"Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and raised in Romulus, Michigan, Barbara Morrison recorded her first appearance for radio in Detroit at the age of 10. Well known in the Los Angeles area for her duo and trio dates Ms. Morrison also tours extensively, blazing a trail as a Jazz and Blues legend in her own right across the Continental United States, Western Europe the Far East and "Down Under, ' wowing audiences with her band.Fresh off a 33 US City tour, co-headlining in an all-star tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen (most recognizable for his genius behind the music for the classic film, The Wizard of Oz), Barbara now celebrates her 30th year in the music industry."
(www.barbaramorrison.com) **********"Barbara Morrison, who has played Columbus a few times in years gone by, is one of the few vocalists who could sing the Yellow Pages or Obits and I’d give it 5-stars and 4-Thumbs Up. She’s earthy, real, sassy, swingin’, sensual, blues-drenched, and epitomizes everything great jazz singing is all about.This diverse set, recorded at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, splendidly showcases her enormous vocal talents, jazz-sense, humor, imagination, musicality, and outgoing personality. I only wish I had been in the crowd when she wailed her way through such winners as the soulful, hauntingly-wantingly “Please Send Me Someone to Love†and the rollicking “Take The A-Train.â€â€œThey Call Me Sundown (I do my best work after dark)†is “da-blooz-on-wry†at its best! Delivered Morrison-style, it’s sure to bring a smile to even the most morose listener. And for Liberace’s closer, “I’ll Be Seeing You,†she emits a movin’- groovin’ glow even without his candelabra.Backing her up is the smoky, steamy, sensual sound of tenorman Houston Person, who fills, accentuates, complements, inspires her vocals throughout. Blues-based pianoman, Junior Mance, and the rock-solid rhythm work of bassist Earl May and drummer Jackie Williams make this a first-class example of jazz singing at its best."
(Short North Gazette, Columbus Ohio, Nov 2005)
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