Sarah Morrow
Illustration — Sarah Morrow, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2012) Sarah Amial Morrow (born November 14, 1969) is an American jazz composer and trombonist.
Sarah Morrow
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- Born
- 1969 · Houston.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- musician
- Fields
- jazz · rhythm and blues
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Early life
Early life
Morrow was born in Houston, Texas on November 14, 1969. She studied the clarinet before taking up the trombone at the age of 12. She began playing jazz at the age of 17 in high school; after graduating from Ohio University, she began to play in small jazz formations.
Early career
Early career
Morrow was the first female instrumentalist to become a member of Ray Charles's orchestra, joining in 1995. She then worked with musicians such as Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Clyde Stubblefield, Dee Dee Bridgewater, James Spaulding, David Murray, Rhoda Scott, Pee Wee Ellis, and Ricky Ford. Morrow also toured with Dr. John as a bandleader, producer, arranger and conductor for several years.
Albums
Albums
Morrow's 2016 album Elektrik Air featured pianist Robert Glasper, drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave, bassist Derrick Hodge, and DJ Jahi Sundance. Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch was produced and arranged by Sarah Morrow and Dr. John, and featured Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, Anthony Hamilton, and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Identity
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Sarah Morrow is recorded as a citizen of United States. Recorded with the occupation musician. Classed in the genre rhythm and blues. Classed in the genre jazz.
Dr. John The Lower 911 - New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival 2012
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1969
Sarah Morrow was born on 14 November 1969.
Discography
As a leader • Green Light (RDC Records, 2000) • Standards and Others Stories... (Blue Cobra, 2002) With Jesse Davis, David Murray and Anne Ducros • Sarah Morrow and the American All-Stars in Paris (O + Music, 2005) With Rhoda Scott and Hal Singer • Elektric Air September (2007) With Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodges, Chris Dave and Jahi Sundance With Dr. John • Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch (2014) With Bonnie Raitt, more • The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music (2016) As a sidewoman • Tony Monaco: Master Chops T (Summit Records, 2002) • Anne Ducros: Close Your Eyes (Dreyfus, 2002) • Katy Roberts: The Vibe (Autoproduit, 2002) • The Jungle Book (2016) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2017)
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Fricke, David. Trombonist Sarah Morrow Crosses A Barrier Honing In on Male Turf. The New York Times. August 2001.
- 2.Greenlight review, Jazz Times
- 3.Sarah Morrow biography, All About Jazz
- 4.Dr. John and Sarah Morrow Interview. L.A. Record.
- 5.BackTalk: Dr. John, Keys-a-Janglin’. OffBeat, February 1, 2013.
- 6.Biese, Alex. Dr. John, Louis Armstrong, Springsteen, McCartney. App.com (Asbury Park Press). May 2015.
- 7.Artist Sarah Morrow: Music Credits. AllMusic.com. May 2018.
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