Various Artists - Ragtime Wizardry / Various (CD)

This treasury of modern ragtime features 18 enchanting new piano rags performed by the composers. From the jaunty strains of "Sierra Nevada Rag" to the wistful lyricism of "Tiffany Lamp Rag," this collection showcases the delightful diversity of this classic American music now enjoying a renaissance among a cadre of talented musicians. For the first time on one disc, "Ragtime Wizardry" brings together many of today's most popular ragtime pianists from around the world: Terry Waldo, Tom Brier, Max Keenlyside, Martin Spitznagel, Bill Edwards, Bryan Wright, W. Brett Youens, Dalton Ridenhour, Larisa Migachyov, John Reed-Torres, Frank LiVolsi, Vincent Johnson, Monty Suffern, Kathi Backus, William McNally, Brian Holland, John Partridge, and Mitch Meador. Disc includes a handsome 28-page booklet. 72 minutes.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Better with Age - Bill Edwards
2. Sierra Nevada Rag - Kathi Backus
3. Figueroa Echoes - John Reed-Torres
4. Delphinium Rag - Tom Brier
5. Feelin' Dank, Danny - Monty Suffern
6. Rivka Road Rag - Dalton Ridenhour
7. Enchantment Rag - Max Keenlyside
8. Danny's Rag No. - Larisa Migachyov
9. Cactus Candy - Mitch Meador
10. Ragtime Ralph - Terry Waldo
11. Peace Dale Mill - Frank Livolsi
12. Spanish Autumn - Brian Holland
13. The Jericho Tumble - Martin Spitznagel
14. Tiffany Lamp Rag - Vincent Johnson
15. Transplant This! Rag (Or, 'O Danny Boys') - William McNally
16. Wandering Greybeards - John Partridge
17. Thompson Falls Rag - Bryan Wright
18. It Gets Better - w. Brett Youens