Pianist/Singer-Songwriter Mose Allison in His Final Live Recording: Mose Allison American Legend, Live in California
Available September 18 via IBis Recordings
"...Mose
Allison is heard throughout this well recorded set at the peak of his
powers, showing listeners just how unique and delightful he always was
as a singer,
pianist and songwriter. Highly recommended." - Scott Yanow
Mose Allison is an icon. He is said to have been British rock's most influential jazz musician (Time Out London). He inspired Pete Townshend, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits. His
own songs have been covered by Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Bonnie
Raitt, Norah Jones, Van Morrison, John Mayall, The Who, The Clash, Eric
Clapton and the Yardbirds, to name a few. He
was honored as a NEA Jazz Master in 2013, which is the United States'
highest honor in jazz as well as being honored by the National Endowment
for the Arts. He has made more than 40 recordings and was nominated for
Grammys® in 1983, 1988 and 2001.
On Mose Allison American Legend, Live in California, Allison teamed up with a veteran trio of longtime drummer Pete Magadini and bassist Bill Douglass.
With this team of great musicians, Allison was able to recreate the
intimate sessions that he had been renowned for throughout his entire
career. Live in California captures the true atmosphere of
what made Allison such an influential musician and performer. Even at
79, Allison is able to a give an inspired and enthralling performance
that matches the energy of the audience at 19 Broadway. Magadini states,
"You will hear
that the audience in the room is totally into Mose and the trio. This
phenomenon would almost always happen when we performed in clubs but the
music never left the room. Now it has and it's been captured and
perserved in this live recording."
Allison
and his trio performs some of his most cherished works including
"Everybody's Cryin' Mercy," "Your Mind is on Vacation," "I Don't Want
Much," "Ever Since the World Ended," and "City Home." In all, there are
12 original classic Mose Allison songs as well as some of Allison's
favorite standards including songs by Percy Mayfield, Duke Ellington,
Big Joe Williams and John D. Loudermilk. All were played and recorded in
the intimacy of a very soulful nightclub in front of an equally
impassioned audience.
Mose toured jazz festivals and the most renowned stages throughout his life. For
the most part Allison never recorded much while playing "live" in
clubs. Many of his best performances stayed in those rooms and devoted
audiences were left with preserving their experience to memory. This
recording now brings the live aspect of Allison to the forefront and
encapsulates his career and love of performing. Although Allison has
since retired, this recording is a snapshot in history and is a rare gem
for his fans and all blues-jazz lovers.
About Mose Allison
Mose
Allison was born in 1927 in Tippo, part of the famous Mississippi Delta
that has produced some of the best blues artists. His art has combined
these deep blues roots with sophisticated jazz and inspired lyrics. This
unique sound rooted in various styles has made Allison a versatile and
inspiring performer and when he arrived in New York in 1956 he was able
to play piano for significant artists including Al Cohn, Stan Getz,
Gerry Mulligan, Zoot Sims and more.
Mose Allison ·
Mose Allison American Legend, Live in California
IBis Recordings · Release Date: September 18, 2014
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