1993 studio album by Jay McShann, John Hicks
The Missouri Connection
Recording and music [ edit] 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] The Missouri Connection was released by Reservoir Records.[1]
Reception [ edit] 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]
“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] References [ edit]
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release,
As
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 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)
With
With
With
With
With
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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