Snowy Morning Blues

Snowy Morning Blues

Snowy Morning Blues

ASIN: B000003N39

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This collection of James P. Johnson's Decca recordings is an excellent introduction to the pianist's art, including early and later recordings, some of his own best-known pieces, and well-known pieces by others. Four piano solos from 1930 include an animated rendition of Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?" and his own "You've Got to Be Modernistic," while the bulk of the material comes from 1944 recordings. For the first eight of these, Johnson is accompanied by drummer Eddy Dougherty in a series of pieces associated with his recently deceased friend Fats Waller. It's an affecting tribute, tempering Waller's exuberance with Johnson's more reflective approach, and it includes both Waller's own compositions, like "Ain't Misbehavin' " and "Honeysuckle Rose," and songs strongly associated with him, like his biggest hit, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter." The later solo recordings of some of Johnson's earlier and best-known pieces, including "Snowy Morning Blues" and "Carolina Shout," couple his enduring playing ability with significantly improved recording technology. --Stuart Broomer

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Snowy Morning Blues
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A very enjoyable, worthwhile disc
  • Not the best James P...
  • Jimmy Johnson playing stride piano as it should be played
 Snowy Morning Blues
James P. Johnson
Manufacturer: Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003N39
Release Date: 1991-10-08

Tracks:

  1. What Is This Thing Called Love
  2. Crying For The Carolines
  3. You've Got To Be Modernistic
  4. Jingles
  5. I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
  6. Honeysuckle Rose
  7. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
  8. My Fate Is In Your Hands
  9. Blue Turning Gray Over You
  10. Squeeze Me
  11. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
  12. Ain't Misbehavin'
  13. Snowy Morning Blues
  14. Carolina Shout
  15. Keep Off The Grass
  16. Old Fashioned Love
  17. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
  18. A Porter's Love Song
  19. Over The Bars
  20. Riffs

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This collection of James P. Johnson's Decca recordings is an excellent introduction to the pianist's art, including early and later recordings, some of his own best-known pieces, and well-known pieces by others. Four piano solos from 1930 include an animated rendition of Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?" and his own "You've Got to Be Modernistic," while the bulk of the material comes from 1944 recordings. For the first eight of these, Johnson is accompanied by drummer Eddy Dougherty in a series of pieces associated with his recently deceased friend Fats Waller. It's an affecting tribute, tempering Waller's exuberance with Johnson's more reflective approach, and it includes both Waller's own compositions, like "Ain't Misbehavin' " and "Honeysuckle Rose," and songs strongly associated with him, like his biggest hit, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter." The later solo recordings of some of Johnson's earlier and best-known pieces, including "Snowy Morning Blues" and "Carolina Shout," couple his enduring playing ability with significantly improved recording technology. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable, worthwhile disc.......2004-01-16

I've had this disc in my collection for over a year now, and I still find myself pulling it out to play frequently. The remastering of Johnson's 1940s Decca recordings is superb, and the complete discography included is very helpful as well. The recordings are pleasant enough, although purists may complain about the added drummer on most tracks (the liner notes indicate that the drummer was added to "help" Johnson, who had suffered a stroke not long before the bulk of these tracks were recorded). Johnson's playing is superb, with everything you'd expect from the "father" of stride piano: clean and crisp, with lots of energy! All of Johnson's classics are here, and along with the Smithsonian Folkways James P. Johnson disc, this is a CD that every early jazz fan should have. Highly recommended!

3 out of 5 stars Not the best James P..........2001-03-21

I don't agree with the previous reviewer about this CD. The 1944 Decca sides have a fundamental flaw as far as assessing Johnson is concerned: the irritating and unneccesary drum accompaniment which largely drowns out James P's outstanding but under-recorded left hand, an essential ingredient of stride piano. Both the Waller sides and the Johnson originals lose a great deal from this: compare "Keep Off the Grass" with the 1921 version on Classics to see what is missing from this set.

Johnson was a great pianist, but this CD does not do him justice. The Fats Waller tunes can be heard in their superior drumless recordings on Classics, and those who want a single taster of Johnson are advised to go for the Smithsonian 1942-45 set.

5 out of 5 stars Jimmy Johnson playing stride piano as it should be played.......2000-09-28

James P. Johnson(the man who tought Fats Waller how to play stride) is featured here in these incredibly enjoyable 1940's Decca side. Among the many classics here are "Blue Turning Grey Over You" "Aint Misbehavin'" and "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter." Though every track is a classic. This CD has chrystal clarity and is highly recommended to fans of stride piano, and traditional jazz. This is some of the best stride piano playing ever, it bel;ongs in every jazz lovers library.
The Waiting Game
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Musical excellence at a bargain price
 The Waiting Game

Manufacturer: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004HYO1
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. The Waiting Game
  2. Reconciliations
  3. The Duke
  4. Break Time
  5. El Testamen De Amelia
  6. Amhran Pheader Breathnach
  7. Three Postcards: #1
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  9. Three Postcards: #3
  10. Like Spring
  11. In The Moment
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Musical excellence at a bargain price.......2000-04-14

If Mr Ehrlich has played a false note on record I've yet to hear it. Like John Carter, Steve Lacy and Eric Dolphy, he seems to possess a musical integrity or truth where he always plays what he feels he has to - no compromises with commercial imperatives, no condescension. On this album he is paired with pianist Mr Mike Nock, who has played in some illustrious company over the past 40 years including Yusef Lateef and Coleman Hawkins, is no slouch but like his compatriot New Zealander Alan Broadbent more loved and respected by fellow musicians than by the general public. Underappreciated artists both. Five of the 13 compositions on this excellent CD are by Mr Nock, four are joint improvisations, two appear to be traditional Jewish melodies, and the remaining two are by Mr Dave Brubeck and Mr James P. Johnson respectively. Mr Ehrlich plays clarinet on five tracks, bass clarinet on two, alto sax on four and soprano on two. My personal prejudice is for the clarinet but Mr Ehrlich is master of all these instruments. A good starting point is The Duke by Mr Brubeck where the improvised clarinet solo is a model of sustained development whilst Mr Nock's piano hints at the blocked chords of its composer. The coda is not without humour. These guys are having fun too! For masterly conversation between master musicians dig Break Time or Jacanori. For music which goes beyond boundaries of classical or jazz or other labels, Three Postcards stand as a wonderful example. For quiet reflection, In The Moment, and for a humourous fillip end up with the confection Snowy Morning Blues. This is not safe music, nor is it alienating. It is a rewarding musical experience worthy of attention and focus by the listener which will pay rich dividends. It has sufficient variety, swing, and melodic beauty to make it a longtime listening companion. Recommended.
Snowy Morning Blues
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    		Snowy Morning Blues
    Howard Alden Trio with Monty Alexander
    Manufacturer: Concord Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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      		Snowy Morning Blues

      Manufacturer: Jazz Heritage
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000HIYQ9G

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      Source material transferred from acetate safety copies and 78s from the 30s,released on GRP this is on Jazz Heritage label.

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