James P. Johnson: Pianist/Dancer

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James P. Johnson: Pianist/Dancer

#1 Post by flyingcamel » Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:04 pm

Found in the liner notes of "Snowy Morning Blues, The Original Decca Recordings" (1930-44), referring to his contemporary Willie "The Lion" Smith's and other musicians dancing abilities:

"All of us used to be proud of our dancing...it made for attitude and stance when you walked into a place, and made you strong with the gals."

Some things never change.

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