EPISODE · Apr 15, 2024 · 54 MIN
JAMES P & FATS!
from AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO · host Joe Lauro
James P. Johnson was one of the forefathers of the Harlem Stride piano style - a progress from ragtime to jazz. He also was one of the most influential pianists of his day. We will explore some of James P's early piano solos from his groundbreaking CAROLINA SHOUT in 1921 to some of his band sides. We also will hear early recordings by perhaps his greatest disciple Thomas "Fats" Waller who took the Harlem Stride style even a step further! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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James P. Johnson was one of the forefathers of the Harlem Stride piano style - a progress from ragtime to jazz. He also was one of the most influential pianists of his day. We will explore some of James P's early piano solos from his groundbreaking CAROLINA SHOUT in 1921 to some of his band sides. We also will hear early recordings by perhaps his greatest disciple Thomas "Fats" Waller who took the Harlem Stride style even a step further! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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