Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1367517
Composed by A Ammons. Arranged by A Ammons. 20th Century,Blues,Comedy,Holiday,Jazz. Score. 5 pages. Polly #951867. Published by Polly (A0.1367517).
Boogie Woogie Stomp is a classic boogie-woogie piano composition, and it is often associated with Albert Ammons, who was a prominent boogie-woogie pianist. The song was recorded in 1936 and is one of Ammons' most famous and influential works.
Here are some key points about Boogie Woogie Stomp and Albert Ammons:
Boogie-Woogie Piano Style: Boogie-woogie is a style of blues piano playing characterized by a strong, repetitive, and often improvised bass figure in the left hand and melodic phrases in the right hand. It became immensely popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
Albert Ammons: Along with Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson, Albert Ammons was part of a trio of influential boogie-woogie pianists. They gained widespread recognition through their performances, recordings, and contributions to the boogie-woogie genre.
Boogie Woogie Stomp Recording: Albert Ammons recorded Boogie Woogie Stomp as a solo piano piece. The recording showcases his virtuosic and energetic piano playing, with a driving left-hand boogie pattern and lively right-hand improvisations.
Impact: Boogie Woogie Stomp is considered a seminal recording in the history of boogie-woogie. It influenced many pianists and became a standard in the boogie-woogie repertoire.
Legacy: Albert Ammons, along with Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson, played a significant role in popularizing boogie-woogie and laying the foundation for subsequent developments in rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
Boogie Woogie Stomp is a testament to the exuberance and excitement of boogie-woogie piano, and Albert Ammons' contribution to this genre has left an indelible mark on the history of American music. The piece continues to be celebrated and studied by piano enthusiasts and musicians.
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