The Man from Muskogee

by Jay McShann

Overview

Pianist-vocalist Jay McShann was in the early part of his comeback when he recorded this superior quartet session with violinist Claude Williams (a veteran who was also on the verge of finally being discovered), bassist Don Thompson and drummer Paul Gunther in 1972. Reissued on CD, the fine swing date is so enjoyable that it makes one wonder how McShann and especially Williams had remained so obscure for the past 20 years. McShann (who takes four spirited vocals) leads the quartet through veteran standards and a few blues with the highlights including "After You've Gone," "Yardbird Suite," "Hootie Blues" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/1995
Label:	SACKVILLE RECORDS
UPC:	0778133300525

Tracks

1. After You've Gone
2. 'Fore Day Rider
3. Yardbird Suite
4. I'll Catch the Sun
5. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
6. Smooth Sailing
7. Mary Ann
8. These Foolish Things
9. Hootie Blues
10. Nancy Boogie
11. Jumpin' at the Woodside

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jay McShann   Primary Artist,Vocals,Piano
Paul Gunther   Drums
Claude "Fiddler" Williams   Guitar,Violin,Guitar (Electric)
Don Thompson   Bass
Don Thompson Quartet   Bass

Technical Credits

Walter Brown   Composer
Rod McKuen   Composer
Phil Sheridan   Engineer
Mercer Ellington   Composer
Harry Link   Composer
Henry Creamer   Composer
Holt Marvell   Composer
Arnett Cobb   Composer
Ted Persons   Composer
Ray Charles   Composer
Bill Smith   Design,Photography,Typesetting
Jack Strachey   Composer
Claude "Fiddler" Williams   Composer
Count Basie   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer
John Norris   Liner Notes,Producer
Jay McShann   Composer
Turner Layton   Composer