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Albert Ammons

Blues
Jazz
Boogie woogie
Albert Ammons was a boogie-woogie jazz pianist who was born into a musical family in Chicago in 1907 and had a substantial career until he died aged 42 in 1949. He performed with artists such as trumpeter Guy Kelly, pianist Pete Johnson and bandleaders Benny Goodman and Harry James. His distinctive style was the inspiration for film-maker Norman McLaren's 1941 animated short 'Boogie-Doodle', and he appeared as himself in the 1944 feature film 'Boogie-Woogie Dream'. Many performers have cited his influence including Jerry Lee Lewis, Dr. John and Erroll Garner. Albums include ...
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St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meade "Lux" Lewis
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St. Louis BluesPete Johnson and Albert Ammons
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St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons and Boogie Woogie Trio
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Roll 'Em PeteAlbert Ammons, Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson
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Oh! Lady Be GoodAlbert Ammons
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The Sheik of ArabyAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis
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St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meade "Lux" Lewis

Barrel House Piano

3:39

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St. Louis BluesPete Johnson and Albert Ammons

Boogie Woogie Piano

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St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons and Boogie Woogie Trio

Boogie Woogie Piano

2:10

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Roll 'Em PeteAlbert Ammons, Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson

Boogie Woogie

2:47

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Oh! Lady Be GoodAlbert Ammons

Albert Ammons: 1946-1948

2:44

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The Sheik of ArabyAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis

Boogie Woogie Piano

5:45

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