Archive for February 26th, 2007

Johnny Guarnieri with Slam Stewart - Santa’s Secret

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Johnny Guarnieri (1917-1985) was a jazz pianist who had the ability to closely imitate Fats Waller, Count Basie, and Art Tatum. In 1939, he joined Benny Goodman’s orchestra, recording frequently with both the big band and the sextet. Through the 1940s he freelanced with many bands and and played with all of the top jazz […]

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