Sarah Morrow


Sarah Amial Morrow is an American jazz composer and trombonist.

Early life

Morrow was born in Houston, Texas on November 14, 1969. She studied the clarinet before taking up the trombone at the age of 12. She began playing jazz at the age of 17 in high school; after graduating from Ohio University, she began to play in small jazz formations.

Early career

Morrow was the first female instrumentalist to become a member of Ray Charles's orchestra, joining in 1995. She then worked with musicians such as Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Clyde Stubblefield, Dee Dee Bridgewater, James Spaulding, David Murray, Rhoda Scott, Pee Wee Ellis, and Ricky Ford. Morrow also toured with Dr. John as a bandleader, producer, arranger and conductor for several years.

Albums

Morrow's 2016 album Elektrik Air featured pianist Robert Glasper, drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave, bassist Derrick Hodge, and DJ Jahi Sundance.
Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch was produced and arranged by Sarah Morrow and Dr. John, and featured Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, Anthony Hamilton, and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Discography

As a leaderGreen Light Standards and Others Stories... With Jesse Davis, David Murray and Anne DucrosSarah Morrow and the American All-Stars in Paris With Rhoda Scott and Hal SingerElektric Air September With Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodges, Chris Dave and Jahi Sundance
With Dr. JohnSke-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch With Bonnie Raitt, moreThe Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
As a sidewoman