Speakeasies to Symphonies: The Jazz Genius of James P. Johnson
Scott E. Brown
University Press of Mississippi
James P. Johnson (1894–1955) is one of the most important figures in twentieth-century American music. However, few people other than scholars and serious fans know of his life and work. Rare jazz aficionados know him as the Father of Harlem Stride piano but his other monumental contributions to American music are seldom acknowledged.
Speakeasies to Symphonies: The Jazz Genius of James P. Johnson seeks to rectify this.