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Creator of the Novelty Rag

Zez Confrey
Creator of the Novelty Rag Composer of over one hundred pieces, Zez Confrey is remembered as inventor of the "novelty rag" and for his success in arranging and performing for the player piano. His early work presented here combines harmonies influenced by French Impressionist composers with the syncopations of ragtime.

Track Listing

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My Pet - piano solos Zez Confrey 02:32
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102
My Pet Zez Confrey 03:23
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103
Kitten on the Keys (1) Zez Confrey 03:11
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104
You Tell 'Em Ivories Zez Confrey 02:56
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105
Poor Buttermilk Zez Confrey 03:14
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106
Greenwich Witch Zez Confrey 02:50
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107
Coaxing the Piano Zez Confrey 03:06
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Jay Walk - Piano Roll Zez Confrey 02:23
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Kitten on the Keys (2) Zez Confrey 02:53
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Dumbell Zez Confrey 02:42
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Humorestless Zez Confrey 03:06
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204
Charleston Chuckles Zez Confrey 03:03
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205
Sunny Jim Zez Confrey 02:44
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Morning Will Come Zez Confrey 03:05
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Mississippi Shivers Zez Confrey 03:24
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Nickel in the Slot Zez Confrey 03:05