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Friday 7 August 2015

Albert Ammons

Albert Ammons (September 23, 1907 – December 2, 1949) 
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Albert Ammons was a Boogie Woogie Pianist who's work in the 1920's influenced future regarded Pianist (Jerry Lee Lewis, Joerg Hegemann, etc.). He was active just four days before his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Boogie woogie stomp, and Swanee River Boogie (Albert Ammons Rhythm Kings)


Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Ammons
Background information
Birth nameAlbert C. Ammons
BornSeptember 23, 1907
ChicagoIllinoisUnited States
DiedDecember 2, 1949 (aged 42)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresJazzbluesboogie-woogie
Occupation(s)Pianist
Years active1920s–1949
LabelsBlue NoteDelmarkMercury,Vocalion

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