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
Gottschalk/joplin/gershwin
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Keepin' Out of Mischief NowScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
Greatest Hits
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Embraceable YouScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
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Love Is Just Around the CornerScott Joplin and Pee Wee Russell
The Very Best Of
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The EntertainerScott Joplin
The Easy Winners and Other Rag-time Music of Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoWilliam Bolcom and Scott Joplin
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