music.wikisort.org - CompositionThe Missouri Connection is an album by pianists Jay McShann and John Hicks, recorded in 1992.
1993 studio album by Jay McShann, John Hicks
The Missouri Connection |
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Released | 1993 |
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Recorded | September 14, 15, 1992 |
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Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ |
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Genre | Jazz |
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Length | 63:21 |
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Label | Reservoir |
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Producer | Mark Feldman |
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Some Blues (1993) |
The Missouri Connection (1993) |
Hootie's Jumpin' Blues (1997) |
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Recording and music
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
The Missouri Connection was released by Reservoir Records.[1]
Reception
Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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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
- "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
References
- "RSR CD 124". Reservoir Music. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- Yanow, Scott "Jay McShann – The Missouri Connection". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 988. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise. |
As leader or co-leader |
- Hells Bells (1975)
- Steadfast (1975)
- After the Morning (West 54, 1979)
- Some Other Time (1981)
- John Hicks (1982)
- In Concert (1984)
- Inc. 1 (1985)
- Luminous (and Elise Wood, 1985–88)
- Two of a Kind (and Ray Drummond, 1986–87)
- I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By (1987)
- East Side Blues (1988)
- Naima's Love Song (1988)
- Oleo (New York Unit, 1989)
- Rhythm-a-Ning (and Kenny Barron, 1989)
- Blue Bossa (New York Unit, 1990)
- Is That So? (1990)
- Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990)
- Power Trio (1990)
- St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors (1991)
- Tribute to George Adams (1991–92)
- After the Morning (Dominic Sciscente Music, 1992)
- Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
- Crazy for You (1992)
- Friends Old and New (1992)
- Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
- Now's the Time (New York Unit, 1992)
- Over the Rainbow (New York Unit, 1992)
- Single Petal of a Rose (1992)
- The Missouri Connection (and Jay McShann, 1992)
- Beyond Expectations (1993)
- Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday (1993)
- Akari (New York Unit, 1994)
- Duality (and Peter Leitch, 1994)
- Gentle Rain (1994)
- In the Mix (1994)
- Heart Beats (Keystone Trio, 1995)
- Piece for My Peace (1995)
- Cry Me a River (1997)
- Newklear Music (Keystone Trio, 1997)
- Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook (1997)
- Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook (1997)
- Trio + Strings (1997)
- Hicks Time (released 1998)
- Impressions of Mary Lou (1998)
- Beautiful Friendship (and Elise Wood, 2000)
- Music in the Key of Clark (2001)
- Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook (2003)
- Twogether (with Frank Morgan, 2005–6)
- I Remember You (2006)
- On the Wings of an Eagle (2006)
- Sweet Love of Mine (2006)
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With Art Blakey | |
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With Arthur Blythe | |
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With David Murray | |
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With Pharoah Sanders | |
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With others |
- Solid! (Eric Alexander, 1998)
- Sunday in New York (Eric Alexander, 2005)
- Eby (Hamiet Bluiett, 1984)
- Fast Last! (Lester Bowie, 1974)
- Now It's My Turn (Betty Carter, 1976)
- The Audience with Betty Carter (1979)
- It's Not About the Melody (Betty Carter, 1992)
- Gardenias for Lady Day (James Carter, 2003)
- The Bassist: Homage to Diversity (Richard Davis, released 2001)
- Structurally Sound (Booker Ervin, 1966)
- Flying Colors (Ricky Ford, 1980)
- Interpretations (Ricky Ford, 1982)
- Awakening (Sonny Fortune, 1985)
- The Outside Within (Chico Freeman, 1978)
- Spirit Sensitive (Chico Freeman, 1978–79)
- Habana (Roy Hargrove, 1997)
- Again and Again (Oliver Lake, 1991)
- 52nd Street Themes (Joe Lovano, 1999)
- On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard (Joe Lovano, 2002)
- Streams of Expression (Joe Lovano, 2005)
- Hi Voltage (Hank Mobley, 1967)
- Taru (Lee Morgan, 1968)
- Staying on the Watch (Sonny Simmons, 1966)
- Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Charles Tolliver, 1972)
- Love Remains (Bobby Watson, 1986)
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