The American Jazz icon Barbara Morrison passed away yesterday at 72 years old.
A week after Denver-born Jazz music legend Ron Miles died from a rare blood disorder, another member of the jazz music community has succumbed to another fatal disease.
Barbara Morrison's Cause of Death
Per Los Angeles Times, Morrison was admitted to the hospital earlier this March because of a cardiovascular disease.
Her hospitalization prompted Morrison's friends and family to create a GoFundMe campaign to "carry on all the worthwhile community projects and establishments that she has created and continues to create."
The campaign had raised more than 14,000 dollars, 40% more than the $10,000 campaign goal.
Despite the campaign, she ultimately died at the age of 72 yesterday.
However, the reason for her death is still blurry, whether it was related to her existing condition.
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The origins of Barbara Morrison
Born and raised in Michigan, Barbara Morrison had his first radio appearance in Detroit at 10.
She then moved to Los Angeles in 1973 and proceeded to sing with the legendary Jazz saxophonist Cleanhead Vinson's band.
During the mid-70s and early 90s, Morrison worked with renowned Jazz icon Johnny Otis and recorded several albums.
Her first album, "Love Is A Four-Letter Word," dropped in 1984.
Meanwhile, she had collaborated with various musicians like David Walker, Joe Sample, and Wilton Felder on 1990's "Love' n' You," Thilo Berg Big Band for 1995's "Ella: Live," and Stuart Elster's 2021 song "Warm & Cozy."
The three-time Grammy nominee worked as a contributor on Jimmy Smith's album "Prime Time," The Blues by Doc's "Swingin," and Keb Mo's "Big Wide Grin."
Tributes to Barbara Morrison
Residing now in Los Angeles, the city's Department of Cultural Affairs reminisce the late jazz icon as she left "a deep legacy of song, creativity, & community giving."
"I'm heartbroken right now. I will have more to say once I've had time to process. For now, RIP my soul sister," The Crusader's drummer and composer Stix Hooper wrote.
Pip's, Morrison's usual performing spot in Mid-City, owner Derrick Pipkin reminisced how Barbara was offered his condolences: "She dedicated her life to being an inspiration not only through her music but through her words of motivation and encouragement."
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