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Boogie Woogie History 101

Boogie Woogie History Lesson

Learn about the origins and function of Boogie Woogie music throughout history, as well as its transformation into Rock and Roll and Modern Jazz. Use the arrows at the top of the slide show to navigate through this informative presentation by one of Boogie music's foremost historians, Dr. John Tennison (AKA "Nonjohn").

Below the slide show also see a great documentary!

Dr. John Tennison

Instructor:

Boogie Woogie Piano History

Documentary

Here is a great documentary first published on British ITV, and then aired on PBS in America. Full of great footage and info!

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