[Dixielandjazz] Re: S.F. Jazz festival 04 - Jay's age

[Nancy Giffin]

Many sources say 1909, but I'd bet on 1916.


From: Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>

Dear Bob,
Jay McShann
Born: Muskogee, Oklahoma
12th January 1909 (Chilton; Feather; Kinkle; Swaggie CD)
12th January 1916 (Grove; Mississippi Rag June 1974)
12th January 1917 (Peter J Silvester 'A Left Hand Like God')
Take your pick, as I have been unable verify the correct date.