by James P. Johnson · Classics · CD · EAN 3307517071125
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«James P. Johnson 1938-1942» is the compilation by James P. Johnson, released in 1993 on the Classics label on CD.
James P. Johnson 1938-1942 brings together recordings by the pianist made between 1938 and 1942, both as piano solos and with ensemble. It shows his mastery of stride piano and his role as bandleader, with Pee Wee Russell, Zutty Singleton, Henry "Red" Allen, J.C. Higginbotham and Ruby Smith. The repertoire ranges from classic jazz, swing, dixieland and ragtime.
The CD is part of the The Chronological Classics series, contains 21 tracks and corresponds to the French edition with catalogue number Classics 711.
Will appeal to collectors and fans of classic jazz, stride piano, swing and ragtime.
