JAY McSHANN, CHARLIE PARKER CONFESSIN' THE BLUES 78RPM DECCA 8559
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VG copy. Although most people probably have never heard of Jay McShann, this record was seminal for the development of both rhythm & blues and jazz. "Confessin' the Blues", mostly written by the band's freshly recruited singerWalter Brown, became a big hit and, although it didn't make Billboard's pop charts, sold about 500,000 copies during the first 18 months after its release. It was one of the most influential records for the youngChuck Berry, who actually sang it on his very first public performance in 1941 at the high school he attended. Berry always remembered the song and, almost 20 years later, included a cover version on his LPRockin' at the Hops. Berry's version again was the one that the Rolling Stones had in mind when they recorded their own cover in the Chess studios in 1964. "Hootie Blues", on the other side, is not a bit less important. The lyrics also come from Walter Brown but the music was co-written by leader McShann and the youngCharlie Parker. Although Bird did not take part in the small band recording of "Confessin'", he was a member of the Jay McShann Orchestra from 1937 until its demise on account of WW2 in 1942. On "Hootie Blues", he also contributes a very fine alto sax solo at the beginning of the track, his first solo ever recorded in a studio.
All 78s are carefully packaged in card, bubble wrap and void before being sent first class in a doubleskin box.
Up to four discs may be sent for the same price.
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