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James P. Johnson

Jazz
New Orleans jazz
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...
Songs
My Handy Man
My Handy ManJames P. Johnson and Ethel Waters

Am I Blue

2:59

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis BluesGeorge Thorogood, James P. Johnson, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Johnny "Tub" Johnson and Destroyers

Live : Let's Work Together

7:03

Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine 

Previously Unreleased Track

James P. Johnson

The Original James P. Johnson: 1942-1945, Piano Solos

2:47

After You've Gone
After You've GoneJames P. Johnson

James P Johnson Jazz Masters Vol 1

4:24

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'James P. Johnson

Complete Jazz Series 1944

2:56

After You've Gone
After You've GoneJames P. Johnson

Mark Twain and Other Folk Favorites

4:24

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