Meade Lux Lewis

AHonky tonk train blues
B(Stacey)Barrelhouse

Label: Parlophone
Catalogue number: R2187
Genre: Jazz
Condition: Excellent−
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #6976

Meade Lux Lewis, a pioneering boogie-woogie pianist (1905–1964), performing 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' (his signature piece) and 'Barrelhouse' on Parlophone (catalogue R2187). These are classic early electric boogie-woogie recordings from the 1930s–1940s.

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