Pianist and composer, he took the stride style he learned from James P. Johnson and infused his original piano pieces with rich textures, vigor, and an irrepressible joy. "Ain't Misbehavin'" was one of his popular show tunes, and "Handful of Keys" was one of his great stride style piano pieces.
A) Sidney Bechet
B) Bix Beiderbecke
C) Buddy Bolden
D) Earl Hines
E) James P. Johnson
F) Scott Joplin
G) Meade Lux Lewis
H) Jelly Roll Morton
I) Joe "King" Oliver
J) Fats Waller