George Morrow's career took off when, in the mid-50s, he was approached by Max Roach, who was co-leading a now historic quintet with Clifford Brown. After Clifford Brown's untimely death, he continued to perform with Max Roach and took part in the bands led by Sonny Rollins in the mid-50s. The two musicians already knew each other, having recorded together in Max Roach and Clifford Brown's quintet. The details of his subsequent career are not numerous. Apart from his collaborations with Sonny Stitt, Anita O'Day and Chet Baker, it would seem that George Morrow retired during the 60s, although he was a well-known bassist in the milieu, notably after his collaboration in the quintet
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