Boogie Woogie

 At the beginning of last century, black pianists developed in the camps of workers in the southern United States, a more rapid rhythm and Blues. They circulated the barrel house in honky tonk, wooden huts equipped with bar, and played all night.

The crisis helping the workers migrated gradually during the years 1920-1930 to large industrial cities of the North (Chicago for example). The industry does not, however, the fortunes of everyone, many families were organizing "House Rent Party". Pianists Goodwill barrel circuits houses were thus naturally led to their activity.
At the time, this new style of music was designated by several names: dudlow joe, rolling blues, the dozen, western fast, shuffle, etc.. The first Boogie was recorded Rocks George W. Thomas in 1923. But Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, who gave birth to the word "Boogie Woogie" in 1928 by recording his famous Pinetop's Boogie Woogie. Following registration, the term designated this style of music very characteristic.
The Rocks of George W. Thomas in 1923. But Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, who gave birth to the word "Boogie Woogie" in 1928 by recording his famous Pinetop's Boogie Woogie. Following registration, the term designated this style of music very characteristic.
And what is that from 1938 Boogie Woogie took its credentials to the general public thanks to John Hammond, who organized the first concert boogie woogie in New York, being known and appreciated at the white audience black talent.
The Boogie Woogie became very popular throughout America.