Jim Hession Improvises on Pinetops Boogie Woogie

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Jim uses the framework of Pinetop Smith's
"Original" boogie woogie to improvise in the eight to the bar format. Pinetop's Boogie dates from 1928 and was arranged for the Tommy Dorsey orchestra a few years later, becoming a hit again as "TD's Boogie Woogie." That's what I'm talkin'bout...... From 1967-2003 Jim was a featured pianist at Disneyland and Disney World. He was often found at Coke Corner (Main Street Pianist) where this was one of the favorite requests....Jim was featured at Coke Corner, MainSt. USA, New Orleans Square, and for three years at the Grand Californian Hotel, to name a few of his regular spots.

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[bkgangstapianist]

at about 35 seconds what is it ur doing to make that sound??

[jazznbear]

Are you asking about the right hand variation?

[maddermofo]

jazznbear is that you playing in the video man?

[jazznbear]

check out the web site. The answer lies within.

[tomonthekeys]

Thanks Jim!

[jazznbear]

What are you doing up at this time.......we haven't gone to bed yet! Let's see, it is 9:30am Sunday morning. Go Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[5150zombie]

I think this is the best version of pinetop I've heard on youtube. I'll definetly check this guys site to buy an album.

[AkNoel47]

yeah!!! so good!! best version of pinetops boogie woogie!!!!

[RockabillyWilly1]

Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Jive, Swing is all based upon this - thanks GOD for it!!!

[Bumblebee38]

Excellent but listen to the original recording for the tempo

[LivingDedGrrl]

I've always thought how amazing it is that something so simple as 8 to the bar can be turned into something so interesting!

[Libelya]

great! thanks always for your awesome performance!

[thrummer1953]

Love it!

[Citybright02]

Wow!!! Just WOW!!!

[mrrrks39]

thanks jazznbear you are awesome

[marinenut68]

Awesome job!!! Keep it up.