JAMES DAPOGNY
Genres: Classic (1920s) Jazz, Swing, Stride Piano • United States

James Dapogny was an American jazz musicologist, pianist and bandleader, active principally in the traditional jazz revival scene. b.: Sep, 3, 1940 in Berwyn, IL d.: Mar. 6, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI from discogs The stride and swing piano tradition of the early 20th century was preserved through the playing of pianist and musicologist James Dapogny. Together with his small combo, the Chicago Jazz Band -- featuring Jon-Eric Kellso (trumpet), Mike Karoub (bass), Russ Whitman (reeds), Kim Cusack (reeds), Chris Smith (trombone), Rod McDonald (guitar, banjo), and Wayne Jones (drums) -- Dapogny recorded seven albums of ragtime, New Orleans and Chicago jazz, and small-band swing. The band, which made semi-regular appearances on National Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion was also featured on albums by the Andrews Sisters-like trio Chenille Sisters and late jazz-blues pianist Sippie Wallace. They celebrated their 20th anniversary with a live album, On the Road, in 1995. Deeply influenced read more...