Mose Allison

He left that label in 1978 and in 1982 signed with Elektra, where he put out two albums before moving over to Blue Note-Capitol Records. Mose Allison died at his home in Hilton Head, SC, on Nov.

In 1956 he moved to New York City to pursue a career as a musician, and played with such jazz figures as Zoot Simms, Gerry Mulligan, Bob Brookmeyer and Stan Getz. He recorded albums for a variety of labels, including Prestige, Columbia and Atlantic, where he stayed for 16 years.

He attended the University of Mississippi for a year, then enlisted in the military and played in the Army band. After returning to "Ole Miss" for a short time, he formed a trio and went out on the road. He completed college at Louisiana State University, where he graduated in 1952 with a degree in English and philosophy.

in English in 1950.

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. He learned to play the piano as a child in the Mississippi Delta. When he came of age he enlisted in the army and played in the Army Band. Upon his discharge he attended Louisiana State University, earning a B. A.