That American Rag: The Story of Ragtime from Coast to Coast
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Rated 5 starsA stupendous history of a vast topic-with one curious lack
I do not believe you can find a more complete book on the subject of American ragtime than by David A. Jasen and Gene Jones (Schirmer Books, 2000). It tells in some 307 pages of text and another 100 or so of lists and charts "the Story of Ragtime from Coast to Coast" in great detail, far too great for quick reading. Indeed, I am going to use this tome as a reference book in the future as a source of information for my...
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Rated 5 starsA "must read" for all ragtime music fans and scholars.
This story of ragtime explores the evolution of the ragtime style of music, from its Scott Joplin roots to the launching of a ragtime era in the country. Unlike competing titles, That American Rag provides a geographic focus on the topic which reveals the evolution of ragtime in different parts of the country, making for an involving focus on regional influences on the overall style.
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