The Missouri Connection
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| Released | 1993 | |||
| Recorded | September 14, 15, 1992 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 63:21 | |||
| Label | Reservoir | |||
| Producer | Mark Feldman | |||
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The Missouri Connection is an album by pianists Jay McShann and John Hicks, recorded in 1992.
Recording and music
[edit | edit source]The album was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on September 14 and 15, 1992.[1] Most of the tracks are piano duets between Jay McShann and John Hicks, with the former also singing on two tracks.[2] "Sweet Lorraine" is played solo by McShann, and Hicks plays "Reflections" alone.[2]
Release
[edit | edit source]The Missouri Connection was released by Reservoir Records.[1]
Reception
[edit | edit source]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
The AllMusic reviewer commented that, "While Hicks is a more modern player than McShann, the two pianists blend together quite well and this combination, which may not seem all that logical at first glance, works."[2]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]- "The Missouri Connection" (Jay McShann, John Hicks) – 6:07
- "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (George Bassman, Ned Washington) – 7:29
- "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" (Duke Ellington, Mack David) – 7:49
- "Jumpin' the Blues" (McShann, Charlie Parker) – 4:28
- "Sweet Lorraine" (Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish) – 5:21
- "Reflections" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:37
- "What Am I Here For" (Ellington, Frankie Laine) – 7:51
- "Fiddlin' Around" (McShann) – 5:20
- "All of Me" (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons) – 4:03
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 4:16
- "There Will Never Be Another You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 5:48
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Jay McShann – piano, vocals
- John Hicks – piano
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b "RSR CD 124". Reservoir Music. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott "Jay McShann – The Missouri Connection". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
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