Jay McShann Orchestra: Blues From Kansas City (The Original

Jay McShann Orchestra: Blues From Kansas City (The Original Decca Recordings)

Jay McShann Orchestra Blues from Kansas CityThis CD surpasses all former collections of pianistJay McShann's early recordings, for it is comprised of every commercial side made byMcShannduring 1941-1943, including 11 delightful, if rarely heard, trio and quartet numbers (featuringMcShann, bassistGene Ramey, and drummerGus Johnson), along with four lesser-known vocals by the limited but talentedWalter Brownthat are normally skipped. The result is as complete a musical picture ofJay McShann's early piano style and his orchestra (at least how they sounded in the studios) as is possible. AltoistCharlie Parkerhas five influential if brief solos (best is "Sepian Bounce") and trumpetersOrville MinorandBuddy Anderson, altoistJohn Jackson, andPaul Quinichetteon tenor also have their spots. However,McShannis clearly the main star of this definitive set by the last of the great Kansas City swing big bands.Track List:SwingmatismHootie BluesDexter BluesVine Street BoogieConfessin' the BluesHold 'Em HootieOne Woman's Man'Fore Day RiderSo You Won't JumpNew Confessin' the BluesRed River BluesBaby Heart BluesCryin' Won't Make MeHootie's Ignorant OilLonely Boy BluesGet Me on your MindThe Jumpin' BluesSepian BounceSay forward, I'll MarchWrong NeighborhoodHometown BluesThe CD is new in sealed packaging.Please, take a look at the photos provided. Thank you for your interest!
Country USA
Manufacturer GRP RECORDS
Binding Audio CD
UPCs 011105061421
EANs 0011105061421
ReleaseDate 1992-07-21

Country	USA
Manufacturer	GRP RECORDS
Binding	Audio CD
UPCs	011105061421
EANs	0011105061421
ReleaseDate	1992-07-21

Jay McShann Orchestra: Blues From Kansas City (The Original Decca Recordings)