Alston performs "YAMEKRAW: A Negro Rhapsody" Pt. 1 by James P. Johnson

[54tommy]

This is the Plainfield Symphony ..Willy Dalton, Banjo..Nick Stefanacci and Frank Elmo Alto Sax

[54tommy]

Willy Dalton, Banjo..Nick Stefanacci and Frank Elmo Alto Sax

[zhartable]

I never knew that James p Johnson composed a rhapsody of sort! thanks for the post~

[eeks1982]

It's awesome, I'm really glad to have heard such a piece. is it possible to find the musicsheet somewhere?

[southwestpiano]

Orchestration by William Grant Still (sounds like missing some percussion and the banjo? here)

[youtubeuserwilly]

@southwestpiano banjo's there--I played the part although it's strictly acoustic and is buried in the mix. I'm sitting directly across from the conductor.

[kasyapa]

intriguing. yes, some information about the piece - was the orchestration by JPJ?

[greyantelope]

Richard,

This is excellent. How about some back ground information, where it was performed, etc.