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.[1]
He also campaigned for political office, running for the place of the governor of Missouri.[2][3][4][5] He made at least three runs for the governorship of Kansas City.[6]
He was born in Kansas City and raised in an orphanage.[7] He died November 21, 1983, aged 71 from suspected heart failure.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Milton Morris Obituary". The Manhattan Mercury. 22 November 1983. p. 2. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Milton Morris". The Pendergast Years. October 13, 2017.
- ^ "Jazz Patron, Promoter Milton Morris Dies at 71." Kansas City Times, 22 November 1983.
- ^ Milton Morris buried as Mourners Remember Unique Jazz Institution." Kansas City Times, 24 November 1983.
- ^ "The Much-Noted Milton has Seen All the Best." Kansas City Star, 16 March 1980.
- ^ "Jazziest Lounge Owner Perennial Candidate (for governor)". Great Bend Tribune. 17 December 1967. p. 8. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Biography of Milton Morris (1911-1983), Nightclub Owner | KC History". kchistory.org.
