James P. Johnson

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James P. Johnson (James Price Johnson, also known as Jimmy Johnson, February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of the stride style of jazz piano, he along with Jelly Roll Morton, were arguably the two most important pianists who bridged the ragtime and jazz eras, and the two most important catalysts in the evolution of ragtime piano into jazz. As such, he was a model for Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Tatum and his more famous pupil, Fats Waller. Johnson composed many hit tunes including the them...read more

Rosetta Keeping out of mischief now Who? Charleston old fashioned love open your heart love bug Ivy Riffs jimmy johnson Runnin’ wild medley I ve found a new baby Aintcha got music Todlin Yamekraw After you’ve gone He s mine all mine Nobody worries about me Watch me go Black snake moan Belle of phillippines A real slow drag You don t understand Georgia s always on my mind Baby won t you please come home Sweet mistreater Original black bottom dance Old Wrap your troubles in dreams Help me You can t do what my last man did Modernistic Skiddle de scow Rebecca Latin thunder Daylight savin blues Music box rag

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