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James P. Johnson

AKA James Price Johnson

Born: 01-Feb-1894
Birthplace: New Brunswick, NJ
Died: 17-Nov-1955
Location of death: Jamaica, NY
Cause of death: Stroke

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Jazz Musician, Pianist, Classical Composer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The father of stride piano

Wife: Lillie Mae Wright (dancer)
Daughter: Lillie McIntyre

    James P. Johnson
    Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1980


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