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Jay McShann
American blues, jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer (1916–2006).
Born January 12th, 1916 in Muskogee.
Died December 7th, 2006 at 90 years old in Kansas City. [ref]
Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz musician, pianist
Website
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Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t. Richard Bach