1979 studio album by Jay McShann
The Big Apple Bash jazz pianistJay McShann , recorded in 1978 and released by theAtlantic label.[ 1] [ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 3]
TheSanta Cruz Sentinel [ 4]
TheAllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted: "On this excellent release, McShann appears with two groups of all-stars. ... The unusual grouping of swing, bop and modern stylists is successful".[ 3]
"Crazy Legs and Friday Strut" (Jay McShann) – 7:48 "Georgia on My Mind " (Hoagy Carmichael ,Stuart Gorrell ) – 7:52 "Dickie's Dream" (Count Basie ,Lester Young ) – 6:03 "Ain't Misbehavin' " (Fats Waller ,Harry Brooks ,Andy Razaf ) – 5:09 "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" (Eddie Miller) – 4:43 "Blue Feeling" (Duke Ellington ) – 5:12 "Jumpin' the Blues" (McShann,Charlie Parker ) – 7:12 Jay McShann -piano , vocalsDoc Cheatham –trumpet (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)Dickie Wells –trombone (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)Herbie Mann –flute ,tenor saxophone (tracks 1-4, 6 & 7)Earle Warren –alto saxophone (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)Gerry Mulligan –baritone saxophone ,soprano saxophone (tracks 1 & 2)John Scofield –guitar Eddie Gómez (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7),Jack Six (tracks 1 & 2) -bass Connie Kay (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7),Joe Morello (tracks 1 & 2) -drums Sammy Figueroa –percussion (track 1)Janis Siegel – vocals (track 4)
Years listed represent year of recording, not year of release
Albums
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