J. Lawrence Cook

J. Lawrence Cook

p, 1899-1976 US, Athens, Tennessee
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Jean Lawrence Cook

Jean Lawrence Cook (July 14, 1899 – April 2, 1976) was the most prolific piano roll artist in history. His output has been estimated at between 10,000 and 20,000 different roll recordings.Cook was born in Athens, Tennessee, the son of a preacher. He was orphaned before his fourth birthday, and raised by relatives who introduced him to music. He went on to become the most famous name in the history of the music roll industry.Cook was known to produce over two piano rolls each day, along with his other jobs, such as at the B.A.B Organ Company.

Genres

Jazz
Blues
Pop
Soundtrack

Plays With

Lawrence Cook & His Orchestra

Popular Tracks

Maple Leaf Rag on Knightsbridge Records Piano Roll Collection Vol. 2 by Various Artists

Goody Goody on Knightsbridge Records Piano Roll Collection Vol. 2 by Various Artists

No Swingin' in Here on Knightsbridge Records Piano Roll Collection Vol. 1 by Various Artists

Honeysuckle Rose on Knightsbridge Records Piano Roll Collection Vol. 1 by Various Artists

Your Feet's Too Big on Knightsbridge Records Piano Roll Collection Vol. 1 by Various Artists

He Used To Be Your Man (But He's My Man Now) on Parlor Piano by Various Artists

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Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Happy Days Are Here Again	J. Lawrence Cook	1977	Compil.
St. Louis Blues	J. Lawrence Cook	1958	Album
Popular Favorites On The Player Piano	J. Lawrence Cook	1955	Album
Too Much Mustard	J. Lawrence Cook	1952	Single
The Nickelodeon Waltz / Whatever Happened To The Good Old Days?	J. Lawrence Cook	1951	Album
Tiger Rag / Down Yonder	J. Lawrence Cook	1951	Album
I Wish I Had A Sweetheart / How Many G's In Peggy, Paw?	J. Lawrence Cook	1951	Album
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Let Me Call You Sweetheart / Missouri Waltz	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
I'm A Sugar Daddy / Make Someone Happy Today	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Nola / Kitten On The Keys	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Dream A Little Dream Of Me	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Single
Plays Everybody's Favourites	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Goodnight Irene / Dream A Little Dream Of Me	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Let Me Call You Sweetheart / Red Hot Mama	J. Lawrence Cook	1950	Album
Piano Roll Party In Hi-Fi	J. Lawrence Cook		Album
Down Yonder / Tiger Rag	J. Lawrence Cook		Album
Honky-Tonk	Jack "38" Collins, J. Lawrence Cook, The Back Room Boys Featuring The Dapper Dans		Single
Honky Tonk Piano In The Style Of "Piano Roll" Cook	J. Lawrence Cook		Album
Forty Second Street Musical Nostalgia From Flicks And Show-Biz	J. Lawrence Cook - Max Kortlander		Compil.
Piano Roll Rock 'n Roll	J. Lawrence Cook		Album
Honky Tonk In The Style Of "Piano Roll" Cook	J. Lawrence Cook		Album
Your Favorites	J. Lawrence Cook		Album

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