Jimmy Yancey was a seminal American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and a crucial figure in the development of modern blues and ragtime music. Born in Chicago in 1898, Yancey's musical career began at a young age, and he was known for his distinctive playing style that combined elements of ragtime with the boogie-woogie rhythms that became popular in the early 20th century. Despite his considerable influence and the respect he garnered among jazz and blues musicians, he did not record commercially until the late 1930s.

Yancey's recordings from the late 1930s and early 1940s, including albums such as "Jimmy Yancey Vol. 1 1939 - 1940" and "Jimmy Yancey Vol. 2 1940 - 1943," consist of a range of solo piano pieces that showcase his mastery of the boogie-woogie style. His work includes originals like the signature piece "Yancey Stomp" and standards reinterpreted through his unique lens. His impact on the Chicago blues scene is commemorated in works like "Chicago Piano" and "Chicago Piano Volume 1." Although he passed away in 1951, his legacy lives on through his pivotal contributions to American music and the many re-releases and remastered recordings that continue to introduce new audiences to his sound, as seen in collections like "Blues Masters Vol. 10 (Jimmy Yancey)" and "Hey! Piano Man: Selected Boogie Woogie Sides Remastered - CD A." Jimmy Yancey's indelible imprint on the world of boogie-woogie has made him a legend among piano aficionados and a timeless figure in the blues genre.

Genres

Boogie-woogie

Piano Blues

Latest Release

Boogie-Woogie Piano

Jimmy Yancey

Album - 11 Tracks - Released August 13, 2021