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for money. Leeds Music Ltd. (25 Denmark Street, London, W.C.2.) publish a volume by Frank Pappa-relli entitled "44 Keys to Fame": this contains many examples of the styles of great jazz pianists, including a large boogie section.
Personalities
Albert Ammons (1903-1949). A boogie player noted for the force and drive of his piano solos. He worked for a taxi company and drove a cab alongside his pianist colleague Meade 'Lux' Lewis. He made his first recordings in Chicago in 1936, and later moved to New York where he recorded in 1938.
Charlie 'Cow Cow' Davenport (born 1894). His name comes from his composition 'Cow Cow Blues' which referred to the cowcatcher on a train. Born in Alabama, he went to Chicago in 1920, where he earned a great reputation as a Boogie player.
James P. Johnson (1891-1955). Trained as a musician and composer, Johnson is known as the 'Grandfather of Hot Piano'. He composed music for shows and revues, and is the writer of many well-known tunes including J Can't Give You Anything But Love. He is considered to be one of the greatest Blues pianists, both in his own solos and compositions, and in his recorded accompaniments to famous Blues singer Bessie Smith.
Pete Johnson (born 1904). A pianist from Kansas City who later moved to New York where he teamed up with Albert Ammons and Meade 'Lux' Lewis. |
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