The Big Apple Bash is an album by jazz pianist Jay McShann, recorded in 1978 and released by the Atlantic label.Both Sides Now: Atlantic Album Discography, Part 3 - 1200 Jazz Series (1966-1977) accessed April 8, 2019
Reception
The Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote that "McShann's vocals are nice and relaxed, a bit reminiscent of Hoagy Carmichael."
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".
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)
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