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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: classic 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. ~ Michael G. Nastos
/Duke Robillard/Maria Muldaur.
Recorded at Beta Sound, Edmonton, Canada on August 10-13, 1998. Includes liner notes by Holger Petersen.
Personnel includes: Jay McShann (vocals, piano); Maria Muldaur (vocals); Duke Robillard (acoustic, electric & steel guitar); Dave Babcock (alto & tenor saxophones); Doug James (tenor & baritone saxophones); Dennis Taylor (tenor saxophone); Bob Tidseley (trumpet); John Packer (upright bass); Marty Richard (drums).
Still Jumpin' The Blues Music
Jay Mcshann - Still Jumpin' The Blues Songs
| 1 | Goin' to Chicago | | | |
| 2 | Moten Swing * See All 9 | 4:22 | $1.29 | (From different album) |
| 3 | Sunny Side of the Street | | | |
| 4 | Ain't Nobody's Business See All 3  | | | |
| 5 | Come on Over to My House See All 5 | | | |
| 6 | Trouble In Mind See All 5 | | | |
| 7 | Say Forward, I'll March * See All 4 | 4:44 | | (From different album) |
| 8 | Backwater Blues | | | |
| 9 | She's Got It | | | |
| 10 | Hootie's K.C. Christmas Prayer | | | |
| 11 | Interview With Jay McShann | | | |
| (*) MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for. |
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