Jay McShann holding his 1996 Pioneer Award plaque from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation; standing in front of a plastic sheet with the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards logo repeated over and over.
1996
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Text of plaque: The Trustees of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation are honored to present the 1996 Pioneer Award to Jay McShann in recognition of your artistry and lifelong contributions to Rhythm and Blues music.
