The Legacy of Barbara Morrison, a Jazz and Blues Legend

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of her songs and albums were “Don’t Touch Me,” “I Know How to Do it,” “Hit The Road Jack,” “Live at the 9:20 Special — 2002,” “A Sunday Kind of Love,” “Timeless,” “Barbara Morrison,” “I Love You, Yes I Do,” “Warm and Cozy,” and more. Gosh, I can remember when “Hit The Road Jack” hit the music scene, every party had it blasting.</p><p id="ff69"><b>Morrison</b> grew up in a singing family as her father was a singer as she began her singing career early on. At the age of 10, she recorded her first appearance for the radio in Detroit. After moving to Los Angeles thus began her professional jazz and blues career singing with the Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson’s Band at the age of 22. From there she went on to perform with many of the greats of yesterday and today.</p><p id="5fd2">According to Wikipedia, Morrison 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, Tonny Bennett, Keb’Mo, Count Basie Orchestra, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, and Doc Severinsen.</p><p id="ef6b">Ihad the pleasure of seeing her perform in Leimert Park and Santa Monica, but the lady has performed in some of the best theatres and halls such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Nice, Pori, Carnegie Hall, North Sea, Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Monterey, Long Beach, and in tributes to Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Golson. Notable, she was a staple on the LA Scene at many Southern California Jazz venues and festivals.</p><p id="258d">Other credits included her international and national tours with various bands touring in Canada, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, plus a 33-city tour in the United States. She also appeared in a televised tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, surrounded by the likes of Mel Torme, Diane Reeves, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, and Lou Rawls.</p><p id="0d01"><b>In conclusion</b>, Barbara Morrison came into the world to be a singer and sing she did, touching hearts globally and leaving her indelible print wherever she trodded.</p><p id="df8a">RIP Ms. Barbara Morrison, her absence will truly be missed but her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of millions of admirers and fans. The worl

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The Legacy of Barbara Morrison, a Jazz and Blues Legend

How a great performer and humanitarian moved her crowds to euphoria.

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Many years ago, I had heard of Barbara Morrison, a Detroit native, but not until I was invited to one of her performances that I realized what a great performer who adored all her adoring fans. When she gave a show, she gave a show from the beginning to the end.

She has worked with so many great talents of yesterday and today and yet remained grounded in her art and love for humanity. Having performed worldwide, she was equally at home among her community.

Also, I have attended numerous stage performances in her ever so prevalent Barbara Morrison Theatre in Leimert Park, a performance art center for aspiring artists, aka California Jazz & Blues Museum. It was and is a beautiful space, comparable to a mini-museum, outdoor eating patio, restaurant, health food cafe, gift shop, etc.

Morrison was a staple in Leimert Park, whenever there was an event in the community, you could rest assured she was a headliner and packed the house. At many outdoor festivals in Leimert Park, crowds awaited her appearance and were not disappointed.

Today, I learned of her passing and was moved to share my adoration and appreciation of her and her contribution to the musical tapestry. I met her before she had her leg amputated. Even after her leg amputation due to diabetes in 2011, she never stopped performing and was just as vibrant as ever.

Adored her spirit as she allowed nothing to break her spirit, death or heartache, the music seemed to be her healing source, not only for herself but her adoring fans as well. She had a way of making life sweeter with her lyrics and the smile on her face.

Her outer beauty was a beautiful smile, striking white hair at the age of 72 when she died, was superseded by her inner youthfulness and zeal for life and people. Overall, she has left a lasting impression to be remembered forever.

Some of her songs and albums were “Don’t Touch Me,” “I Know How to Do it,” “Hit The Road Jack,” “Live at the 9:20 Special — 2002,” “A Sunday Kind of Love,” “Timeless,” “Barbara Morrison,” “I Love You, Yes I Do,” “Warm and Cozy,” and more. Gosh, I can remember when “Hit The Road Jack” hit the music scene, every party had it blasting.

Morrison grew up in a singing family as her father was a singer as she began her singing career early on. At the age of 10, she recorded her first appearance for the radio in Detroit. After moving to Los Angeles thus began her professional jazz and blues career singing with the Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson’s Band at the age of 22. From there she went on to perform with many of the greats of yesterday and today.

According to Wikipedia, Morrison 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, Tonny Bennett, Keb’Mo, Count Basie Orchestra, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, and Doc Severinsen.

Ihad the pleasure of seeing her perform in Leimert Park and Santa Monica, but the lady has performed in some of the best theatres and halls such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Nice, Pori, Carnegie Hall, North Sea, Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Monterey, Long Beach, and in tributes to Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Golson. Notable, she was a staple on the LA Scene at many Southern California Jazz venues and festivals.

Other credits included her international and national tours with various bands touring in Canada, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, plus a 33-city tour in the United States. She also appeared in a televised tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, surrounded by the likes of Mel Torme, Diane Reeves, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, and Lou Rawls.

In conclusion, Barbara Morrison came into the world to be a singer and sing she did, touching hearts globally and leaving her indelible print wherever she trodded.

RIP Ms. Barbara Morrison, her absence will truly be missed but her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of millions of admirers and fans. The world’s music scape will never be the same, but better off for her having been apart.

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