James P. Johnson Biography

James P. Johnson biography

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NAME: James Price Johnson
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Pianist
BIRTH DATE: February 01, 1894
DEATH DATE: November 17, 1955
PLACE OF BIRTH: New Brunswick, New Jersey

PLACE OF DEATH: New York City, New York

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James Johnson was an influential black American jazz pianist who was a key figure in musical transition from ragtime to jazz.

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James Johnson (b. Feb. 1, 1894 in New Brunswick, N.J.) was an influential black American jazz pianist who was a key figure in the transition from ragtime to jazz. He was noted for his unusual ability to create variations and add musical embellishments to popular songs. He pioneered the "stride" style of jazz piano. Famous for his hit "Carolina Shout," he is still often skipped in musical history.