We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie
Which boogie-woogie pioneer transformed a classic American folk song into a piano masterpiece? Learn!
Albert Ammons, one of the great boogie-woogie pianists of the 1930s-40s, created this vibrant arrangement of Stephen Foster's "Old Folks at Home" (Swanee River). Ammons was known for his powerful left-hand bass patterns and driving rhythmic energy that helped popularize boogie-woogie music during the swing era. His version transforms the sentimental 19th-century parlor song into an exciting rhythmic showcase that demonstrates the technical possibilities of boogie-woogie piano.