#Classic ragtime piano plus#

In response to numerous requests, this is my first collection of descriptive marches, cakewalks, galops, and even a tango from the catalog of E.T. A great musical companion for your pet to howl or yowl along with. Includes unusual songs from the ragtime ere and a couple of newer entries. † Drums by Alex Edwards - Bass by George MotleyĪ syncopated ode to those pesky critters that invade our homes and feel entitled to sponge off us in exchange for a little purr or loving lick here and there. Ragtime, Stride, Hot Jazz, New Stuff, all here. A syncopated tribute not only to sights on safaris from around the world, but also for the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin with a piece just for him. In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion rags tonight. Here is a collection of Rags, Marches and Songs celebrating the liberation, and sometimes indentured servitude of the automobile in America during the reign of the Model-T, including a few making their recording debut. Ragtime and the Automobile grew up together.

#Classic ragtime piano plus#

Most tracks collected from other CDs, plus some surprises and a bit of previously unreleased material. Enhanced media with additional information and images.ĬAN'T DECIDE? HERE IS SOME OF EVERYTHING IN ONE PACKAGEįor those who can't decide which CD to get - This two CD collection covers what I have found to be my most requested, or at least commented-on tracks from over two decades of recording and performing.

The fifth and final volume of selected classic rags from Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Joseph Lamb, including some Lamb rarities, all with something extra and interesting added here and there. Hotter than ever.ĭon't Jazz Me - I'm Ragtime! FINALLY Coming 2019. Newly re-recorded in 2011 with all new and longer arrangements on a 9'3' Petrof Grand, plus two additional pieces for more fun. Definitely an exciting pianistic roller-coaster ride, including some great Charles L. Some of the most familiar 'barn burners' of Ragtime played in a grand style, with many special arrangements included. All of them have had some facet of unique variations added to them. Some will be familiar, and some are long pending requests from fans. Just as the title implies, this is a collection of fine rags spanning a century of ragtime composition, and covering a wide variety of styles as well. Includes a lovely vocal by Miss Kelsey and ensemble tunes as well. A collection of classic early blues and blues songs that explores many facets of this unique genre, from the deepest lowest type of blues to the more exuberant uplifting New Orleans tunes. Includes two contemporary tangos by two of my favorite ragtime friends, and a detailed booklet on the genre and the pieces.īlues from the heart, and from the piano. This album covers some of that crossover, with rags that are tango-like in nature, and some authentic Ernesto Nazareth tangos as well.

Tangos and Rags are not that different, and they co-evolved at the same time. All of the tracks were spontaneous and recorded live at some of the top ragtime events of the year. That is exactly what I had the privilege to do throughout 2012 into 2013, this album being the result. Ragtime and Stride piano duets are just plain fun, especially when done with some of your most talented friends. Most of the works are familiar, and all of them are simply good piano-thumpin' foot-stompin' fun. Stride piano classics and some unusual picks that are centered around four great composers of the genre Duke Ellington, Willie 'The Lion' Smith, James P. Looking for Vintage Honky-Tonk Piano CDs or other 1950s ragtime?Ĭlick Here! to view them, or on Vintage Recordings in the navigation menu.