Peck Morrison
Peck (John A.) Morrison (born September 11, 1919 in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) , † February 25, 1988 ) was an American jazz musician .
Peck Morrison was a trained trumpeter, drummer, and bassist. He played with Lucky Thompson in the early 1950s before recording with Horace Silver , Gigi Gryce and Art Farmer . His participation in the piano-less formation of Gerry Mulligan also took him on two European tours. He was a sought-after companion for singers like Carmen McRae and recorded records with Lou Donaldson , Duke Ellington , Randy Weston and Kai Winding . He also played with Tiny Bradshaw , King Pleasure , Zoot Sims , Eddie Jefferson , the quintet by JJ Johnson / Kai Winding (1954), Duke Ellington (1955 and 1964), Johnny Smith , Mal Waldron , Randy Weston, Babs Gonzales , Newport Rebels (1960), Shirley Scott , Red Garland , Charles McPherson and Sy Oliver and the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band (1986).
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| SURNAME | Morrison, Peck |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Morrison, Peck John A. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 11, 1919 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 25, 1988 |