Pete's Blues

by Pete Johnson

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Savoy
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An archival collection summarizing the massive influence of one of the foundational architects of boogie-woogie piano. Showcasing his thunderous left-hand bass figures and rapid-fire right-hand syncopation, the material bridges the gap between pre-war blues traditions and the driving rhythms that would eventually evolve into rock and roll.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Pete's Lonesome Blues
  2. Mr. Drum Meets Mr. Piano
  3. Mutiny In The Doghouse
  4. Mr. Clarinet Knocks Twice
  5. Ben Rides Out
  6. Page Mr. Trumpet
  7. J.C. From K.C.
  8. Pete's Housewarming
  9. Atomic Boogie
  10. Back Room Blues
  11. 1280 Stomp
  12. I May Be Wonderful
  13. Man Wanted

Credits

  • Pete Johnson - primary artist, piano
  • Don Stovall - alto saxophone
  • Abe Bolar - bass
  • Al Hall - bass
  • Albert Nicholas - clarinet
  • J.C. Heard - drums
  • Jack Parker - drums
  • Jimmy Shirley - guitar

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