James P. Johnson - Rare Piano Rags 1920-23 (Musidisc JA 5120) Public Domain Media
9 videos • 139 views • by Arthur R.R. Lucas's Public Domain Media Archive James Price Johnson (01.02.1894 - 17.11.1955): American pianist and composer. The composer of the famous Charleston, which appeared in the Broadway show Runnin' wild (1923). He formed a bridge between ragtime and jazz, and was a master of the "Harlem stride piano" style, with the jumping left hand. He was a great example for Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and Art Tatum. Fats Waller had lessons from him. James P. Johnson has played hundreds of piano rolls under his own name. He also recorded 78rpm records. James P. Johnson: Rare piano rags 1920-1923 01 Steeple chase rag (1920) 02 After to-night (1920) 03 Mama's blues (1921) 04 Caprice rag (1920) 05 Twilight rag (1921) 06 Fascination rag (1922) 07 Carolina shout (1921) 08 Monkey man blues (1922) 09 A "Blues" ballad (1923) 10 Doctor Jazz rag (1922) 11 Arkansas blues (1923) 12 Baby blues (1922) All compositions: James P. Johnson LP 30 cm: Musidisc 30 JA 5120 Total time: 40:38