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Through the first fifty percent of the 20th century there have been several noteworthy African-American pianists called James Johnson. Most well-known was New Jersey-born Wayne P. Johnson, the daddy of Harlem stride piano. Wayne “Steady Move” Johnson was from New Orleans, worked well in St. Louis, and is principally remembered …

Wayne Cross is an excellent exemplory case of someone whose name may suit their character, Cross as with angry. Various information from his profession indicate he could have had a lot to become peeved about. He and partner Harold Cromer, among the great faucet dancers, got a humor and dance …