This 2-CD collection brings together three LPs from the 1970s which illustrate superbly the attributes of Jay McShann's piano stylings. "Tuxedo Junction," the title track, salutes Erskine Hawkins. Also recalled are Sir Charles Thompson and Illinois Jacquet ("Robbins Nest"), Mary Lou Williams ("Froggie Bottom"), Don Redman ("Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You") and Duke Ellington ("Do Nothing Until You Hear from Me"). This collection includes two previously unreleased vocal performances by Jay McShann of "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" and "Keep Your Hands Off Her."

Tracklist:

Tuxedo Junction
Robbin's Nest
Froggie Bottom
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
Do Nothing Until You Hear From Me
Baby Won't You Please Come Home - (previously unreleased)
Keep Your Hands Off Her - (previously unreleased)
Squeeze Me
Lulu's Back In Town
Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Tuxedo Junction
One Sided Love
Robins Nest
Froggie Bottom
Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me
Barrelhouse Bolero
'Round Midnight
(Since I Lost My Baby) I Almost Lost My Mind
Kansas City Hustle
Willow Weep For Me
Blue Turbulence
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Rockin' Chair
My Sweet Mama
Keep Your Hands Off Her

UPC: 778132501220
Label: Sackville Records
Release Date: 6.21.05
Format: CD

Don Thompson - Solos and Duets (2 CD)