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"Rags" Rafferty - The Best Of Old Time Piano
Review by Irvan Indrayana
The Best of Old Time Piano by "Rags" Rafferty is a delightful collection of classic ragtime tunes performed on the piano. The album features 12 tracks, each showcasing Rafferty's expert piano skills and his deep understanding of the genre.
From the opening track, "Maple Leaf Rag," to the closing number, "The Entertainer," Rafferty's playing is energetic, precise, and full of life. His renditions of classic ragtime tunes like "The Strenuous Life" and "The Easy Winners" are faithful to the original compositions while still allowing him to put his own stamp on the music.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Solace," a beautiful and haunting piece that showcases Rafferty's ability to convey emotion through his playing. His use of dynamics and phrasing on this track is particularly impressive, and it's clear that he has a deep appreciation for the music he's playing.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| While Strollin' Thru The Park | 2:12 | |
| You're A Grand Old Flag | 1:44 | |
| Chrysanthemum Rag | 2:00 | |
| At Dawning | 2:33 | |
| A Bird In A Gilded Cage | 1:38 | |
| Mighty Lak' A Rose | 3:01 | |
| Mary's A Grand Old Name | 3:30 | |
| Sweet Adeline | 2:06 | |
| Mighty Lak A Rose | ||
| Love's Old Sweet Song | 2:05 | |
| Pleasant Moments Rag | 1:58 | |
| The Entertainer | 1:56 | |
| Goodbye My Lady Love | 1:24 | |
| Dear Old Girl | 2:10 | |
| Peacharine Rag | 2:18 | |
| There Is A Tavern In The Town | 1:56 | |
| Maple Leaf Rag | 2:18 | |
| Ta-Ra-Ra-Bom-Der-E | 1:38 | |
| Yankee Doodle Boy | 1:44 | |
| Hello, My Baby | 2:56 | |
| Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home | 1:59 | |
| After The Ball | 2:19 | |
| Kashmiri Song | 2:11 | |
| When You Were Sweet Sixteen | 2:34 | |
| My Gal Sal | 2:06 | |
| Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider | 3:02 | |
| The Band Played On | 3:04 | |
| In The Good Old Summertime | 1:35 | |
| Wait Til The Sun Shines Nellie | 2:31 | |
| The Bowery | 2:07 | |
| In My Merry Oldsmobile | 1:52 | |
| In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree | 1:46 | |
| I Don't Care | 1:56 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 60136
- C 201/2
- C 201
Labels
- TGG Direct, LLC
- Cape Music, Inc.
- Cabot
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | V&R Marketing Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | V&R Marketing Ltd. |
| Produced At | Cabot |
| Mastered At | Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs |
| Printed By | Queens Litho |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Consultant | John Cohen |
| Cover | Lucie Leniston |
| Producer | Paul Wexler |
| Featuring | Scott Joplin (tracks: D1 to D4) |
| Music Consultant | John Cohen |
| Piano | "Rags" Rafferty |
Notes
- Included (12"X12") lyric insert
- Associate producer Jean Grennan
- all 4 labels are green
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 11891 60136 8
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): C-201-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): C-201-B
- Matrix / Runout (Side C etched): C-201-C
- Matrix / Runout (Side D etched): C-201-D
- Matrix / Runout (A Side Etch): CABOT-C-201-A F/W
- Matrix / Runout (B Side Etch): CABOT-C-201-B F/W
- Matrix / Runout (C Side Etch): CABOT-C-201-C F/W
- Matrix / Runout (D Side Etch): CABOT-C-201-D F/W
