Albert Ammons, born September 23, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American pianist and a key figure in the early development of the boogie-woogie piano style. His dynamic use of the piano brought him to prominence during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Coming from a musically inclined family, Ammons found his passion for the piano early on and honed his skills, eventually becoming one of the most revered boogie-woogie pianists of his time. His influence was not constrained to blues venues; it stretched out to jazz and beyond, impacting the rhythm and blues and rock and roll scenes that followed.

During the height of his career, Ammons performed at the renowned Carnegie Hall concert in 1938, which significantly boosted the popularity of boogie-woogie. He recorded a number of memorable tracks, many of which have been remastered and re-released for contemporary audiences in albums such as "His Best Boogies" and the "Albert Ammons Remastered Collection." His work continues to resonate with fans old and new, proving that his rhythmic and stirring style can transcend generations. Albert Ammons' virtuosic boogie-woogie renditions until his untimely passing in 1949 were pivotal in shaping the landscape of American piano music, leaving a lasting legacy celebrated in robust collections like the "Giants Of Boogie Woogie."

Genres

Boogie-woogie

Jazz Piano

Piano Blues

Latest Release

Boogie Woogie

Albert Ammons

Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 14, 2024