James P. Johnson: A Case of Mistaken Identity

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James P. Johnson: A Case of Mistaken Identity

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Known to serious students of jazz as the "Father of Stride Piano," James P. Johnson has only recently begun to receive the acclaim he merits. Born in New Brunswick, NJ and reared in the cultural hotbed of Harlem, Johnson spanned the ragtime era, through the roaring twenties (to which he contributed its theme song the Charleston) and into the swing era. Part I is a chronological biography, with listings of his musical revues, extended compositions, film work, and all other song and instrumental pieces; a comprehensive bibliography; and photos. Part II is an exhaustive discography.

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this look at the...stride piano giant is long overdue...observations on Johnson's contributions to jazz harmony and rhythm-which in Brown's view make James P. the first modern jazz pianist-are sound and clearly made

IAJRC Journal

[The discography] is excellent in every way...can stand proudly on the shelf next to the earlier, and equally outstanding, volumes in the series

The first comprehensive account of James P. Johnson's career...his analysis of the pianist's style and devices are usually helpful and clear

Storyville

A very worth-while book

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