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Leon Russell and many others. This rare performance was recorded on March 26, 1978 at the Showboat Lounge in Silver Springs, Maryland as a trio with bassist Tom Rutley and drummer Jerry Granelli. 

Live 1978

Music US