Milton Morris
American businessperson, politician and music club proprietor
About Milton Morris
Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 71–72).
Milton Morris (1911–November 21, 1983) was an American businessperson, politician, and an influential proprietor of music clubs in Kansas City. He was involved in the careers of various Jazz musicians including Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, Jo Jones and Count Basie. He made at least three runs for the governorship of Kansas City.
He was born in Kansas City and raised in an orphanage. He died November 21, 1983, aged 71 from suspected heart failure.
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Who was Milton Morris?
American businessperson, politician and music club proprietor
When was Milton Morris born?
Milton Morris was born in 1911.
When did Milton Morris die?
Milton Morris died in 1983.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Milton Morris (music club proprietor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Milton Morris. https://biography.guide/milton-morris-1911/
MLA: "Milton Morris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/milton-morris-1911/.
Chicago: "Milton Morris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/milton-morris-1911/.
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