Dive into the vibrant world of jazz piano with "Jazz Piano Master: Joja Wendt & Willie 'The Lion' Smith," a captivating collection released on July 10, 2012, under the History label. This album is a treasure trove of ragtime, jazz, and boogie-woogie classics, showcasing the extraordinary talent of Willie "The Lion" Smith, a pioneer of the stride piano style. Spanning over two hours and nine minutes, the album features a diverse range of tracks, from the energetic "Death Ray Boogie" and "Boogie Woogie Stomp" to the soulful "St. Louis Blues" and "Honky Tonk Train Blues." The collaboration with Joja Wendt adds a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, making it a delightful experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the genre. Whether you're in the mood for upbeat boogie-woogie rhythms or smooth jazz melodies, this album offers a rich and varied musical journey.
Tracks
Death Ray BoogieJoja Wendt
Just for YouJoja Wendt
Mister Freddie's BluesJoja Wendt
Boogie Woogie StompJoja Wendt
St. Louis BluesJoja Wendt
Boogie RocksJoja Wendt
Bass Gone CrazyJoja Wendt
Dupree BluesJoja Wendt
Bear Cat CrawlJoja Wendt
Chapel BluesJoja Wendt
Honky Tonk Train BluesJoja Wendt
Meade's BoogieJoja Wendt
Jancey SpecialJoja Wendt
Sweet Patootie BluesJoja Wendt
Barrelhouse BoogieJoja Wendt
Chicago in MindJoja Wendt
Boogie Woogie ManJoja Wendt
Blues On My MindJoja Wendt
Dive BomberJoja Wendt
Zero HourJoja Wendt
The Lion and the LambWillie "The Lion" Smith
PassionetteWillie "The Lion" Smith
Echoes of Spring - Version 1Willie "The Lion" Smith
ConcentratingWillie "The Lion" Smith
Fading StarWillie "The Lion" Smith
The Boy in the BoatWillie "The Lion" Smith
Rippling WatersWillie "The Lion" Smith
SneakawayWillie "The Lion" Smith
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Version 1Willie "The Lion" Smith
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Version 2Willie "The Lion" Smith
Tea for TwoWillie "The Lion" Smith
I'll Follow YouWillie "The Lion" Smith
Stormy WeatherWillie "The Lion" Smith
Finger BusterWillie "The Lion" Smith
Cuttin' OutWillie "The Lion" Smith
Echoes of Spring - Version 2Willie "The Lion" Smith
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