Rags And Ragtime: A Musical History -

Modern musicians value it as a "listener's guide" or a companion for learning pieces, as it helps identify the distinct styles of different composers.

It features in-depth discussions of 48 major composers , including giants like Scott Joplin , Jelly Roll Morton , and Fats Waller , as well as lesser-known masters like Joseph Lamb and Zez Confrey . Rags and Ragtime: a Musical History

It profiles over 800 individual rags , providing publication dates, original publishers, and commentary on the unique musical character of each piece. Modern musicians value it as a "listener's guide"

The text is enriched with over 100 rare photographs , original sheet music covers, and discographies. Critical Reception including giants like Scott Joplin