-Jay Bee Rodríguez
The four most important boogie-woogie pianists are all represented on this enjoyable CD. Meade Lux Lewis performs a 1936 remake of his classic "Honky Tonk Train Blues" and accompanies himself on "Whistlin' Blues"; the subtle Jimmy Yancey plays ten solos from 1939-40; and Pete Johnson and Albert Ammons (with drummer James Hoskins) jam on nine duets from 1940-41. Although there are more complete reissues of the pianists' work available from European labels, this Bluebird set gives listeners a strong sampling of boogie-woogie during its prime years. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
01. Honky Tonk Train Blues -- Meade "Lux" Lewis
02. Whistlin' Blues -- Meade "Lux" Lewis
03. Yancey Stomp -- Jimmy Yancey
04. State Street Special -- Jimmy Yancey
05. Tell 'em About Me -- Jimmy Yancey
06. Five O'Clock Blues -- Jimmy Yancey
07. Slow And Easy Blues -- Jimmy Yancey
08. The Mellow Blues -- Jimmy Yancey
09. Crying In My Sleep -- Jimmy Yancey *
10. Death Letter Blues -- Jimmy Yancey *
11. Yancey's Bugle Call -- Jimmy Yancey
12. 35th And Dearborn -- Jimmy Yancey
13. Boogie Woogie Man -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
14. Boogie Woogie Jump -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
15. Barrelhouse Boogie -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
16. Cuttin' The Boogie -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
17. Foot Pedal Boogie -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
18. Walkin' The Boogie -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
19. Sixth Avenue Express -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
20. Pine Creek -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnson
21. Movin' The Boogie -- Albert Ammons - Pete Johnso
Personnel: Jimmy Yancey (piano, vocals in *), Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson, Albert Ammons (pianos). Additional personnel: James F. Hoskins (drums on Pete Johnson & Albert Ammons tracks).
Recorded in Chicago, Illinois and New York between 1936 and 1941. Includes liner notes by Art Hodes and a discography.
All songs written by their respective performers.
hot jazz and cool blues
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