Dubbed the 'English Debussy", nutritionist , author and yes, composer-pianist Cyril Scott is remembered fondly for his pot-boiler 'Lotus Land' from 1903 - played here by Mark Birnbaum the ragtime jazz pianist -
piece has been recorded by Gil Evans, Heifitz and many others.
See also CD entitled
'Dreamland:Piano Gems Circa 1903' - which has more Cyril Scott, Debussy, Scriabin and Scott Joplin'
Enjoy! - from Chappaqua Library Festival with the Clintons in attendance.
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