Jay McShann
American blues, jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer (1916-2006) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 90
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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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2006 · aged 90
Where to find them
The same award as Jay
Marilyn MayeBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Mike FinniganBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Samuel RameyBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Bennie MotenBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Kerry LivgrenBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Bobby WatsonBoth received Kansas Music Hall of Fame