Title: Marty Grosz and the Hot Winds: James P. Johnson Songbook Artists / Instruments: Marty Grosz: guitar, banjo, vocals, all arrangements James Dapogny: piano, celeste Dan Block: clarinet, bass clarinet Jon-Erik Kellso: trumpet Scott Robinson: soprano, C-Melody and baritone saxes Vince Giordano: string bass, tuba, bass sax Arnie Kinsella: drums, temple blocks "Panic Slim" Jim Gicking: guitar (track 14)

Description: Accompanied by his Hot Winds, the inimitable Marty Grosz introduces us to the song-writing genius of James P. Johnson, best known as the most accomplished practitioner of the jazz genre known as “Harlem Stride Piano.” This CD presents a selection of Johnson’s popular songs - a few familiar ones but mostly Marty brings back to life with fresh, original arrangements, others that have been lost from sight since written and featured in numerous Broadway reviews from the 1920´s on. Selections: ‘Sippi Hungry Blues I Need Lovin’ I Was So Weak, Love Was So Strong Alabama Stomp Old Fashioned Love Stop That Dog If I Could Be With You Charleston My Headache Don’t Cry Baby Ain’tcha Got Music A Porter’s Love Song to a Chamber Maid Harlem Woogie Download for FREE **Disclaimer** Arbors Records can not be held responsible in anyway for and damages or other results from downloading this program!