1993 studio album by Jay McShann, John Hicks
The Missouri Connection is an album by pianists Jay McShann and John Hicks , recorded in 1992.
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
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
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)
WithArt Blakey WithArthur Blythe WithDavid Murray WithPharoah Sanders 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)
Years listed represent year of recording, not year of release
Albums