JAY McSHANN * THE BAND THAT JUMPS THE BLUES ! *

    El pianista Jay McShann es una de nuestras debilidades, hoy por casualidad en una visita rutinaria por la calle Tallers de Bcn hemos pillado este album que lleva por título THE BAND THAT JUMPS THE BLUES ! y que reune junto a McShann una serie de muy buenos músicos entre ellos el singer Jimmy Witherspoon que canta en algunos de los temas que aparecen en el citado album, hemos encontrado en la red este par de temas tal y como se pueden oir , ( Se nota el paso del tiempo, e incluso un pelín rayado uno de ellos. ) y un tercero M.R. Boogie que forma parte de otra colección.pero con la misma orquesta Este album fue registrado en Los Angeles entre 1947 y 1949, reeditado en 1973 por BLACK LION RECORDS LONDON 

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Review by Scott Yanow

This collector's LP from the British Black Lion label features pianist Jay McShann during his post-war period, when he was often based in Los Angeles and recording for Swingtime. McShann backs singer Jimmy Witherspoon on "Skid Row Blues" (the alternate take is the one included), and vocalist Crown Prince Waterford is on one number. Otherwise, McShann heads medium-size bands from 1948-49 that mostly lack any big names, although the young trumpeter Art Farmer and tenor saxophonist Maxwell Davis make appearances. There are a few vocals by Lois Booker and Maxine Reed, but the emphasis is on ensemble work and concise solos that fall between swing and early R&B. Spirited music, most of which has not been fully reissued on CD yet.             

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