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Speakeasies to Symphonies
The Jazz Genius of James P. Johnson
Book • 2020
This definitive 480-page study presents a detailed portrait of James P. Johnson's life, music, teachers, associates, and protégés from the early 1910s to the early 1950s.
Scott E. Brown explores previously unavailable primary sources, including Johnson's personal papers, to fill gaps in Johnson's biography and reveal his monumental contributions not only to stride piano but also to musical theater, symphonic music, and American popular song.
The book demonstrates that Johnson was far more than a brilliant stride pianist, showcasing his work as a composer and his influence on major figures like Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.
Scott E. Brown explores previously unavailable primary sources, including Johnson's personal papers, to fill gaps in Johnson's biography and reveal his monumental contributions not only to stride piano but also to musical theater, symphonic music, and American popular song.
The book demonstrates that Johnson was far more than a brilliant stride pianist, showcasing his work as a composer and his influence on major figures like Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.
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