Syncopated (or ragtime) waltzes were very popular starting in the teens, although they had been written earlier by the likes of Harry P. Guy and Scott Joplin. Although most ragtime composers wrote at least one waltz (syncopated or not), the real prolific kings of the ragtime waltz included composers Ernest J. Schuster and Harold Ivers, the latter of whom also made piano rolls. Another fellow, Harold Wansborough, made arguably the best waltz rolls of all time, of other peoples' tunes.
This is probably the only waltz written by any of the stride masters in this era...another sound that JPJ simply created!! An exceptionally difficult tune to play too.
Interesting. I've managed to miss it, so far. The liner notes that go with my JPJ piano roll album say there is no other waltz, so I've been keeping my ears open when I get new music! And I will track this one down!
Fats Waller also wrote "Jitterbug Waltz" but of course this was later, in the 40's. Eubie Blake wrote a couple other waltzes. Luckey wrote waltz songs (with lyrics), following popular custom. I'm sure that early guys like Frederick M. Bryan wrote some waltzes. If Willie "the Lion" wrote a waltz, I've never heard of it.
Hey HEADSUPBERKELEY,
Do you work in the Berkeley School System ? If so, Thats's were ma boys first got their schooling: Malcolm X Elementary !
Keep up the good work, would love to talk with you more.
PhilElie 10 months ago
wonderful
gallopinto30 1 year ago
Syncopated (or ragtime) waltzes were very popular starting in the teens, although they had been written earlier by the likes of Harry P. Guy and Scott Joplin. Although most ragtime composers wrote at least one waltz (syncopated or not), the real prolific kings of the ragtime waltz included composers Ernest J. Schuster and Harold Ivers, the latter of whom also made piano rolls. Another fellow, Harold Wansborough, made arguably the best waltz rolls of all time, of other peoples' tunes.
KawhackitaRag 2 years ago
winnie atwell sound , but slower ! ?
fingerscarr 2 years ago
Thanks so much. This man is a very good player.
Bb
HEADSUPBERKELEY 2 years ago
I think this is the man who wrote "LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING" which is called the negro National Anthem.
I worked with a chorus teacher now retired that knew and studied with him. Priceless to hear him! Thanks
HEADSUPBERKELEY 2 years ago
I believe you are thinking of James Weldon Johnson, a simiar name.
oldtimecharlie 2 years ago
love it love it love it
MrStrutyourstuff 2 years ago
This is probably the only waltz written by any of the stride masters in this era...another sound that JPJ simply created!! An exceptionally difficult tune to play too.
Huckabeezer 2 years ago
Not true, Luckey Roberts recorded a waltz like this called inner space for example.
pianiplunker 2 years ago
Interesting. I've managed to miss it, so far. The liner notes that go with my JPJ piano roll album say there is no other waltz, so I've been keeping my ears open when I get new music! And I will track this one down!
Huckabeezer 2 years ago
I think what I intended to say was, JPJ's only waltz. Sorry...
Huckabeezer 2 years ago
Fats Waller also wrote "Jitterbug Waltz" but of course this was later, in the 40's. Eubie Blake wrote a couple other waltzes. Luckey wrote waltz songs (with lyrics), following popular custom. I'm sure that early guys like Frederick M. Bryan wrote some waltzes. If Willie "the Lion" wrote a waltz, I've never heard of it.
KawhackitaRag 2 years ago
wonderful
RickRudesMustache 2 years ago
thank you so much for posting! i love it!
JamesPriceJohnson 3 years ago