James P. Johnson: A Case of Mistaken Identity; A James P. Johnson Discography, 1917-1950 [Studies in Jazz; No.4]

Scott E. Brown (Author); Robert Hilbert (Discography by)

ISBN 10: 0810818876 / ISBN 13: 9780810818873

Published by The Scarecrow Press, Inc. & Institute of Jazz Studies; Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, London & Metuchen, NJ, 1986

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: James P. Johnson: A Case of Mistaken Identity; A James P. Johnson Discography, 1917-1950 [Studies in Jazz; No.4]
• Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. & Institute of Jazz Studies; Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, London & Metuchen, NJ
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810818876
• ISBN 13: 9780810818873
• Binding: Hardbound Clothbinding
• Illustrator: William P. Gottlieb & The New York Public Library, Otto Hess Collection, Performing Arts, Research Center (Photos)
• Edition: Copyright © 1982, 1986 by Scott E. Brown
• Condition: Like New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

Known to serious students of jazz as the "Father of Stride Piano," James P. Johnson has only recently begun to receive the acclaim he merits. Born in New Brunswick, NJ and reared in the cultural hotbed of Harlem, Johnson spanned the ragtime era, through the roaring twenties (to which he contributed its theme song the Charleston) and into the swing era.

Part I is a chronological biography, with listings of his musical revues, extended compositions, film work, and all other song and instrumental pieces; a comprehensive bibliography; and photos. Part II is an exhaustive discography.

About the Author

Scott Brown received a BA from Yale University, where he spent his senior year as a Scholar of the House working on James P. Johnson. He is a graduate of Rutgers Medical School (NJ) and is pursuing a career in surgery. Robert Hilbert, Director of Audiovisual Services at Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, has written numerous articles on jazz and has contributed to many standard discographies. His column, "Discographical Forum," has appeared regularly in Joslin's Jazz Journal.