Jay McShann • The Man From Muskogee

Review by Scott Yanow

Pianist-vocalist Jay McShann was in the early part of his comeback when he recorded this superior quartet session with violinist Claude Williams (a veteran who was also on the verge of finally being discovered), bassist Don Thompson and drummer Paul Gunther in 1972. Reissued on CD, the fine swing date is so enjoyable that it makes one wonder how McShann and especially Williams had remained so obscure for the past 20 years. McShann (who takes four spirited vocals) leads the quartet through veteran standards and a few blues with the highlights including "After You've Gone," "Yardbird Suite," "Hootie Blues" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside." Recommended.

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Reseña de Scott Yanow

El pianista y vocalista Jay McShann estaba en la primera parte de su regreso cuando grabó esta sesión de cuarteto superior con el violinista Claude Williams (un veterano que también estaba a punto de ser descubierto), el bajista Don Thompson y el baterista Paul Gunther en 1972. Reeditada en CD, la fina fecha de swing es tan agradable que hace que uno se pregunte cómo McShann y especialmente Williams han permanecido tan oscuros durante los últimos 20 años. McShann (que lleva cuatro voces animadas) dirige el cuarteto a través de estándares veteranos y algunos blues con lo más destacado, incluyendo "After You've Gone", "Yardbird Suite", "Hootie Blues" y "Jumpin' at the Woodside". Recomendado.

Tracklist Show Credits
A1 After You've Gone 3:31
A2 Four Day Rider 3:51
A3 Yardbird Suite 3:48
A4 I'll Catch The Sun 4:44
A5 Things Ain't What They Used To Be 6:21
B1 Smooth Sailing 2:42
B2 Mary Ann 3:41
B3 These Foolish Things 5:13
B4 Hootie Blues 4:22
B5 Nancy Boogie 3:06
B6 Jumping At The Woodside 3:45

Credits
Piano, Vocals – Jay McShann
Violin, Guitar – Claude Williams

 Bass – Don Thompson
Drums – Paul Gunther

Recorded June 24 1972 at Thunder Sound.

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