Boogie Woogie Man

Albert Ammons | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 1997)
• Original Release Date: September 16, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Pearl
• ASIN: B000000WZQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,099 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nagasaki

2. Early Mornin' Blues

3. Mile-Or-Mo Bird Rag

4. Boogie Woogie Prayer, Pt. 1

5. Boogie Woogie Prayer, Pt. 2

6. Shout for Joy

7. Boogie Woogie Stomp

8. Boogie Woogie Blues

9. Woo-Woo

10. Jesse

11. Mighty Blues

12. Rocking the Blues

13. Chicago in Mind

14. Boogie Woogie Man

15. Cuttin' the Boogie

16. Suitcase Blues

17. Bass Goin' Crazy

18. The Boogie Rocks

19. Blues in the Groove

20. The Breaks

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smokin' Fingers!, February 14, 2007

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Ivan Talking (Star Island, MN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boogie Woogie Man (Audio CD)

Okay, I confess that as a Harry James fan, I orignally bought this CD to get the "Woo-Woo" cut with Harry and Mr. Ammons. But upon listening to the rest of the tracks....HOLY SMOKES, this guy can flat out PLAY!! These recordings are classic examples of boogie woogie piano playing. If I may paraphrase another Amazon reviewer: "If your foot doesn't start tapping to this, you need surgery." This is boogie woogie piano played by a master. Technically speaking, the older tracks from the 1930s are well recorded and sound great (as long as you allow for 1930s recording technology). But regardless of the fidelity, you will be captured by the sheer piano playing skill of Albert Ammons as well as (on several tracks) Pete Johnson. And for the piano player who is looking for an example of how to play boogie, I especially recommend the final cut, "Swanee River Boogie." Listen to how Mr. Ammons begins by setting the basic pattern with his left hand, then adds in a bouncy version of the melody with his right hand, then takes off with his right hand and swings it! I've played a little piano in my time and I can tell you, this guy is more than good, he's amazing! I'm glad I got the Harry James cut, but WOW, what a bonus to pick up all of this great boogie woogie!

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Boogie-Wogie CD in my collection..., August 28, 2000

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This review is from: Boogie Woogie Man (Audio CD)

Albert Ammons is the king of Boogie-Woogie, this CD has a great cross section of his greatest sessions, some with many other jazz legends, best of all you can dance to all of these tunes. Highly Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to dance!, October 16, 2008

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Jose Martinez "Jose Pablo Martinez" (Montevideo, URUGUAY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boogie Woogie Man (Audio CD)

This CD is replacing an old and battered cassette tape I recorded years ago from a vinyl record, so I knew in advance what I was buying. I knew it wasn't exactly what you'd call a cheap CD, but it's woth every penny. You'll be amazed with the artistry of Albert Ammons...and you won't be able to stop your feet from moving and stomping. Period. This music is incredibly energizing and uplifting!