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Many ragtime pianist, beginning around the 1920s, went on to perform stride and boogie-woogie and other lists of artists might be more identified with either. Shapiro's two lists above, exclude those who are known more as (i) non-piano ragtime composers (ii) ragtime revivalist (iii) stride pianists, and (iv) boogie-woogie pianists.
James Price Johnson (February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of stride piano, he was one of the most important pianists in the early era of recording, and like Jelly Roll Morton, one of the key figures in the evolution of ragtime into what was eventually called jazz. [1]
Musicians who are notable for their playing of ragtime music include (in alphabetical order): This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
He has also served as long-time musical director of the "Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri". [4] He was the recipient of the Scott Joplin Foundation Achievement Award in 1991. [5] Today, Zimmerman runs "American Ragtime Co.", recording and publishing ragtime classics and the works of early 20th century blues composers.
Hyman was born in New York City on March 8, 1927 [4] [5] to Joseph C. Hyman and Lee Roven (née Rovinsky), and grew up in suburban Mount Vernon, New York. [6] His older brother, Arthur, owned a jazz record collection and introduced him to the music of Bix Beiderbecke and Art Tatum.
For more than 20 years, the River Raisin Ragtime Revue has worked to preserve the history of America's original popular music.
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Live at Hanratty's (Chaz Jazz, 1981; reissued by Chiaroscuro, 2000) I Wish I Were Twins with Dick Hyman (Swingtime, 1983) The Bob Wilber Dick Wellstood Duet (Parkwood, 1984) Live at Cafe des Copains (Unisson, 1986) Live Hot Jazz with Kenny Davern (Statiras, 1986) Ragtime Piano Favorites (1988) This Is the One...Dig! (Solo Art, 1977)