Yancey Special

Meade Lux Lewis · 1936 · Hommage au pianiste Jimmy Yancey, pour Decca

Context

Meade Lux Lewis recorded "Yancey Special" for Decca in 1936. The title refers to Chicago pianist Jimmy Yancey, who is also in the site's catalog.

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

• Bear Cat Crawl (1938)
• Honky Tonk Train Blues (1927)

Sources

• adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu

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