Honky-Tonk Piano

by Ray Turner / Lou Busch and His Orchestra / Marvin Ash

Honky-Tonk Piano cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1950
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:04:19
  • Community rating: 3.05/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing heavily on the era's nostalgia for turn-of-the-century saloon entertainment, this compilation features intensely rhythmic, ragtime-infused piano playing. The instrument is deliberately prepared to sound 'out-of-tune' and jangly, perfectly evoking the atmosphere of a classic American bordello or silent movie theater. 'Honky-Tonk Piano' is a quintessential, highly successful novelty release from the early LP era.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Melodic, Instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Maple Leaf Rag
  2. Canon Ball Rag
  3. Two Dollar Rag
  4. Kitten On The Keys
  5. Jim Jams
  6. The Entertainer's Rag

Credits

  • Ray Turner - primary artist
  • Lou Busch - primary artist, written by
  • Marvin Ash - primary artist
  • William George - illustration
  • Scott Joplin - written by
  • Joseph C. Northrup - written by
  • Zez Confrey - written by
  • Roy Bargy - written by
  • Jay Roberts - written by

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