Episode #846 – Jay McShann

Juke In The Back by Matt The Cat

Jul 19, 202659:00Music

Air Week: July 20-26, 2026 Jay McShann Jay McShann was a pioneer of Rhythm & Blues, cutting his teeth as a swing bandleader, arriving in Kansas City just as it was becoming a jazz mecca. In 1937, he heard the young Charl...

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