Jazz Pioneers #2 – James P. Johnson and Fats Waller
Here’s the second entry in the ongoing “Jazz Pioneers” series. This one is, I suppose, more directly related to the debate that seems to have started with Toronto pianist Chris Donnelly’s first and second posts on his experience being “chewed out” for being negligent of James P. Johnson and his tune “Carolina Shout.” As you [...]
Jazz Pioneers #1 – Jelly Roll Morton’s King Porter Stomp
[Update: The estimable Darcy James Argue, who kindly linked to this post, has noted that the 1926 recording link is broken. Now, it's finally fixed! Thanks for your patience and enjoy!]
[I'm putting the "Post-Colonial West African Groove of the Week" on hold while I drive up to Seattle. I will post it later today or [...]