Jay McShann
American blues/jazz bandleader, pianist and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Birth name | James Columbus McShann |
Also known as | Hootie |
Born | (1916-01-12)January 12, 1916 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | December 7, 2006(2006-12-07) (aged 90) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Genres | Blues, swing, jazz, jump blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1931–2006 |
Labels | Vee-Jay |
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