Saturday, 17 October 2015

Jazz Greats: Jay Mcshann

James Columbus "Jay" McShann (January 12, 1916 – December 7, 2006) 
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Jump Blues, Jazz and swing Bandleader, Pianist and Singer, Jay Mcshann, was a renown musician, who was a main architect of "The Kansas City Sound". His Bands included major Stars (Charlie Parker, Ben Webster, etc.) and his influential works are still treasured today. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Hands off (ft. Priscilla Bowman) and Confession of the Blues ( The Jay Mcshann Orchestra)


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_McShann
Background information
Birth nameJames Columbus McShann
Also known asHootie
BornJanuary 12, 1916
Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
DiedDecember 7, 2006 (aged 90)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
GenresBluesswingjazzjump bluesbebop
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer, soldier
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1931–2006
LabelsVee-Jay Records

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