Ragtime by Marek Weber (1919) SUMATRA

[HarborGuy]

The "real thing" - How nice to hear Ragtime again and not just on the Piano.....Kind of like the old concert in the park...

[merrihew]

One of the most beautiful labels I've ever seen. Many of Weber's electrics feature very good arrangements but I've never seen an acoustic in the US.

[robgems2]

This chap was a master along the same lines as de groot.

[Stompy23]

Most of Weber's pre-1925 acoustical output is very boring salon dance music framed into highly repetitive and clumsy arrangements. This one is among the few exceptions.

[KawhackitaRag]

@Stompy23 Some people were good at salon music. I trust your judgement. Who in your opinion, had a GOOD salon (non-ragtime) orchestra recording in Europe in the 'teens or earlier?