AbstractIn this 1979 episode of Jazz From the Archives, host David Cayer presents and comments on the work of James P. Johnson, an American pianist, composer, and pioneer of stride piano. A New Jersey native born in New Brunswick, Johnson is recognized as a foundational figure in early jazz. The program is inspired by a contemporary revival of his music at the time of recording, with renewed interest from performers such as Dick Hyman and Marcus Roberts, as well as a concert at Lincoln Center featuring rarely heard orchestral compositions by Johnson. This recording is the second hour of a two-part episode recorded in 1979 dedicated to the musician.
Note(s)This project was supported by a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). The grant program is made possible by funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Organization NameRutgers University. Institute of Jazz Studies
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