James P. Johnson
Harlem Strut
Love Will Find a Way/Bandana Days - James P. Johnson, Blake, Eubie
Weeping Blues
Bleeding Hearted Blues
Snowy Morning Blues
Lucy Long - James P. Johnson, Bradford, Perry
Skiddle-De-Scow - James P. Johnson, Bradford, Perry
Can I Get It Now?
What s the Use of Being Alone? - James P. Johnson, Bradford, Perry
Original Bugle Blues - James P. Johnson, Kelly
Chicago Blues - James P. Johnson, Altiere
Mournful Tho ts (4 out of 5 stars) This is the first of eight volumes in the Classics re-issue of all James P. Johnson recordings released (mostly)under his own name.Tracks 1 - 3 are piano solos from 1921, and show that the essentials of Johnson s stride piano style were already well in place. All are strong swinging performances with Johnson s trademark precision and drive. Tracks 4-6 are eminently forgettable: mediocre performances by what sounds like a theate pit ensemble. Tracks 7 - 12 are piano solos from 1923, but show Johnson in his novelty p