James P. Johnson
James Johnson – born on February 1, 1894 in New Brunswick, New Jersey – was a
jazz pianist and composer. He is often regarded as one of the most important
piano player during the early recording era. His most famous composition is “The
Charleston”, which is now referred to as the anthem of the ‘Roaring Twenties’.
As a child, his mother taught him to play classical music, but as he got older,
he began to focus on playing ragtime and the blues. While still a teenager, he
began performing in public in the early 1910s. Shortly afterwards, he recorded
music intended to be played by pl...
My Handy ManJames P. Johnson and Ethel Waters
Sweet Lorraine
James P. JohnsonSt. Louis BluesJames P. Johnson
St. Louis BluesGeorge Thorogood, James P. Johnson, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Johnny "Tub" Johnson and Destroyers
After You've GoneBen Webster and James P. Johnson
Blue Turning Grey over YouJames P. Johnson
My Handy ManJames P. Johnson and Ethel Waters
Am I Blue
2:59
Sweet Lorraine
James P. JohnsonThe Original James P. Johnson: 1942-1945, Piano Solos
2:47
St. Louis BluesJames P. Johnson
The Original James P. Johnson: 1942-1945, Piano Solos
3:59
St. Louis BluesGeorge Thorogood, James P. Johnson, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Johnny "Tub" Johnson and Destroyers
Live : Let's Work Together
7:03
After You've GoneBen Webster and James P. Johnson
Calypso
4:27
Blue Turning Grey over YouJames P. Johnson
Complete Jazz Series 1944
2:43
