Morrison was classically trained, and was competent on trumpet and percussion in addition to bass.
He played with Lucky Thompson in the early 1950s, and then recorded with Horace Silver, Gigi Gryce, and Art Farmer.
He was a noted accompanist and sideman, playing with Carmen McRae, Tiny Bradshaw, King Pleasure, Zoot Sims, Eddie Jefferson, the J. J. Johnson/Kai Winding Quintet (1954), Duke Ellington (1955 and 1964), Lou Donaldson, Johnny Smith, Mal Waldron, Randy Weston, Babs Gonzales, the Newport Rebels (1960), Shirley Scott, Red Garland, Charles McPherson, and Sy Oliver and the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band (1986).
With Dave Bailey With Betty Carter With Lou Donaldson With Duke Ellington With Red Garland With Willis Jackson With Etta Jones With Joe Jones With Gildo Mahones With Charles McPherson With Gerry Mulligan With Charlie Rouse With Shirley Scott With Randy Weston
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