Giants Of Boogie Woogie - featuring Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons / Wolf Records Audio CD

WBJ 10 CD 

UPC 799582301024 

Austro Mechana

Product Details

• Label: Wolf Records – WBJ 10 CD
• Format: Audio CD, Compilation
• Country: Austria
• Genre: Jazz, Blues
• Style: Boogie Woogie

Overview

Giants of Boogie Woogie is a timeless compilation featuring the legendary pioneers of boogie-woogie piano: Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons. Their trailblazing rhythms and infectious energy defined the genre, making this collection an essential homage to boogie-woogie and early blues-infused jazz.

This compilation highlights the virtuosic performances of three masters whose innovations shaped jazz history. From the electrifying "Roll'Em Pete" to the soulful "St. Louis Blues," each track reflects the genre's irresistible appeal.

Track Listing

1. Pete Johnson – Roll'Em Pete – 2:48
2. Pete Johnson – Boogie Woogie Jump – 2:43
3. Pete Johnson – Rock and Roll Boogie – 2:33
4. Pete Johnson – Someday Blues – 4:29
5. Pete Johnson – Shirley’s Boogie – 2:32
6. Pete Johnson – Rock House Boogie – 2:58
7. Meade "Lux" Lewis – Boogie Woogie Prayer – 4:51
8. Meade "Lux" Lewis – Honky Tonk Train Blues – 2:35
9. Meade "Lux" Lewis – Pinetop's Boogiewoogie – 3:55
10. Meade "Lux" Lewis – The Blues – 3:59
11. Meade "Lux" Lewis – Six Wheel Chaser – 3:55
12. Meade "Lux" Lewis – School of Rhythm – 4:21
13. Albert Ammons – Boogie Woogie Dream – 2:28
14. Albert Ammons – Rocking the Blues – 4:22
15. Albert Ammons – St. Louis Blues – 3:48
16. Albert Ammons – Mister Bell Boogie – 2:55
17. Albert Ammons – Kilroy Boogie – 2:37
18. Albert Ammons – Ammon’s Stomp – 2:47

Key Credits

• Artists:
  • Pete Johnson: Iconic for his innovative rhythms and powerful left-hand bass lines.
  • Meade "Lux" Lewis: Renowned for "Honky Tonk Train Blues," a quintessential boogie-woogie anthem.
  • Albert Ammons: Known for energetic performances and co-founding the boogie-woogie revival.