Radio 3's Piano A to Z - B for Boogie-Woogie

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This is an energetic and rhythmic style of piano playing that originated in the Southern States of America in the early 20th century. The rumbling left-hand rhythm was often used to evoke trains and railroad travel, and the buoyant energy of the music was popular to dance to in the juke joints and barrelhouses. Famous early exponents included Jelly Roll Morton, Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis.
Featuring Jools Holland and Peter Silvester.

Published on Tuesday, 18th September 2012.

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