The Greatest Ragtime of the Century

Jelly Roll Morton (Composer), Maico Pinkard (Composer), Leon Flatow (Composer), Clarence Williams (Composer), Spencer Williams (Composer), Scott Joplin (Composer), James [01] P. Johnson (Composer), Eubie Blake (Composer), Perry Bradford (Composer), J. Henry Shayne (Composer), Jimmy / Clark, Charles Blythe (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Jelly Roll Morton, Maico Pinkard, Leon Flatow, Clarence Williams, Spencer Williams, et al.
• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shout Factory
• ASIN: B00009PJST
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,228 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > Jazz > Traditional Jazz & Ragtime > Boogie-Woogie
  • #7 in Music > Jazz > Traditional Jazz & Ragtime > Stride Piano
  • #8 in Music > Jazz > Traditional Jazz & Ragtime > Ragtime

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction and sampling., August 23, 2005

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Thomas B Goodloe "Berkeley Goodloe" (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Ragtime of the Century (Audio CD)

Prior to this album, the only ragtime I really knew was "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag". I don't know how this album fares for enthusiasts, but I've thoroughly enjoyed it. It introduced me to several different composers. The way the album is organized by giving you a two or three song block by each composer is good. As you listen to this, you can easily hear the different styles from one composer to another. As for the recording quality, I don't have any complaints whatsoever. Each note is clear without much noticable fuzz or hissing. The versions of Scott Joplin's songs are played a bit brash and speedy when compared to Joshua Rifkin, but I think they sound livlier because of it. Overall a solid release.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome to hear the old masters almost live., March 26, 2007

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Sharon (Hayward, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Greatest Ragtime of the Century (Audio CD)

It was an awesome experience to hear Ragtime and early blues played by the masters themselves. When you hear the music from their own hands, if not their own pianos, it makes the music immediate, and makes even clearer the stylistic differences of the various American musical pioneers. The sound quality is excellent. I'd strongly recommend this recording to anyone who enjoys early-20th-century jazz.

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Ragtime of the Century, October 29, 2005

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Mel Gotschall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Ragtime of the Century (Audio CD)

What a terrific CD. What a joy to add to your life. Everyone should begin their day with this Great Ragtime.We would all be much better.

As a former dancer, Flapper, wth the Charleston in my routine, I do appreciate Great Music. I'm not quite as good as I used to be, but neither are you, Gal. Will be 66 next birthday. Still have the rhythm and love life.

Put some spice in your life and don't let this CD get away. Please, just get it today.