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Mose Allison was an American jazz and blues pianist and singer, born on November 11, 1927, in Tippo, Mississippi. He grew up on his grandfather's farm, known as The Island, where he began taking piano lessons at the age of five. He also played trumpet in high school and wrote his first song at thirteen. After a brief time at the University of Mississippi, he enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years. Following his service, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1952 with a BA in English and a minor in Philosophy. In 1956, Allison moved to New York City to pursue his jazz career, performing with various artists. His debut album, "Back Country Suite," was released in 1957. He formed his own trio in 1958, and in 1963, a compilation album titled "Mose Allison Sings" was released, featuring his original composition "Parchman Farm," which became his most requested song for over two decades. Due to changing perceptions, he eventually dropped the song from his performances in the 1980s. Allison's 1987 album "Ever Since The World Ended" received a five-star rating from "DownBeat." He was recognized as a blues artist, leading to some confusion about his racial identity. In 2006, he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. His March 2010 album, "The Way of the World," marked

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