Revival Ragtime

Adam Swanson, the only 4-time winner of the World Champnionship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, performs 20 masterpieces of the post-1950 ragtime revival. The primary (though not exclusive) focus of this album is newer music that still retains an "old-time" sound. From the rollicking "Friday Night Stomp" (Johnny Maddox) to the moody and atmospheric "Marzipan" (Ian Whitcomb) to the scintillating and virtuosic "A Novice Novelty" (Adam Swanson), to the lush "Sutter Creek Crawl" (Kylan deGhetaldi), this disc presents a delightful assortment of modern ragtime confections, impeccably performed on a Yamaha concert grand. CD includes a 12-page illustrated booklet with detailed notes by the artist. 64 minutes.   Rivermont catalogue number: BSW-2245 (Audio CD) Track list: 1. WafflesJoseph Lamb, arr. Adam Swanson 2. Friday Night StompJohnny M