Jay McShann - Kansas City Blues 1944-1949 AEC Video the product of Cosimo Matassa's

the product of Cosimo Matassa's legendary New Orleans studio that was also the source of Fats Domino's hits

in a career that now spans seven decades

His groups on these sessions include Art Blakey

For nearly four decades

MGM and Decca labels from his 1948 debut with Chuck Guillory and His Rhythm Boys

Jay McShann - Kansas City Blues 1944-1949 AEC Video the product of Cosimo Matassa'sA longtime bandleader and ambassador of the Kansas City sound, McShann was also one of the most joyous, infectious, influential piano men of all. These 22 classics include his hits Hot Biscuits and Buttermilk plus Cover Up; Roll on Katy; I Want a Little Girl; Bar Fly Blues, and more!