The piano rolls on this CD were recorded direct from a Melville Clark 1914 Upright 88 note player
Liner notes by Lawrence Boylan (Producer, "Jazzmasters"
WMHT - Schenectady, New York)
Released: June 26, 2007
Originally Released: 2007
Label: Collectables Records
Description by OLDIES.com:
One of the greatest pianists of all time, Johnson was dubbed the "King of Stride Piano" in the 20's. Johnson influenced generations of greats including Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. This collection of his best includes blues classics such as the title cut, "Nervous Blues", "Muscle Shoal Blues" and "Harlem Strut".
