Barbara Morrison

Barbara Morrison (September 10, 1949 – March 16, 2022)[1] was an American jazz singer.

Barbara Morrison
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Background information
Born(September 10, 1949-Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".-{{{day}}})Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{"., Expression error: Unrecognized word "september".Expression error: Unrecognized word "september".
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 2022(2022-03-16) (aged 72)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Vocalist
Websitebarbaramorrison.com

During her career, she worked with Gerald Wilson, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Ron Carter, Etta James, Esther Phillips, David T. Walker, Dr. John, Kenny Burrell, Terence Blanchard, Joe Sample, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Keb' Mo, Count Basie Orchestra, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra and Doc Severinsen.

In early March 2022, Morrison was hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in Los Angeles, California. She died on March 16, 2022, at the age of 72.[2]

References

  1. Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 84. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. Meija, Brittany (March 16, 2022). "Barbara Morrison, jazz and blues legend who left a lasting imprint on L.A., dies". Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-16/barbara-morrison-la-jazz-blues-legend-dies. Retrieved March 17, 2022.