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Sarah Morrow, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2012)

Sarah Amial Morrow (born November 14, 1969) is an American jazz composer and trombonist.

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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. [1]

Early career

Morrow was the first female instrumentalist to become a member of Ray Charles's orchestra, joining in 1995. [1] 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. [1] [2] [3] Morrow also toured with Dr. John as a bandleader, producer, arranger and conductor for several years. [4] [5] [6]

Albums

Morrow's 2016 album Elektrik Air featured pianist Robert Glasper, drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave, bassist Derrick Hodge, and DJ Jahi Sundance. [7]

Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch was produced and arranged by Sarah Morrow and Dr. John, [6] and featured Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, Anthony Hamilton, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. [7]

Discography

As a leader

With Dr. John

As a sidewoman

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 Fricke, David (August 2001). "Trombonist Sarah Morrow Crosses A Barrier Honing In on Male Turf". The New York Times. Retrieved August 15, 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. 1 2 Biese, Alex (May 2015). "Dr. John, Louis Armstrong, Springsteen, McCartney". App.com (Asbury Park Press). Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Artist Sarah Morrow: Music Credits". AllMusic.com. May 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.