44 Blues

Roosevelt Sykes · 1929 · Premier disque et morceau signature du pianiste

Context

Recorded in 1929, it is Roosevelt Sykes's first record and the track that remains his signature piece. The pianist signed with Decca in Chicago in 1934, the first period of his fame.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Blues, spirituals, work songs, Boogie-woogie.

Sources

• EN: Roosevelt Sykes

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