The Big Apple Bash
The Big Apple Bash is an album by jazz pianist Jay McShann recorded in 1978 and released by the Atlantic label.[1]
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | August 3, 8 & 10, 1978 | |||
| Studio | Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:51 | |||
| Label | Atlantic SD 8804 | |||
| Producer | İlhan Mimaroğlu | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow noted "On this excellent release, McShann appears with two groups of all-stars. ... The unusual grouping of swing, bop and modern stylists is successful ".[2]
Track listing
- "Crazy Legs and Friday Strut" (Jay McShann) – 7:48
- "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 7:52
- "Dickie's Dream" (Count Basie, Lester Young) – 6:03
- "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller, Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf) – 5:09
- "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" (Eddie Miller) – 4:43
- "Blue Feeling" (Duke Ellington) – 5:12
- "Jumpin' the Blues" (McShann, Charlie Parker) – 7:12
Personnel
- Jay McShann - piano, vocals
- Doc Cheatham – trumpet (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)
- Dickie Wells – trombone (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)
- Herbie Mann – flute, tenor saxophone (tracks 1-4, 6 & 7)
- Earle Warren – alto saxophone (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7)
- Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone (tracks 1 & 2)
- John Scofield – guitar
- Eddie Gómez (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7), Jack Six (tracks 1 & 2) - bass
- Connie Kay (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 7), Joe Morello (tracks 1 & 2) - drums
- Sammy Figueroa – percussion (track 1)
- Janis Siegel – vocals (track 4)
References
- Both Sides Now: Atlantic Album Discography, Part 3 - 1200 Jazz Series (1966-1977) accessed April 8, 2019
- Yanow, Scott. Jay McShann: The Big Apple Bash Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
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