James P. Johnson helped in the movement of Ragtime to the Jazz Genre with his Stride style of Piano Playing. He influenced Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Tatum and Fats Waller. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Harlem strut , Keep of the grass , If I could be with you (one hour tonight) , Carolina Shout and Charleston
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_P_Johnson
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Price Johnson |
| Born | February 1, 1894 |
| Origin | New Brunswick, New Jersey,United States |
| Died | November 17, 1955 (aged 61) Jamaica, Queens |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Composer Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
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