Jay McShann with Duke Robillard and Maria Muldaur - Still Jumpin' The Blues (1999)
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Jump Blues, Piano Blues, Piano Jazz | Label: Irond | # IROND CD 07-K13
At age 83, pianist/vocalist Jay McShann was still at the top of his game and providing many lessons for the younger "swing" cats and kittens. He is the epitome of what can be done when jazz and blues are mixed equally, especially when the fun factor is liberally added in. While some might find this typical, many others should revel in the sound of one of this music's last living legends who is still doing it, and doing it very well at that. The chemistry between McShann and guitarist/session leader Duke Robillard is considerable and undeniable, and makes Still Jumpin' the Blues enjoyable throughout. With such solid support from Robillard and the band, McShann has nothing to worry about. Everything you might want is here:
versions of "Goin' to Chicago," "Ain't Nobody's Business," and "Trouble In Mind"; a nice rearrangement with tempo shift from mellow to mid-tempo on "Sunny Side of the Street"; Maria Muldaur's sultry singing on "Come on Over to My House," and especially the Bessie Smith evergreen "Backwater Blues"; wonderful instrumentals like "Moten Swing" and "Say Forward, I'll March"; and even a little Hawaiian slide accenting "Hootie's K.C. Christmas Prayer." The disc ends with a short solo piano version of "Georgia on My Mind," followed by a lengthy interview with McShann, explaining his nickname "Hootie," happenings in Kansas City, and other topics. Recordings this precious, historical and relevant cannot be dismissed. Instead they should be celebrated, as should the career of McShann, a most enduring figure in American music. His signature spare piano, with its bluesy flourishes, and his slightly mushy vocal style are as distinctive as any, and come shining through on this exceptional document of one of our true musical treasures.
If you're a fan of music that straddles that line between jazz and blues, Jay McShann's Still Jumpin' The Blues will hit you where you live. No one epitomizes Kansas City jump better than 83-year-old McShann, the smooth pianist and veteran band leader. McShann plays and sings with incredible energy on this charming set of tunes featuring guitarist Duke Robillard and his band, as well as sassy vocalist Maria Muldaur.
McShann and Robillard are a highly compatible pair, and their interplay is marvelous on some familiar chestnuts ("Goin' To Chicago, "Moten Swing," "Ain't Nobody's Business") and a few obscure numbers ("Say Forward, I'll March," "She's Got It"). Maria Muldaur's appearance is a real highlight as she colors Julia Lee's "Come On Over To My House" and Bessie Smith's
"Backwater Blues" with style and attitude. McShann's piano work is intricate and bluesy, and his fingering still evokes his original idol, Earl Hines. I've always thought McShann's vocals a bit nasal, but I can't complain about his performance here.
The CD concludes with an 18-minute interview during which McShann talks about the origination of his nickname "Hootie," Kansas City during the '30s, and Charlie Parker (whom he discovered). A wonderful collection throughout.
Piano, Vocals - Jay McShann
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Steel Guitar - Duke Robillard
Vocals - Maria Muldaur
Tenor Saxophone - Dennis Taylor
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone - Dave Babcock
Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone - Doug James
Trumpet - Bob Tildseley
Bass - John Packer
Drums - Marty Richards
Tracklist:01. Goin' To Chicago (4:33)
02. Moten Swing (4:22)
03. Sunny Side Of The Street (4:57)
04. Ain't Nobody's Business (3:43)
05. Come On Over To My House (3:09)
06. Trouble In Mind (3:32)
07. Say Forward, I'll March (4:14)
08. Backwater blues (6:56)
09. She's Got It (4:53)
10. Hootie's K.C. Christmas Prayer (6:18)
11. Interview with Jay McShann (17:51)Download link:
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