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James Columbus "Jay" McShann (January 12, 1916 – December 7, 2006) was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader. He led bands in Kansas City, Missouri, that included Charlie Parker , Bernard Anderson , Walter Brown , and Ben Webster .
Dec 9, 2006 · Jay McShann, a jazz pianist known for his hard-driving, bluesy style but probably best known for giving Charlie Parker his first big break, died Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. He was...
Dec 7, 2006 · Jay McShann was a self-taught pianist, vocalist, and bandleader who helped Charlie Parker and other jazz legends. He recorded and performed with his own big band and small group, and was featured in several films and documentaries.
Aug 31, 2017 · Jay McShann grew up in Oklahoma and came to Kansas City in 1937 when it was the capital for boogie-woogie, blues and swing. In Kansas City, he assembled his now-legendary big band.
Jan 28, 2020 · Jazz great Charlie “Bird” Parker would have turned one hundred years old this year. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, 1920, Parker got his first career boost under the tutelage of another KC jazz great, the late pianist and bandleader Jay McShann.
Jun 28, 2019 · A 1990 concert by the late pianist and singer Jay McShann, recorded by a Japanese producer, has been released as "Live in Tokyo". The album showcases McShann's joyful and soulful style of Kansas City jazz, which influenced many musicians.
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Learn about Jay McShann, a jazz pianist and band leader who helped develop the Kansas City sound and launched Charlie Parker's career. Find out his biography, achievements, and legacy in this article.
