Stephanie performs "Troublesome Ivories" by Eubie Blake at the 2010 West Coast Ragtime Festival, held annually in Sacramento, California. This song is also on "Ragtime Tricks," Stephanie's album available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephanieTrick
@robertslistening
Your comment is really astute. Fats above all had the best-sounding touch of all the stride players; nobody else comes close. I wish I had hands like that. As George Shearing once commented, "Shaking hands with Fats Waller was like grabbing a bunch of bananas."
This gal does a darn good job here, though.
InevitableItWas 3 months ago
It sounds great. Clean and on rhythm. The only difference between this and say someone like a Eubie or Fats or Oscar is the large hand seems to give a little better tone. Robert Estren talks about the difference between striking a chord from above vs letting the hand settle and then doing key press. Striking from above gives a slightly harsher tone. This is what I see with say Fats Waller or other great striders. They get full tone but it still sounds like they are caressing the keys.
robertslistening 3 months ago
So exciting. Its now one of my favorites. I wish I play as well as you :)
TLSCOMAk 4 months ago
Heard this on Eubie Blake's double album years ago and it remained my ragtime favorite. But honestly, you play it better than Eubie... Standing Applause!!
dondecnj 7 months ago
At about 1:45 and a few other places, the rhythm sounds a bit like You've Got To Be Modernistic. Oh, and excellent performance xD
CooCurrent 1 year ago
This is turning into one of my favourites! It's fast and has a lefty that really bumps up the melody and change of speed really makes things live.
KingRat355 1 year ago
So exciting and vibrant. I like the ending which was a surprise to me.
ImaLanger 1 year ago
I like this part when it becomes little slower. 2:37-2:42
KingRat355 1 year ago
Can't help but smile listening to this joyful music played with such panache - fantastic!
kailrunt 1 year ago
faaaan-taaaaas-tic Can't wait til Avon Park in January Don
bearddo 1 year ago