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Bookmark or Share- James P. Johnson | Biography, Music, & Facts | BritannicaJames P. Johnson (born February 1, 1894, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.—died November 17, 1955, New York, New York) was a highly influential American jazz pianist who also wrote popular songs and composed classical works. A founder of the stride piano idiom, he was a crucial figure in the transition from ragtime to jazz.
- James P. Johnson | Songwriters Hall of FameComposer and pianist James Price Johnson, the father of stride piano, was born on February 1, 1891 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He attended New York public schools and received private piano study. His professional debut as a pianist came in 1904.
- James P. Johnson - WikipediaJames Price Johnson (February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of stride piano, he was one of the most important pianists in the early era of recording, and like Jelly Roll Morton, one of the key figures in the evolution of ragtime into what was eventually called jazz. [1]
- James P. Johnson: The Quiet Man Who Made the 20s Roar After ... - YouTubeDocumentation of James P. Johnson recordings to complement Scott Brown's new biography
- James P. Johnson: Forgotten Musical Genius - The Syncopated TimesThe Legend is True. The music of early Jazz piano player James P. Johnson, the creator of Harlem Stride Piano, is explored in this award-winning production. Actor Peter Coyote reads from Johnson’s recollections and Mark Borowsky expertly traces his career, sharing insights gleaned from a lifetime studying this overlooked American genius.
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