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Jay McShann

Born: Jan 12, 1909 in Muskogee, OK

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Died: Dec 7, 2006 in Kansas City, MO

Genre: Blues, Jazz

Styles: Swing, Jump Blues, Big Band, Piano Blues, Boogie-Woogie, Jazz Blues, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Bop, Stride, Classic Jazz

Biography: The great veteran pianist Jay McShann (also known as Hootie) enjoyed a long career and it is unfair to primarily think of him as merely the leader of an orchestra that featured a young Charlie Parker. He was mostly self-taught as a pianist, worked with Don Byas as early as 1931 and played throughout ...Read full biography

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Paris All-Star Blues: A Tribute

Released: 1989

Label: Music Masters

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The Jay McShann orchestra of the early 1940s, best known for having among its sidemen Charlie Parker, only lasted a few years, but made its impact on jazz history. In 1989, pianist McShann had a rare opportunity ...Read full review

Crazy Legs and Friday Strut

Released: 1976

Label: Sackville

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Pianist Jay McShann and tenor saxophonist Buddy Tate are well showcased on this set of duets. Tate leaves his clarinet in the case, and McShann refrains from vocalizing. The results are melodic but swinging ...Read full review

More Jay McShann albums: Main Albums (35), Compilations (18)

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