About Joe Morris
Born 1955. Joe Morris is an American jazz musician, jazz guitarist, teacher, bassist, bandleader and guitarist.
Joseph Francis Michael Morris (born September 13, 1955) is an American jazz guitarist, bassist, composer, and educator.
Early life Morris was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on September 13, 1955. He switched from trumpet to guitar at the age of fourteen. Morris formed his first trio in 1977.
Influences and style Morris cites as influences Cecil Taylor, Jimmy Lyons, Eric Dolphy, Leroy Jenkins, Thelonious Monk, Jimi Hendrix, and West African string music. Morris has created his own approach to playing and composing. "He usually incorporates a clean tone of the bebop lineage for his single-note-driven improvisations". He also plays banjolele.
Discography
As leader/co-leader
As sideman
Books Morris, Joe. Perpetual Frontier / The Properties of Free Music. Riti Publishing, 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Joe Morris?
American jazz guitarist
When was Joe Morris born?
Joe Morris was born on 13 September 1955 in New Haven.
What is Joe Morris's occupation?
Joe Morris is a jazz musician, jazz guitarist, teacher, bassist, bandleader and guitarist.
What nationality is Joe Morris?
Joe Morris is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Morris (guitarist)
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