James P. Johnson
American pianist and composer (1894–1955)
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Summary
James P. Johnson was born on February 1, 1894[1], in New Brunswick[2]. He died on November 17, 1955[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,232 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13]
- Record label: Blue Note[14]
- Commons category: James P. Johnson[15]
- Archives at: Institute of Jazz Studies[16], Rutgers University[17]
- Cause of death: stroke[18]
- Family name: Johnson[19]
- Given name: James[20], Price[21]
- Pseudonym: James P. Johnson, Jimmy Johnson[22]
- Student of: Eubie Blake[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Instrument: piano[25]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: James P. Johnson[28]
Why It Matters
James P. Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was James P. Johnson born?
James P. Johnson was born in New Brunswick[2].
Where did James P. Johnson die?
James P. Johnson died in New York City[4].
What did James P. Johnson do for work?
James P. Johnson worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and jazz musician[7].