Known for his electrifying live shows, boogie-woogie and blues pianist Henri Herbert is acclaimed as one of the most thrilling musicians on the contemporary blues and rock scene. His dazzling ...

Boogie-woogie is a driving blues piano style that features a rolling, “eight-to-the-bar” rhythm. It’s based on ostinato bass figures in 8/8 time, and mostly uses the 12-bar blues harmonic scheme.

Fifty years ago, Boston boogie-woogie pianist Preacher Jack saw his idol, Jerry Lee Lewis, perform at the old Boston Arena. It has remained the most influential event of his life. “I can still see it, ...

If you listen to Dr. John, the Night Tripper, boogie and blues piano man extraordinaire, he’ll tell you that God is a song. God, the great spirit, the creator, bondye, Buddha, whatever you wish, based ...

As the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea summer music series winds to a close, organizers have surely saved their most energetic act for last — San Diego’s own boogie-woogie piano legends, Sue Palmer & Her ...

The Chicago Jazz Festival official gets under way next Thursday (keep your eyes peeled for our festival guide in next week’s paper), but a slate of activities beginning next Monday has extended the ...

The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival returns this year after a hiatus due to post-pandemic financial challenges. Founded by local musician Craig Brenner, the festival aims to introduce ...

You’ve probably heard of boogie woogie. Its distinctive bass riffs pop up in Lead Belly’s guitar playing, Elvis Presley’s version of Otis Blackwell’s “All ...