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Rick Benjamin's Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

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THE PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA (finally) PLAYS 'THE ENTERTAINER'

With this 72 minute disc, the PRO pays rousing tribute to the "classic" rags of Scott Joplin and his disciples Joseph F. Lamb, Arthur Marshall, and James Scott. Included are favorites like the "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer," along with the world premier recordings of seven original early 1900s orchestrations which were only recently discovered. Complimenting the music is a whimsical 12-page, full color booklet created by the noted artist and ragtime scholar Chris Ware. A trove of rare photos, period advertisements, and score excerpts, this booklet reveals fascinating new information on Scott Joplin based on recent, cutting-edge research. Beautifully played and handsomely recorded, this CD is a highlight of Paragon's distinguished 20-year career as leading performers of Joplin's music. It is a genuine "must have" disc for both the casual listener and the seasoned ragtime enthusiast.


...Plays 'The Entertainer' cover

Rialto Records 6005 (CD)

$16.00 USD

THE PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA (finally) PLAYS 'THE ENTERTAINER'   

  1. The Entertainer (1902), Scott Joplin.
  2. Magnetic Rag ("Syncopations Classique,"1914), Scott Joplin.
  3. Stoptime Rag (1910), Scott Joplin.
  4. Kinklets (1906), Arthur Marshall.
  5. Rose Leaf Rag (1907), Scott Joplin.
  6. Contentment (1915), Joseph F. Lamb.
  7. Pleasant Moments (ragtime waltz, 1909), Scott Joplin.
  8. Frog Legs Rag (1906), James Scott.
  9. Elite Syncopations (1902), Scott Joplin.
  10. Bohemia Rag (1915), Joseph F. Lamb.
  11. Dixie Dimples (novelty foxtrot, 1918), James Scott.
  12. The Sycamore: A Concert Rag (1904), Scott Joplin.
  13. A Breeze from Alabama (1902), Scott Joplin.
  14. The Rosebud March (1905), Scott Joplin.
  15. Prosperity Rag (1916), James Scott.
  16. Eugenia (1906), Scott Joplin.
  17. The Easy Winners (1901), Scott Joplin.
  18. Search-Light (rag, 1907), Scott Joplin.
  19. The Strenuous Life (1902), Scott Joplin.
  20. Maple Laf Rag (1899), Scott Joplin.

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