Scott Joplin
Born in Texas in 1868, Scott Joplin was an African-American pianist and composer
who is now referred to as the ‘King of Ragtime’. While most of his 100 songs –
including “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” – fall under the ragtime genre,
he also penned a ragtime ballet and two operas. Growing up in Texarkana,
Arkansas, he became a musician with help from local teachers. He left his job as
a railway laborer and pursued a career as a musician. In 1894, he moved to
Sedalia, Missouri and taught piano for a living. The following year, he started
publishing his music and by 1899, “M...
Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
Keepin' Out of Mischief NowScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
Embraceable YouScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
Love Is Just Around the CornerScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoNew England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble and Scott Joplin
The EntertainerGiovanni De Chiaro and Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
Elite Syncopations
3:02
Keepin' Out of Mischief NowScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
George Wein & the Newport All-Stars
3:07
Embraceable YouScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
4:04
Love Is Just Around the CornerScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
3:08
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoNew England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble and Scott Joplin
4:14
The EntertainerGiovanni De Chiaro and Scott Joplin
Rags Are Riches
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