The Big Apple Bash

The Big Apple Bash is an album by jazz pianist Jay McShann, recorded in 1978 and released by the Atlantic label.^[1][2]

The Big Apple Bash
Studio album by Jay McShann
Released	1979
Recorded	August 3, 8 & 10, 1978
Studio	Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:51
Label	Atlantic SD 8804
Producer	İlhan Mimaroğlu
Jay McShann chronology
Kansas City Hustle (1978) The Big Apple Bash (1979) Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players (1980)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote that "McShann's vocals are nice and relaxed, a bit reminiscent of Hoagy Carmichael."^[4]

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".^[3]

Track listing

1. "Crazy Legs and Friday Strut" (Jay McShann) – 7:48
2. "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 7:52
3. "Dickie's Dream" (Count Basie, Lester Young) – 6:03
4. "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller, Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf) – 5:09
5. "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" (Eddie Miller) – 4:43
6. "Blue Feeling" (Duke Ellington) – 5:12
7. "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)

References

1. Both Sides Now: Atlantic Album Discography, Part 3 - 1200 Jazz Series (1966-1977) accessed April 8, 2019
2. Lane, George (24 May 1979). "Shades of Blue". Bay State Banner. No. 33. p. 13.
3. Yanow, Scott. Jay McShann: The Big Apple Bash Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
4. Honig, Tom (1 Jun 1979). "Record Reviews". Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 23.