AKA Mose John Allison Jr.

Born: 11-Nov-1927
Birthplace: Tippo, MS
Died: 15-Nov-2016
Location of death: Hilton Head Island, SC
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer, Jazz Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Southern bluesman, Jazz pianist

Military service: US Army

Called the "William Faulkner of Southern Blues."

Wife: Audre Mae Schwartz (m. 1952, until his death, three daughters, one son)
Daughter: Alissa (attorney)
Son: John Allison
Daughter: Janine (psychiatrist)
Daughter: Amy Allison (musician)

    University: University of Mississippi (1945)
    University: BA English and Philosophy, Louisiana State University (1952)

    The Al Cohn/Zoot Sims Quintet Pianist
    Zoot Sims Pianist
    Al Cohn Pianist
    Stan Getz Pianist
    Charlie Byrd Pianist
    Mose Allison Trio Pianist/Vocalist
    Mose Allison

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    The Score (9-Jul-2001)

Official Website:
http://www.moseallison.com/

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