Explore releases from the mose allison trio at discogs. This is a great compilation of allisons early work, and i have all seven of the albums on lps. Mini bio 1 born in tippo, ms, in 1927, jazz pianist mose allison has managed to bridge the gap between jazz and blues with more than 30 albums that cover both genres. Known for his cool, laconic singing and piano playing, he blended blues and modern jazz with truly inimitable style.
Watch the video for the seventh son from mose allisons greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Well im sittin over here on parchman farm well im sittin over here on parchman farm well im sittin over here on parchman farm and i aint never done no man no harm. Mose allison biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Like most cds of this ilk, it has been digitally remastered and has additional bonus tracks now possible without the space limitations of vinyl records.
Van gelder studio, hackensack, nj, november 8, 1957. Known for his cool, laconic singing and piano playing. Allison died on november 15, 2016 at his home in hilton head, south carolina from natural causes, ages 89. Heralded as one of the most influential voices in jazz music, allisons gritty new orleans tone has resonated with fans for decades. Mose allison s last release was mose allison american legend live in california it was released in may 2015. Mose allison, a singer, pianist and composer who blurred musical borders with his earthy, comically charged blues songs and his bebopfueled piano stylings, creating a wry musical legacy that. Pianist, vocalist and songwriter mose allison was born in 1927 in tippo, where he often listened to blues records on the jukebox at his fathers service station.
It includes some of the jazz pianist and singers bestknown recordings for atlantic records. It was not until 1963 that his record label allowed him to release an album entirely of vocals. If this life is driving you to drink sitting round wondering just what to think well ive got some consolation ill give it to you if i migh. He got his own deal with the prestige label the following year and recorded such classic albums as mose allison sings, back country suite. The mose allison trio featuring mel graves and george marsh mose and gm at yoshis.
This site and contents 2018 mose allison all rights reserved. At first glance, mose allison sings might seem to be just another reissued jazz recording from the 1950s. November 11, 1927 november 15, 2016 was an american jazz and. His first recording session as lead singersongwriter with them was produced by dick rowe at deccas studio. Prestige p24089 mose allison ol devil mose prestige pr 7446 mose allison plays for lovers prestige pr 7423.
Get all the lyrics to songs on mose allison sings and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Mose allisons songs stream online music songs listen. Van morrison cut an entire album of allison compositions in 1996, while everyone from the yardbirds to the clash to leon russell has dipped into. When he came of age he enlisted in the army and played in the army band.
Mose allison, who has died at the age of 89, was a huge presence in the worlds of jazz and blues with his muchloved boogiewoogie piano and vocal style. Although his boogiewoogie and bebopladen piano style was innovative and freshsounding when it came to blues. Mose allisons last release was mose allison american legend live in california it was released in may 2015. Mose allison, who sang the blues with whimsy and a twist. Low prices on mose allison discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, mose allison songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Mose allison is possibly best known these days through his. November 11, 1927 november 15, 2016 was an american jazz and blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. Mose allison simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Music profile for mose allison, born 11 november 1927. This means that mp3 customers are free to enjoy their music downloads using. The musician mose allison, who has died aged 89, could count the who, the clash, bonnie raitt, van morrison and georgie fame among the fans of his acerbic songs. Here is the website address for the recording and much more about mose allison and his life. Mose allison wrote everybody cryin mercy, your mind is on vacation and one of these days.
Mose allison lyrics find all lyrics for songs such as your mind is on vacation, gettin there, ever since the world at. Mose allison, a legendary blues and jazz pianist, died nov. Mose allison thats all right mose allison sings 1959. Here is the website address for the recording and much more about mose allison. November 11, 1927 november 15, 2016 was an american jazz blues pianist, singer and songwriter. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. In 1956 allison moved to new york city, where he soon achieved acclaim as a jazz artist. The northern irish singer van morrison has released 41 studio albums, 6 live albums, 6 compilation albums, 4 video albums, and 71 singles morrison made his first recording playing saxophone on boozoo hully gully with the international monarchs in 1962. Original jazz classics ojccd9222 mose allison down home piano prestige prlp 7279 mose allison sings prestige p10052 mose allison seventh son prestige 45190 mose allison thats all right eyesight to the blind.
Everybodys talkin bout the seventh son in the whole round world there is only one and im the one, yes, im the one im the one, im the. A tribute to mose allison celebrates the music of an exciting jazz master. I cant see for lookin what do you do after you ruin your life. Mose allison 11 essential albums from mose allison, the. The 16 tracks on this cd are late 1950s recordings of mose allison by the legendary recording engineer rudy van gelder. Mose allison pianist, singer, songwriter played the southern circuit a prolific recording career a big year for retrospectives selected discography sources source for information on allison, mose. He was known for his songs parchman songs and young man blues. The album was originally released in 1970 as an lp record with 12 songs. All you need to know about mose are two songs and the order in which you hear them on his 1957 album local colorparchman farm and. Mose allison is a fine, bopinfluenced pianist with a light, thin voice who happens to be a crackerjack songwriter and performer think of loudon wainwright iii fronting the nat cole trio. Mose allison covered somebody else is taking my place, you are my sunshine, baby let me hold your hand, if youve got the money ive got the time and other songs. This is an essential album for any mose allison fan as well as a great introduction to allison for anyone unfamiliar with his music. Find mose allison discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Mose allison mose allison sings lyrics and tracklist.
He became notable for playing a unique mix of blues and modern jazz. His mother taught elementary school and his father, a. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the mose allison trio at the discogs marketplace. Mose allison born november 11, 1927, tippo, mississippi, usa died november 15, 2016, hilton head, south carolina, usa was an american jazz blues.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from mose allison. Mose allison, one of my favorite jazz artists, has been underrated over the years although in a 1981 book, 100 greatest jazz albums, his mose allison sings album on prestige was rated as one of the 100. Not unlike his namesake, luther allison, pianist mose allison suffered from a categorization problem, given his equally brilliant career. Born in tippo, ms, in 1927, jazz pianist mose allison has managed to bridge the gap between jazz and blues with more than 30 albums that cover both genres. Choose from mose allison sheet music for such popular songs as i dont worry about a thing, stop this world, and everybodys cryin mercy. The best of mose allison is a compilation album by mose allison. Mose allison lyrics all the great songs and their lyrics from mose allison on lyrics. Albums include back country suite, mose allison sings, and tell me something the songs of mose allison. Choose country sweden 2 uk 4 usa 1 see mose allison for full discography. Mose allison originally did baby let me hold your hand, if youve got the money ive got the time, rollin stone, yardbird suite and other songs. Mose allison do nothin till you hear from mose allison sings 1959 by andrew jackson. Mose allisons explosive live set captured as a stunning hires recording combines his sublime vocal range with his immaculate piano playing.