The Missouri Connection

by Jay McShann

Overview

This set is a bit unusual, for one would not automatically expect Jay McShann and John Hicks to record a set of piano duets. Since Hicks has always been a flexible player, he defers to McShann, meeting the older pianist on his own turf. The repertoire is not at all unusual for McShann (particularly since "The Missouri Connection" is a medium-tempo blues). Hicks has Thelonious Monk's "Reflections" as his solo feature, while McShann takes "Sweet Lorraine" as a solo, contributing vocals to a couple of the other selections. While Hicks is a more modern player than McShann, the two pianists blend together quite well and this combination, which may not seem all that logical at first glance, works. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1994
Label:	Reservoir (City Hall)
UPC:	0747985012429
Rank:	217934

Tracks

1. The Missouri Connection
2. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
3. I'm Just a Lucky So and So
4. Jumpin' the Blues
5. Sweet Lorraine
6. Reflections
7. What Am I Here For?
8. Fiddlin' Around
9. All of Me
10. In a Sentimental Mood
11. There Will Never Be Another You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jay McShann   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
John Hicks   Primary Artist,Piano

Technical Credits

Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Ned Washington   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Gerald Marks   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Mark Feldman   Producer
Peter Leitch   Liner Notes
Maureen Sickler   Assistant Engineer
Manny Kurtz   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
B. Robert Johnson   Design,Photography
Kayla Feldman   Executive Producer
Seymour Simons   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Frankie Laine   Composer
Clifford R. Burwell   Composer
George Bassman   Composer
Mack David   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer
John Hicks   Composer,Performer
Jay McShann   Composer
Walter Brown   Composer