James Johnson P. - 1921 - 1926 AEC Video Jessye Norman was unquestionably one

Jessye Norman was unquestionably one of the exceptional sopranos of all time

And featured as a guest on Anna Lunoe's Beats 1 show

Among his teachers was Yuri Yankelevich (1909-1973) who was the teacher of other leading violinists

already holds the sticks in the Buzzmen

It's a substantial and enjoyable showcase for a talented artist whose work deserves a much higher profile than she has generally enjoyed

James Johnson P. - 1921 - 1926 AEC Video Jessye Norman was unquestionably oneThe one time King of New York jazz pianists, James P. Johnson was a pioneer of the stride piano style that became the model for Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fats Waller and Art Tatum. A sensitive and solid accompanist, Johnson became the pianist of choice for singers Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith. Johnson's 1921 recordings were among the first jazz piano solos to be put on record, and many of his compositions including "Charleston" and "Carolina