By Albert Ammons. By Albert Ammons. Arranged by Albert Ammons. 20th Century,Jazz,Pop. Score. 28 pages. Polly #951880. Published by Polly (A0.1367527).
Albert Ammons (1907–1949) was an influential American jazz and boogie-woogie pianist. Here are some key points about Albert Ammons:
Early Life: Albert Clifton Ammons was born on September 23, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a musical family, and his father played the piano and his mother the guitar. Boogie-Woogie Pioneer: Ammons played a significant role in popularizing boogie-woogie, a lively and energetic style of blues piano characterized by a repeating bass figure in the left hand and improvisational melodies in the right hand. The Boogie-Woogie Trio: Albert Ammons, along with Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson, formed a trio that played a crucial role in bringing boogie-woogie to a wider audience. Their performances and recordings in the late 1930s were instrumental in the genre's popularity. Recordings: Ammons recorded prolifically, both as a solo artist and as part of the boogie-woogie trio. His recordings often featured his virtuosic and lively piano playing. Signature Pieces: Some of his well-known pieces include "Boogie Woogie Stomp," "Swanee River Boogie," and "The Blues." Impact: Ammons' contributions to boogie-woogie had a lasting impact on the development of jazz and popular music. His energetic and infectious piano style influenced many pianists and contributed to the evolution of various musical genres. Later Career: After the boogie-woogie era, Ammons continued to perform and record. He played with various jazz musicians and also led his own bands. Death: Albert Ammons passed away on December 2, 1949, in Chicago, at the age of 42. His influence on piano music, particularly in the boogie-woogie style, remains significant, and his recordings continue to be appreciated by fans of jazz and blues.
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By Albert Ammons. By Albert Ammons. Arranged by Albert Ammons. 20th Century,Jazz,Pop. Score. 28 pages. Polly #951880. Published by Polly (A0.1367527).
Albert Ammons (1907–1949) was an influential American jazz and boogie-woogie pianist. Here are some key points about Albert Ammons:
Early Life: Albert Clifton Ammons was born on September 23, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a musical family, and his father played the piano and his mother the guitar. Boogie-Woogie Pioneer: Ammons played a significant role in popularizing boogie-woogie, a lively and energetic style of blues piano characterized by a repeating bass figure in the left hand and improvisational melodies in the right hand. The Boogie-Woogie Trio: Albert Ammons, along with Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson, formed a trio that played a crucial role in bringing boogie-woogie to a wider audience. Their performances and recordings in the late 1930s were instrumental in the genre's popularity. Recordings: Ammons recorded prolifically, both as a solo artist and as part of the boogie-woogie trio. His recordings often featured his virtuosic and lively piano playing. Signature Pieces: Some of his well-known pieces include "Boogie Woogie Stomp," "Swanee River Boogie," and "The Blues." Impact: Ammons' contributions to boogie-woogie had a lasting impact on the development of jazz and popular music. His energetic and infectious piano style influenced many pianists and contributed to the evolution of various musical genres. Later Career: After the boogie-woogie era, Ammons continued to perform and record. He played with various jazz musicians and also led his own bands. Death: Albert Ammons passed away on December 2, 1949, in Chicago, at the age of 42. His influence on piano music, particularly in the boogie-woogie style, remains significant, and his recordings continue to be appreciated by fans of jazz and blues.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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