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Zez Confrey: Creator of the Novelty Rag

Zez Confrey
Zez Confrey: Creator of the Novelty Rag
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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 Zez Confrey 2:32
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102
My Pet Zez Confrey 3:23
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103
Kitten on the Keys Zez Confrey 3:11
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You Tell 'Em Ivories Zez Confrey 2:56
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Poor Buttermilk Zez Confrey 3:14
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Greenwich Witch Zez Confrey 2:50
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Coaxing the Piano Zez Confrey 3:06
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Jay Walk Zez Confrey 2:23
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Kitten on the Keys Zez Confrey 2:53
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202
Dumbell Zez Confrey 2:42
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Humorestless Zez Confrey 3:06
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Charleston Chuckles Zez Confrey 3:03
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205
Sunny Jim Zez Confrey 2:44
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Morning Will Come Zez Confrey 3:05
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Mississippi Shivers Zez Confrey 3:24
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Nickel in the Slot Zez Confrey 3:05

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW0RF28, RF 28

Year(s) Released

1976

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Jazz & Ragtime

Country(s)

United States

Instrument(s)

Piano

Credit(s)

David. A Jasen - Producer
 Zez Confrey - Artist
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
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