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  • Audio CD (April 6, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: April 6, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Basta Records
  • ASIN: B00000IJIB
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #110,434 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Between 1908 and 1919, when ragtime was at the height of its popularity, composer Joseph Lamb held a publishing contract with the John S. Stark Company. The relationship would yield 12 gorgeous rags, influenced by Scott Joplin but completely unmatched in their harmonics and structure. Guido Nielsen, a member of the Dutch ensemble the Beau Hunks, performs each Stark-published rag with a clean, angular style and quick tempos. He lacks some of the delicacy of Virginia Eskin, but--for Lamb fans--this is still required listening. The great liner notes feature color reproductions of each original sheet music cover, along with annotations. Great sound. --Jason Verlinde

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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably as close to perfect as anyone will come, May 4, 2003
It goes without saying that the music itself is excellent, but the written score means nothing unless the performer can execute it properly. Guido Nielsen does this. He plays these pieces smoothly and he doesn't play them too fast; and I have heard, in listening to this recording, absolutely *no* liberties taken by him to "jazz" up these works. He lets them speak for themselves instead of adding his own embellishments. This recording really is worth five stars and is probably as close as anyone will come to perfect in a ragtime recording. The information in the booklet that comes with this C.D. is also great; full-color reproductions of the covers of the sheet music to these pieces (and descriptions of each piece), and a short (but sweet) biography of Joseph Lamb.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Move over Scott Joplin, August 3, 2001
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Only the most superlative of superlatives suffice to describe Lamb's rags. His music is melodious, lyrical and enchanting. A friend who heard only two cuts from this album begged me to order him a copy. What more can I say? This album is superb!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Joseph F Lamb's music is a revelation, July 30, 2004
By R H McRonald (Heswall. UK) - See all my reviews
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I have been a ragtime fan since the 1970s revival. I have not had much exposure to Joseph Lamb, so wanted to fill the gap in my collection. I was in for a very pleasant surprise. I think Lamb is on a par with Joplin, although their styles are somewhat different.I would say Lamb's compositions are closer to those of James Scott than to Scott Joplin. Lamb is rather more of an acquired taste than Joplin, however it is worth the effort.
The playing, by Guido Neilsen, is masterly . Ragtime is often wrongly played too fast and in a honky-tank style but Nielsen never falls into this trap. His playing manages to be pleasing..robust when required, delicate at other times.
My personal favourite is Excelsior Rag.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not enough of an 'expert" to judge the speed
But I found this CD infectious. It loses a star only because it is so short (not even 40 minutes) and so pricey. Spectacular sound and splendid playing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. C Clark

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, it's too fast
Anyone who believes that Nielsen is not playing "too fast" needs to listen to Lamb himself on Smithsonian Folkways. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gregory H. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep 'em alive.
I am delighted to find a variety of Ragtime composers still being recorded. The Europeans seem to have much more appreciation of the American Jazz heritage than do the Americans... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous renditions of the most beautiful rags ever written
Nielsen does a splendid job of interpreting the works of Lamb. Neither exceedingly maudlin nor sugary sweet, Nielsen plays Lamb's "Nightingale," "American Beauty," and... Read more
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