The Original Piano Rags Played By The Composer

Synopsis of The Original Piano Rags Played By The Composer

«The Original Piano Rags Played By The Composer» is the double album by Scott Joplin, released by RETR on CD.

Scott Joplin composed the rags between 1896 and 1917 that laid the foundations of jazz. This collection brings together 32 pieces remastered directly from the original piano rolls performed by the composer himself, and includes legendary pieces such as «The Entertainer», «Maple Leaf Rag» and «Elite Syncopations». The double CD distributes sixteen tracks per disc, with works like «Gladiolus Rag» or «Solace».

Double edition with 32 rags. The cover is part of the Legends series and features an illustration of steamboats. Release date: 24 July 2009.

For fans of ragtime and classic jazz who want to hear Joplin's own performances on pianola rolls.