Category: Jay McShann

Swingmatism Jay McShann Orchestra April 30, 1941 This side was cut in Dalls, Texas on April 30, 1941 with Harold Bruce, Orville Piggie Minor, and Bernard Anderson, trumpets; Joe Taswell Baird, trombone; Charlie Parker, and John...

Spotlight on Jay McShann The Last of the Blue Devils (Documentary) 1974 Performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City in 1974, McShann sings “Jumpin’ the Blues” and his hit “Hootie...

Hold ‘Em Hootie Jay McShann Recorded in 1941 This recording was made by pianist Jay McShann in 1941.Click here to Support...

Dexter Blues Jay McShann and his Orchestra 1941 recording This record was made by the Jay McShann Orchestra in 1941 and features a young Charlie Parker on sax.Click here to Support...

Hootie Blues Jay McShann and his Orchestra 1941 recording This recording was made by “Jay McShann’s Orchestra” during 1941 with personnel including Jay McShann, piano and leader; Walter Brown, vocals; and...