Swing Out RhythmLonnie Johnson
Release Date: 01/11/2000
Original Release:
2000
# of Discs:
1
J&R Item # 745460_CD
UPC # 055350110206
Label: Bluebird (Japan)
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Performer: Lonnie Johnson
Artist: Hoagie Carmichael Distributor: MSI Music Distribution Notes: Personnel includes: Lonnie Johnson (vocals, guitar); Hoagie Carmichael (vocals, percussion); Victoria Spivey (vocals); Eddie Lang (guitar); Ransom Knowling (bass); Alfred Elkins. Recorded in New York, New York between 1927 & 1944. This release presents songs by the influential blues guitarist/vocalist Lonnie Johnson.
In contrast to such contemporary country blues musicians as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charley Patton, guitarist Lonnie Johnson performed a sophisticated, jazz-inflected blues. Active throughout most of the 20th century, he left a profound imprint on blues history, influencing such diverse giants as Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian, and B.B. King.
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Similar Artist:
Alexander, Texas Blackwell, Scrapper Broonzy, Big Bill Bunn, Teddy Carr, Leroy Christian, Charlie Henderson, Fletcher Johnson, Robert King, B.B. Lang, Eddie Lucas, Nick McDonough, Dick McGhee, Brownie McTell, Blind Willie Memphis Minnie Montgomery, Wes Morton, Jelly Roll Nighthawk, Robert Noone, Jimmie Redman, Don Spivey, Victoria Stacy, Jess Tampa Red Walker, T-Bone Waters, Ethel Williams, Clarence
Influences:
Armstrong, Louis
Similar Genres:
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