Mose Allison

American jazz blues pianist and singer (1927–2016)
Person human Q1382570
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Mose Allison

Summary

Mose Allison is a human[1]. Born in Tippo[2], he… he was born on November 11, 1927[3]. He died in Hilton Head Island[4]. He died on November 15, 2016[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], singer-songwriter[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (725 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tippo[2], Mose Allison…
  • Mose Allison died in Hilton Head Island[4].
  • Mose Allison was born on November 11, 1927[3].
  • Mose Allison died on November 15, 2016[5].
  • Mose Allison held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Mose Allison's professions included pianist[6].
  • Mose Allison worked as a jazz musician[7].
  • Mose Allison's professions included singer[8].
  • Mose Allison worked as a singer-songwriter[9].
  • Mose Allison's professions included recording artist[10].
  • Mose Allison worked as a musician[13].
  • Mose Allison's field of work was music[14].
  • Mose Allison's education included a stint at University of Mississippi[15].
  • Mose Allison's education included a stint at Louisiana State University[16].
  • Mose Allison received the NEA Jazz Masters[17].
  • Mose Allison was a member of The Mose Allison Trio[18].
  • Mose Allison is recorded as male[19].
  • Mose Allison's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Mose Allison's genre is jazz[21].
  • Mose Allison's genre is blues[22].
  • Mose Allison's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[23].
  • Mose Allison's discography is recorded as Mose Allison discography[24].
  • Mose Allison's Commons category is recorded as Mose Allison[25].
  • Mose Allison's family name is recorded as Allison[26].
  • Mose Allison's given name is recorded as Mose[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mose Allison's place of birth was Tippo[2]. He was born on November 11, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at University of Mississippi[15], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30], headquartered in University[31] and Louisiana State University[16], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1860[34], headquartered in Baton Rouge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], singer-songwriter[9], recording artist[10], and musician[13]. Mose Allison's field of work was music[14].

Recognition

Mose Allison received the NEA Jazz Masters[17].

Death and Burial

Mose Allison died on November 15, 2016[5]. He passed away in Hilton Head Island[4].

Why It Matters

Mose Allison ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (725 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by The Who[38], a musical group[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1964[41] and Randy Newman[42], a singer-songwriter[43], b. 1943[44], of United States[45], awarded the Annie Award[46], specialised in film score[47].

FAQs

Where was Mose Allison born?

Born in Tippo[2], Mose Allison…

Where did Mose Allison die?

Mose Allison passed away in Hilton Head Island[4].

What did Mose Allison do for work?

Mose Allison worked as pianist[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], singer-songwriter[9], and recording artist[10].

Where did Mose Allison go to school?

Mose Allison was educated at University of Mississippi[15] and Louisiana State University[16].

What awards did Mose Allison receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[17].

Who did Mose Allison influence?

Mose Allison has been cited as an influence by The Who[38] and Randy Newman[42].

References

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  2. [4] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . hottytoddy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Record label Atlantic Records
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