Exam 2 Flashcards
Was Ragtime improvised?
No.
What is the mood of Ragtime?
Light hearted, danceable
Where did Ragtime come from?
Midwest
Scott Joplin
Father of Ragtime
Where were Piano Rolls made?
Tin Pan Alley. For Player Pianos
Scott Jopin, James Scott, Joseph Lamb
Ragtime composers
What type of music was Boogie Woogie piano?
Functional
What are the 3 Characteristics of Boogie Woogie?
Blues, Busy music, Ostenato bass
Where did Boogie Woogie come from?
West
Pine Top Smith, Albert Evans, Pete Johnson, Mead Lux Louis
Boogie Woogie
When was the 1st instrumental jazz recording?
1917 by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band. All white
What was Storyville?
New Orlean’s Amsterdam
When was Storyville?
1896-1917
Who was the first black musician to record?
Kid Ory
Jelly Roll Mortin
Dixieland piano player. Creole of color