Blowin' in from K.C.

Blowin' in from K.C. is an album by saxophonist Joe Thomas and pianist Jay McShann which was recorded in late 1982 and released by the Uptown label in 1983.Jazzlists: Uptown Records discography accessed April 12, 2019

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "There are several exciting selections on this date ... This very rewarding Uptown LP (Joe Thomas' last recording) is a near-classic".

Track listing All compositions by Joe Thomas except where noted "Raw Meat" – 6:05 "Tearing Hair" (Joe Thomas, George Duvivier) – 5:31 "What's Your Story Morning Glory" (Jack Lawrence, Paul Francis Webster) – 5:20 "Star Mist" (Thomas, Duvivier) – 2:47 "Jumpin' Joe" – 4:30 "Dog Food" – 5:45 "If I Could Be with You" (James P. Johnson, Henry Creamer) – 5:20 "Backstage at the Apollo" – 3:20

Personnel Joe Thomas – tenor saxophone Jay McShann – piano Johnny Grimes – trumpet Dicky Harris – trombone Haywood Henry – baritone saxophone George Duvivier – bass Oliver Jackson (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6), Jackie Williams (tracks 3, 4, 7 & 8) – drums Don Sickler – arranger

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