Boogie Woogie Prayer (Part One)

Albert Ammons · 1938 · Trois pianos : Ammons, Pete Johnson et Meade Lux Lewis

Context

Piece for three pianos recorded on December 30, 1938, by Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, and Meade Lux Lewis, released in two parts in Columbia's Boogie Woogie box set (C44, 1941). It came out after the From Spirituals to Swing concert that launched the boogie craze.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Boogie-woogie. Among the origins and influences of Boogie-woogie: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• Shout for Joy (1939)
• Boogie Woogie Stomp (1936)

Sources

• EN: Boogie Woogie (album)

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