Cliff Jackson was a Stride Piano master; his style captivated so many of his peers that he was often the backing pianist for the best Jazz Singers of the 1930's and onward.Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Torrid rhythm (and his Krazy Kats) , The Terror (wit his Krazy Kats) , Horse feathers (with his Krazy Kats) , Quiet please and Lime House Blues
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_jackson
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1902 Culpeper, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1970 (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Stride Pianist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1924–1962 |
| Associated acts | Viola McCoy, Lena Wilson, Sara Martin, Sidney Bechet, Eddie Condon, Garvin Bushell, J.C. Higginbotham, Joe Thomas, Maxine Sullivan and Clara Smith |
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