The Hero and the Blues by Albert Murray

The Hero and the Blues by Albert Murray

Albert Murray

1916-2013

Albert Murray, originally from Nokomis, Alabama, was adopted and raised in Magazine Point, Mobile. His academic journey began at Mobile County Training School, where he excelled in sports and theater. Murray's scholarship to Tuskegee Institute exposed him to writing and sparked his interest in jazz and literature. After serving in the US military, Murray taught at Tuskegee, pursued graduate studies at New York University, and established himself as a writer in New York City. His notable works include essays, memoirs, novels, and collaborations with jazz musicians. Murray's contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and honors, and he continues to inspire as a visiting professor and advocate for the arts.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1973

The Hero and the Blues. Columbia, MO; University of Missouri Press, 1973.

AL Book Collection

Murray, Albert, “The Hero and the Blues by Albert Murray,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8672.