Take a lesson with "the father of rock and roll piano!" This DVD gives us a rare, up-close look at Johnnie Johnson's style and technique, as well as his warm and generous personality. In a conversation with pianist/teacher David Bennett Cohen and guitarist Jimmy Vivino, and backed up by a top New York rhythm section, Johnnie breaks down his songs and grooves for blues and rock piano enthusiasts.

Our unique overhead camera angle provides a clear view of how Johnnie improvises the chordal figures and lead times that have made him so popular among musicians and fans alike. Starting with "Johnnie's Boogie", you'll learn "chop bass" and "rolling bass" lines, which are Johnnie's basic left hand patterns. He then performs a variety of classic styles: a slow blues; a rumba rhythm; a medium-tempo blues shuffle; rockabilly "Chuck Berry" grooves and more.

This lesson will provide valuable insights into Johnnie Johnson's musical ideas, and will help you build a repertoire of bass patterns, treble licks and complete instrumental solos for blues, boogie-woogie or rock and roll piano.