The Missouri Connection

The album was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on September 14 and 15, 1992.^[1] Most of the tracks are piano duets between Jay McShann and John Hicks, with the former also singing on two tracks.^[2] "Sweet Lorraine" is played solo by McShann, and Hicks plays "Reflections" alone.^[2]

The Missouri Connection was released by Reservoir Records.^[1]

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The AllMusic reviewer commented that, "While Hicks is a more modern player than McShann, the two pianists blend together quite well and this combination, which may not seem all that logical at first glance, works."^[2]

1. "The Missouri Connection" (Jay McShann, John Hicks) – 6:07
2. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (George Bassman, Ned Washington) – 7:29
3. "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" (Duke Ellington, Mack David) – 7:49
4. "Jumpin' the Blues" (McShann, Charlie Parker) – 4:28
5. "Sweet Lorraine" (Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish) – 5:21
6. "Reflections" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:37
7. "What Am I Here For" (Ellington, Frankie Laine) – 7:51
8. "Fiddlin' Around" (McShann) – 5:20
9. "All of Me" (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons) – 4:03
10. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 4:16
11. "There Will Never Be Another You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 5:48

• Jay McShann – piano, vocals
• John Hicks – piano