Mose Allison (Walter "Mose" Allison Jr., 1927–2016) was an American jazz and blues pianist, singer and songwriter known for blending jazz and blues with wry, literate lyrics.

Known for succinct, ironic songs such as "I Don't Worry About a Thing" and "Your Mind Is On Vacation" and for influencing both jazz and rock musicians.

A single enthusiastic review praises Mose Allison's 1962 album I Don't Worry About a Thing for its fresh mix of blues and modern jazz, nimble piano work, and wry lyrics. The reviewer highlights sidemen Addison Farmer (bass) and Osie Johnson (drums) and cites specific tracks. Overall the review is vivid, poetic and celebratory.

For:Fans of jazz and blues, listeners who like witty lyricists and piano-led small-group jazz.

 Old Mose, that old mustached, gray-haired, blessed lanky man, cunning and elegantly funny, head held high on his piano!

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