Miss Carole - Polka Dots - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Brun Campbell (1884-1952) was an itinerant pianist of the early ragtime era who spearheaded ragtime revival efforts in the 1940s. Known for his many articles on ragtime, Campbell also composed a number of rags and ragtime songs in the '40s, some of which he recorded himself on privately-issued 78 rpm records (several of his 78s are included as bonus tracks on this CD). Campbell's ragtime music is marked by it's jaunty rhythms and strong InchfolkInch flavor. For this CD, released in conjunction with Larry Karp's new revelatory biography of Campbell (InchBrun Campbell, The Original Ragtime Kid,Inch McFarland, 2016), violinist David Reffkin has arranged many of Campbell's works for his American Ragtime Ensemble. Richard Egan, widely hailed as one of today's foremost Inchfolk ragtimeInch pianists, contributes eight piano solos. The result is a fascinating and highly entertaining look into the tuneful, quirky, and very charming music of one of ragtime's most colorful characters. The 32-page illustrated booklet includes a biography of Campbell and discussion of the pieces by David Reffkin. Vocals by Carol Ann Parker and Sean Sharp. Recorded 2014-2015 (Bonus tracks recorded late 1940s). 83 minutes.

Johnette Downing - Boogie Woogie Bugs [COMPACT DISCS] date 08/21/2012

2022 . Night Shop is the solo project of Justin Sullivan (Babies, Worriers, Kevin Morby's band, Flat Worms). Justin co-produced the album with Jarvis Taveniere and the band on this record includes Hand Habits' Meg Duffy on bass (they both played in Morby's band), Evan Weiss (Slang Chickens, Sparks) on guitar and Tiffanie Lanmon (Jess Williamson) on drums. InchThis is a special album to me because I feel it's the closest I've gotten to expressing things exactly how I would want to,Inch Justin tells us, Inchbut it is also merely part of the continued joy of making music with my friends. If we're still here, after all these years, then we're very, very lucky. So let's enjoy it and let's do it to honor those who couldn't make it to this day, for whatever reason. Let's not take it for granted.Inch