Albert Ammons
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 ...
St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meade "Lux" Lewis
The Sheik of ArabyAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis
Roll 'Em PeteAlbert Ammons, Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson
Oh! Lady Be GoodAlbert Ammons
St. Louis BluesPete Johnson and Albert Ammons
Honky Tonk Train BluesAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis
St. Louis BluesAlbert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meade "Lux" Lewis
Barrel House Piano
3:39
The Sheik of ArabyAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis
Boogie Woogie Piano
5:45
Roll 'Em PeteAlbert Ammons, Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson
Boogie Woogie
2:47
Oh! Lady Be GoodAlbert Ammons
Albert Ammons: 1946-1948
2:44
St. Louis BluesPete Johnson and Albert Ammons
Boogie Woogie Piano
Honky Tonk Train BluesAlbert Ammons and Meade "Lux" Lewis
Boogie Woogie and Blues
2:51
