The Jumpin’ Blues

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The Jumpin’ Blues is a classic 1942 Kansas City jazz and blues recording by the Jay McShann Orchestra featuring Charlie Parker, known for its driving swing and influential alto saxophone work.

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instanceOf blues composition
jazz composition
song
associatedAct Charlie Parker NERFINISHED
Jay McShann NERFINISHED
associatedScene Kansas City jazz scene
composer Charlie Parker NERFINISHED
Jay McShann NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
era 1940s jazz
featuredMusician Charlie Parker NERFINISHED
genre Kansas City jazz
blues
jazz
hasKeyContributionBy Charlie Parker alto saxophone solo
hasSubgenreElement jump blues
historicalSignificance early document of Charlie Parker’s emerging style
influencedGenre bebop
instrumentation alto saxophone
language English
notableFor driving swing feel
influential alto saxophone work
originalMedium 78 rpm record
performanceEnsembleType big band
performer Jay McShann Orchestra NERFINISHED
placeOfRecording United States NERFINISHED
recordingDate 1942
rhythmicCharacteristic driving swing rhythm
style swing

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Jay McShann Orchestra notableWork The Jumpin’ Blues