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Jay Columbus “Hootie” McShann

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Jay Columbus “Hootie” McShann

Birth
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
7 Dec 2006 (aged 90)
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Plot
Section 58 Row 5 Site 2
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Jazz and Blues Musician. Born James Columbus McShann, he was a pianist and bandleader who helped pioneer the 'Kansas City Jazz Sound'. He was also credited with introducing Charlie "Bird" Parker (who played in his band) to the world. McShann was the subject of the 1978 Michael Farrell and Bart Becker film "Hooties Blues". During World War II, McShann served in the US Army from 1943 to 1944.
Jazz and Blues Musician. Born James Columbus McShann, he was a pianist and bandleader who helped pioneer the 'Kansas City Jazz Sound'. He was also credited with introducing Charlie "Bird" Parker (who played in his band) to the world. McShann was the subject of the 1978 Michael Farrell and Bart Becker film "Hooties Blues". During World War II, McShann served in the US Army from 1943 to 1944.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Dec 7, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16952486/jay_columbus-mcshann: accessed ), memorial page for Jay Columbus “Hootie” McShann (12 Jan 1916–7 Dec 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16952486, citing Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.