Tom Turpin in his later days became manager of the Booker T. Washington Theatre in St. Louis, close to Union Station. James James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of M.P.T. R.P.T. of the P.T.G. for over 30 years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing Instruments (314) 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! pianoman at accessus.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <pianolady50 at peoplepc.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: Re: Ragtime was Re: Joplin, MO piano festival First off, I *think* Max Morath is still at it. Last time I heard him play, in person, was around 1998 at the Tom Turpin Ragtime Festival, in Savannah, GA. The speed at which ragtime is played is of continual debate. The best example of the expression and variety in interpretation that I've heard is a 4 CD set of "complete" Joplin (including Treemonisha) by Dick Zimmerman. BTW when Dick plays you'd swear he has four hands. And folks, it's not just the recording, I've heard and seen him perform in person. I think the idea of high speed ragtime came with "outdoing" the previous player. And....at least "The Sting" opened the ragtime door for this generation. Debbie
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC