About
Musician who gained recognition for composing the much-covered Honky Tonk Train Blues and for his boogie-woogie style.
Before Fame
His recording debut came in 1927 when he laid down Honky Tonk Train Blues for Paramount Records.
Trivia
He often performed with Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson after meeting them at the historic 1938 From Spirituals to Swing concert at Carnegie Hall.
Family Life
His family encouraged his musical development while he was young, and he often cited pianist Jimmy Yancey as his primary influence.
Associated With
He was the pianist at Nick's Bar in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life starring James Stewart as George Bailey.
