Ragtime / Chicago Style

Eddie Condon (1905-1973)
Eddie Condon allmusic.com: »A 22-track Condon sampler taps into the years 1928-1931, beginning with two titles by trombonist Miff Mole's Molers. Condon had enormous respect for Mole and was one of the few to attend his funeral in 1961. ›Oh Baby‹ (with a thrilling group sc... more information

Scott Joplin
The All-Time Ragtimer Scott Joplin, der als Sohn eines ehemaligen Sklaven geboren wurde, war einer der ersten erfolgreichen Komponisten von Rags. Nach seinem Tod geriet der Ragtime mit dem Aufkommen des Jazz schnell in Vergessenheit. Von Joplins zahlreichen Rags sind der »Maple Leaf Rag« und »T... more information

Max Morath
Living A Ragtime Life Ragtime pianist Morath has spent a lifetime immersed in its history and his intimate knowledge of it shines brightly on this fine little disc. Consisting of recordings made in 1987 with five bonus tracks recorded in 1989, Morath breezes handily through a batch of less fami... more information