"Harlem Bound," Freddy Johnson (1933)
"Harlem Bound," Freddy Johnson (1933)
Freddy Johnson is an example of a talented jazz pianist largely forgotten by the majority of jazz fans. Like fellow American musician Sidney Bechet, Johnson spent the 1930s performing in Europe....
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Freddy Johnson is an example of a talented jazz pianist largely forgotten by the majority of jazz fans. Like fellow American musician Sidney Bechet, Johnson spent the 1930s performing in Europe. Before heading to Europe, Johnson worked with Elmer Snowden—from the Washingtonians with Duke Ellington— and Noble Sissle, among others. This recording of “Harlem Bound” features Freddy Johnson along with trumpeter Arthur Briggs. Text by James Saltzman, Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
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- Poster, Freddy Johnson and His Harlemites
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-47
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images and 1 video of this object.
