1: Harlem Woogie (2:54) 2: Harlem Woogie (2:52) 3: Hungry Blues (3:03) 4: Backwater Blues (2:49) 5: Backwater Blues (2:55) 6: He's Mine, All Mine (2:42) 7: After Tonight (2:33) 8: Memories Of You. No. 1 (3:07) 9: Memories Of You. No. 2 (3:04) 10: Old-Fashioned Love No. 1 (2:56) 11: Old-Fashioned Love No. 2 (3:02) 12: Swingin' At The Lido No. 2 (2:21) 13: Swingin' At The Lido No. 3 (1:46) 14: Swingin' At The Lido No. 4 (2:21) 15: Swingin' At The Lido No. 5 (2:21) 16: Havin' A Ball No. 1 (2:53) 17: Havin' A Ball No. 3 (2:55) 18: Havin' A Ball No. 4 (2:56) 19: Hungry Blues (2:51)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Tracks 1-7 recorded New York, 9 March 1939
Tracks 8-19 recorded New York, 15 June 1939
Sleeve notes say: "Note: As they where (sic) assigned on a preference order, this session's take numbers don't reflect actual recording sequence. First version of 24778 [Swingin' At the Lido] and second version of 24779 [Havin' A Ball] were also recorded but remain unissued."
"Harlem Woogie" is a captivating CD release by James P. Johnson & His Orchestra, brought to you by the renowned label Moon. This collection showcases the vibrant energy and innovative spirit of Harlem's jazz scene during its golden era. The album features an array of swinging tracks that highlight Johnson?s masterful piano technique and his orchestra?s dynamic arrangements, transporting listeners straight into the heart of 1930s and 1940s jazz culture.
James P. Johnson was a pioneering figure in American music, often hailed as one of the founding fathers of stride piano?a style that bridged ragtime with early jazz. Throughout his illustrious career, he composed classics like "The Charleston" and influenced countless musicians including Fats Waller and Duke Ellington. His work not only shaped the soundscape of Harlem but also left an indelible mark on jazz worldwide.
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