name

James P. Johnson, Piano

dates

b. February 01, 1894; d. November 17, 1955

birth place

New Brunswick, NJ

description

The original master of stride style was one of the most influential of all-time, and quite a composer as well.

hot disc

The Original James P. Johnson 1942-1945

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_P._Johnson