The beginnings. Boogie-woogie : early appearances and names by which it was known ; Industries and centers supporting boogie-woogie in the south ; Boogie-woogie eras, musical influences, and significant early pianists -- The urban sound of boogie-woogie. Chicago ; The depression years ; St. Louis and Detroit -- The Carnegie period. The spirituals to swing concerts ; Café society days ; The post-café society period ; On the crest of the wave ; The parting of the ways : rhythm and blues and big-band boogie -- The final curtain. The end of an era ; Many shades of blue ; The contemporary picture -- Recording boogie-woogie and appendixes ; The national and independent record companies.