James Scott: Complete Works (Rags, Waltzes & Songs) • Ragtime Music

Описание: Missouri native & composer at large, James Sylvester Scott is one of three "Kings of Ragtime," alongside Scott Joplin & Joseph Lamb. Born to former slaves, Scott’s first introduction to music came through his untrained mother before soon finding local talents to instruct him. Said to have had perfect pitch with a beautiful sense of harmony, Scott’s musical comprehension led him to work under publisher Charles R. Dumars in 1902. As the firm’s star music demonstrator, Scott & Dumars became close associates as both men found their fortune: Scott, driving sheet sales for Dumars, allowing him to expand locally. And Dumars, giving Scott the space to cultivate his talent in the firm’s private piano storage. Following their success together, Dumars took on Scott’s own original works, becoming the young composer’s de-facto mentor.

Debuting in 1903 with “A Summer Breeze,” Scott’s local popularity would only continue to grow the following year with “The Fascinator” and “On The Pike.” In 1906, the now well established musician would cross paths with Scott Joplin during a stay in St. Louis. Upon positive review by the famed composer, Scott’s introduction to publisher John Stark saw the birth of “Frog Legs Rag” a year later. Coming second in sales behind Joplin’s “Maple Leaf,” Stark certified Scott as one of his newest champions, accepting nearly all following works by the young composer.

Eventually leaving work at Dumars in 1914, Scott extended his work to include serving as a local piano instructor, theatre organist, music director & even bandleader across Kansas City (MO), where he now found residence. As with all great eras of American music, the Ragtime craze had met it’s end with the death of it’s figurehead, Scott Joplin, in 1917. Though still remaining popular up into the early 20s, the introduction of Jazz would quickly overtake the world of Ragtime and leave it’s champions to search for new work. (This would especially be true considering Stark’s “Ragtime Empire” shutting their doors in 1922.) Evidently finding no new publishers to accept his work as far as Ragtime went, Scott remained consistent with his time as a bandleader, now performing Jazz at various venues.
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - A Summer Breeze: March & Two Step (1903)
0:03:25 - The Fascinator: March & Two Step (1903)
0:06:53 - On the Pike: March-Two Step (1904)
0:09:47 - Frog Legs Rag (1906)
0:12:44 - Kansas City Rag (1907)
0:15:32 - Grace & Beauty (1909)
0:18:46 - Great Scott Rag (1909)
0:21:43 - The Ragtime Betty (1909)
0:25:00 - Sunburst Rag (1909)
0:27:56 - Valse Venice (1909)
0:31:15 - Hearts Longing (1909)
0:36:59 - She's My Girl From Anaconda (1909) [w/ C. R. Dumars]
0:38:37 - Sweetheart Time (1909) [w/ C. R. Dumars]
0:40:40 - Hilarity Rag (1910)
0:43:35 - Ophelia Rag (1910)
0:46:04 - Princess Rag (1911)
0:48:54 - Quality: A High Class Rag (1911)
0:51:44 - Ragtime Oriole (1911)
0:55:09 - Climax Rag (1914)
0:58:07 - The Suffragette Waltz (1914)
1:02:00 - Take Me Out to Lakeside (1914) [w/ Ida Miller]
1:04:10 - Evergreen Rag (1915)
1:06:53 - Honey Moon Rag (1916)
1:10:16 - Prosperity Rag (1916)
1:13:41 - Efficiency Rag (1917)
1:17:01 - Paramount Rag (1917)
1:20:11 - Dixie Dimples (1918)
1:23:25 - Rag Sentimental (1918)
1:27:20 - Springtime of Love (1918)
1:31:58 - New Era Rag: Dance (1919)
1:34:42 - Peace & Plenty Rag (1919)
1:37:57 - Troubadour Rag (1919)
1:41:59 - Modesty Rag (1920)
1:45:31 - Pegasus (1920)
1:48:24 - The Shimmie Shake (1920) [w/ Cleota Wilson]
1:50:55 - Don't Jazz Me Rag: I'm Music (1921)
1:54:56 - Victory Rag (1921)
1:58:21 - Broadway Rag (1922)
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Music composed by James S. Scott & performed by Guido Nielsen with his album "James Scott: The Complete Works (Rags, Waltzes & Songs)"

Description information provided & researched by Bill Edwards.
© 1998-2025 Bill Edwards ( https://ragpiano.com/comps/jscott.shtml )

℗ 2000 Basta Audio-Visuals
Producer: Piet Schreuders
Music Publisher: Basta Music
Performer: Guido Nielsen

This video is solely for the purposes of compiling and sharing the music of James S. Scott and in no way or means is being used for monetary purposes.