James P. Johnson

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Pianist James P. Johnson in the foreground; behind (l-to-r) Wilbur DeParis, trombone; Franz Jackson, tenor sax; and Al Mott, bass

By Gjon Mili

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Singer Billie Holiday and drummer Cozy Cole in the foreground; behind (l-t-r) James P. Johnson, piano; Bob Maltz, concert producer; Chelsea Quealey, trumpet; Franz Jackson, clarinet; Josh White, guitar; Wilbur DeParis, trombone; and Al Mott, bass

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James P. Johnson

Albums

Parlor Piano Solos From Rare Piano Rolls

Biograph Records

The Original

Smithsonian Folkways

1944, Volume 2

Classics

Running Wild (1921-1926)

Tradition