Rip-Roarin' Ragtime

Recorded in St. Louis during the 13th Annual National Ragtime Festival in June 1977, David A. Jasen demonstrates why the New York Times called him a “walking (and sitting) encyclopaedia of ragtime lore.” With tuba and washboard accompaniment, he explores the entire spectrum of ragtime, from folk to novelty, including seven rags recorded here for the first time. Also included are Jasen’s own interpretations of some rarely recorded Scott Joplin and James Scott pieces (“Fig Leaf Rag” and “Ophelia Rag,” respectively). He artfully combines his dedication to ragtime with his proven musical ability to create two imaginative rags of his own (“Macadamian Scuffle” and “Somebody’s Rag”).

Liner notes include a brief biography and notes about the songs.

Track Listing

101	Kalamity Kid	Dave Jasen	02:22
102	Fig Leaf Rag	Dave Jasen	03:58
103	Champagne Rag	Dave Jasen	02:32
104	Sweet and Tender	Dave Jasen	02:56
105	Bantam Step	Dave Jasen	02:57
106	Somebody's Rag	Dave Jasen	02:32
201	Macadamian Scuffle	Dave Jasen	02:59
202	Gasoline Rag	Dave Jasen	02:00
203	Ophelia Rag	Dave Jasen	02:35
204	Too Much Raspberry	Dave Jasen	02:14
205	The Midnight Trot	Dave Jasen	03:11
206	Meteor Rag	Dave Jasen	02:28