On a Music Podcast, Beginning with James P. JohnsonJames P. Johnson, c. May 1946(HUM Images / Universal Images Group via Getty Images) ...

Object Details artist Johnson, James P (James Price) 1894-1955 Lewis, Katherine Handy 1902-1982 Notes NOTES IN BOX;LETTER TO M.A. FROM CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, 12/18/57; CDR copy- Table of contents ...

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Johnson was a formidable piano soloist, supportive accompanist and writer of hit songs. A new boxed set shows off James P. Johnson's technique, drive, and versatility.

For his company’s 45th anniversary season, Morris has made two new dances to composers he hasn’t used before: James P. Johnson and John Luther Adams.

James P. Johnson was sometimes called the "perfecter" of stride piano, the difficult piano form where the left hand "strides" up and down between bass notes and chords, while the right hand plays ...