| Kansas City Hustle | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | June 20 & 21, 1978 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studios, Toronto, Canada | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 47:04 | |||
| Label | Sackville 3021 | |||
| Producer | John Norris, Bill Smith | |||
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Kansas City Hustle is a solo album by pianist Jay McShann, recorded in 1978 and first released by the Canadian Sackville label as an LP before being reissued on the compilation CD Solos & Duets. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The Globe and Mail wrote that "McShann transcends the usual cliches of the music with a style that is subtle, controlled and elegant, yet he manages to retain the appropriate emotional edge." [3]
AllMusic's Scott Yanow noted: "As usual, McShann drenches the songs he interprets with the blues, while always swinging; his basslines are always a joy." [2]
All compositions by Jay McShann except where noted
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