Pete Johnson

piano · 1904–1967 · Kansas City

Pianist born in Kansas City, he is one of the leading figures of boogie-woogie, associated with singer Big Joe Turner on "Roll 'Em Pete". He recorded for Columbia, Decca and Victor between 1938 and 1941.

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Styles

• Boogie-woogie
• Kansas City

Landmark tracks

• Cafe Society Rag (1939)

Sources

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