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The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra
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Derek Paravicini
1,783 listeners
Derek(b 1980), was born premature, at 25 weeks, and weighing just over half a kilogram. As a result of the oxygen therapy required to save … read moreDerek(b 1980), was born premature, at 25 weeks, and weighing just over half a kilogram. As a result of the oxygen therapy required to save his life, Derek lost his sight, and his development was affected too. It later became apparent tha… read moreDerek(b 1980), was born premature, at 25 weeks, and weighing just over half a kilogram. As a result of the oxygen therapy required to save his life, Derek lost his sight, and his development was affected too. It later became apparent that he had severe learning difficulties. However, he soon acqu… read more
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Del Wood
5,261 listeners
Polly Adelaide Hendricks Hazelwood (February 22, 1920 – October 3, 1989), known professionally as Del Wood, was an American pianist. Hendri… read morePolly Adelaide Hendricks Hazelwood (February 22, 1920 – October 3, 1989), known professionally as Del Wood, was an American pianist. Hendricks was born in Nashville, Tennessee. A lifetime resident of Nashville, she was surrounded by the … read morePolly Adelaide Hendricks Hazelwood (February 22, 1920 – October 3, 1989), known professionally as Del Wood, was an American pianist. Hendricks was born in Nashville, Tennessee. A lifetime resident of Nashville, she was surrounded by the influences of early country music and the remaining vestiges… read more
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Sue Keller
5,359 listeners
Sue Keller began her ragtime obsession in 1974, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in Music and Theater. Since then, she has treate… read moreSue Keller began her ragtime obsession in 1974, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in Music and Theater. Since then, she has treated audiences to her piano and vocal performances throughout the world. Her appearances have ranged … read moreSue Keller began her ragtime obsession in 1974, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in Music and Theater. Since then, she has treated audiences to her piano and vocal performances throughout the world. Her appearances have ranged from the grand opening of Fanueil Hall Marketplace in Boston… read more
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Zez Confrey
8,092 listeners
Pianist/Composer born in Peru, IL 1895. Composer of tunes including My Pet and Kitten on the Keys. Credited as the originator of novelty… read morePianist/Composer born in Peru, IL 1895. Composer of tunes including My Pet and Kitten on the Keys. Credited as the originator of novelty ragtime. A follower of the fingerbuster piano players like James P Johnson and Willie "The … read morePianist/Composer born in Peru, IL 1895. Composer of tunes including My Pet and Kitten on the Keys. Credited as the originator of novelty ragtime. A follower of the fingerbuster piano players like James P Johnson and Willie "The Lion" Smith. Died in Lakewood, NJ 1971 View wiki
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Richard Zimmerman
5,022 listeners
Richard Zimmerman has been largely responsible for the world-wide revival of ragtime, and is one of its key figures as both a performer and… read moreRichard Zimmerman has been largely responsible for the world-wide revival of ragtime, and is one of its key figures as both a performer and a historian. Dick first became acquainted with ragtime while he was an engineering student at St… read moreRichard Zimmerman has been largely responsible for the world-wide revival of ragtime, and is one of its key figures as both a performer and a historian. Dick first became acquainted with ragtime while he was an engineering student at Stanford University. Today, he has a broad repertoire of seve… read more
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Mike Foerstner
3,091 listeners
Mike Foerstner – in 1960 born – already had, before he could read and write, intensive contact with the predominantly classical music. This… read moreMike Foerstner – in 1960 born – already had, before he could read and write, intensive contact with the predominantly classical music. This also does not surprise, because his father, during young years dance musicians, as well as his mo… read moreMike Foerstner – in 1960 born – already had, before he could read and write, intensive contact with the predominantly classical music. This also does not surprise, because his father, during young years dance musicians, as well as his mother studied classical music and did both times of her life … read more
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Eubie Blake
12,578 listeners
James Hubert Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983), better known as Eubie Blake, was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of … read moreJames Hubert Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983), better known as Eubie Blake, was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the… read moreJames Hubert Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983), better known as Eubie Blake, was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway m… read more
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Joshua Rifkin
14,656 listeners
Joshua Rifkin (born April 22, 1944 in New York) is an American conductor, keyboard player, and musicologist. He is best known by the genera… read moreJoshua Rifkin (born April 22, 1944 in New York) is an American conductor, keyboard player, and musicologist. He is best known by the general public for having played a central role in the ragtime revival in the 1970s with the three album… read moreJoshua Rifkin (born April 22, 1944 in New York) is an American conductor, keyboard player, and musicologist. He is best known by the general public for having played a central role in the ragtime revival in the 1970s with the three albums he recorded of Scott Joplin's works for Nonesuch Reco… read more
