Albert Murray (writer)

Albert Murray
Born	(1916-05-12)May 12, 1916 Nokomis, Escambia County, Alabama, U.S.
Died	August 18, 2013(2013-08-18) (aged 97) Harlem, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Tuskegee Institute (BS) University of Michigan Northwestern University University of Paris New York University (MA)
Occupation	Writer
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1943–1962
Rank	Major

Albert L. Murray (May 12, 1916 – August 18, 2013) was an American literary and music critic, novelist, essayist, and biographer. His books include The Omni-Americans, South to a Very Old Place, and Stomping the Blues.