Jay McShann Collection

The Jay McShann Collection was gifted to the LaBudde Special Collections Department by the McShann Family in July 2009. Inclusive dates are 1916-2006. This collection contains a lot of information relating to McShann's renewed popularity and recognition, starting in the 1970s when the blues music saw a resurgence.

Items in Collection: 756

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Advertising & Media

Black History & Representation

Jazz, Big Band, & Music Industry

Kansas City History

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Jay McShann taking a cigarette break with three unidentified musicians; all seated except the man standing next to McShann; the man 2nd from the left is holding a guitar in his lap; a drum set is seen...

Date Published

1981

1990

Jay McShann standing facing the left of the photo and speaking with guitarist Bob (Mintzer possibly) and seated saxophonist Randy (Brecker possibly) in an unidentified class or practice room.

Date Published

1981

1970

Jay McShann, seated at a white piano with an unidentified African American male saxophonist standing near him and an unidentified African American male guitarist seated behind him; other people around...

Date Published

1983-01

Jay McShann performing on stage with Gerald Spait, bass, and other musicians at an unidentified outdoor concert; banners for Miller Genuine Draft are behind the stage; an unidentified white woman and...

Date Published

1981

1990

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Jay McShann Collection

Jay McShann and three others taking a cigarette break

Jay McShann standing and speaking with Bob and Randy

Jay McShann with other musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Jay McShann, Gerald Spaits, and others performing on an outdoor stage

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