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Jay McShann

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American blues, jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer (1916-2006)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1916 to 2006 · aged 90
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James Columbus "Jay" McShann 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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Photos 2

McShann at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, c. 1995McShann at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, c. 1995

Awards 3

2007Kansas Music Hall of Fame
1998Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
NEA Jazz Masters

Connected to Jay 6

Marilyn MayeAlso won Kansas Music Hall of FameJason MarsalisAlso won NEA Jazz MastersKatrina ElamAlso won Oklahoma Music Hall of FameLeona MitchellAlso won Oklahoma Music Hall of FameJoe WilderAlso won NEA Jazz MastersKevin MahoganyAlso won Kansas Music Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2006 · aged 90
Wikipedia
13 languages

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