The famous Palais de Danse Orchester from Berlin, directed by George Vintilescu, plays a Ragtime Two Step: 'Liebestrick'. This is actually 'Chatterbox Rag', composed by George Botsford, who is best remembered for his 'Black and White Rag'. The rare 'PdD Spezial' label was produced by Applaudando, which itself is everything but common.Recording location and date: Berlin, around late summer 1913. [ More Detail ]
The Swing Commanders THE BLACK AND WHITE RAG written by George Botsford in 1908 and really made famous by Winnifred Atwell. This was recorded during the Swing Commanders (from England, United Kingdom) 2008 USA Tour. Peter Riley -vocal - double bass - guitar, Gaynor Sutcliffe -vocal - piano - violin - accordion - double bass, Kathleen Ord - vocal - piano - violin -- saxophone - percussion,Naomi Koop - vocal - violin - double bass, "Champion" Simon Brady - vocal - guitar - steel - mandolin, , Dr Mark Warburton -- drums. Montage from Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Continental Club in Austin, The Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate Show, Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonio, The House of Blue Lights in Marble Falls. [ More Detail ]
The Heidelberg Quintet (or "Quintette," on Victor) was a short-lived but nonetheless outstanding barbershop-styled vocal group that recorded for Victor and Edison from 1912 to 1914. The group was basically the same as the American Quartet, except that countertenor Will Oakland was added to take some especially high parts that helped give the Heidelberg its distinctive sound. The Heidelberg Quintet's arrangements were made by composer George L. Botsford, who was responsible for writing such ragtime standards as "The Grizzly Bear" and "Black and White Rag." With these and other elements in place, the Heidelberg Quintet records remain positive, upbeat, syncopated, and contemporary-sounding for their day, as opposed to the more maudlin, sentimental fare common on pop vocal records of the era.Besides Oakland, the singers in the Heidelberg Quintet included tenors Billy Murray and John H. Bieling, baritone Steve Porter, and bass William F. Hooley. In September 1913, John H. Bieling retired from singing and was replaced by tenor Robert D. Armour, who also assumed Bieling's place in the American Quartet. Armour was replaced again in the American Quartet in mid-1915 by tenor John Young, but by that time the Heidelberg Quintet had already ceased recording for good. Victor 17360-A recorded 5/6/1913Sorry about the typo on the video title but too much effort to fix it. [ More Detail ]
This is my other video of the Black and White rag by George Botsford. It's again me playing it on the piano, but now I played the whole version (the way I learned it).I guess I have to appoligize a lot of times this time:- First for the slow beginning, it schould have been a bit faster.- Second for all the mistakes I made, and that's quite a lot this time:S- Third for the bad quality video- Fourth for the bad ending, I shouldn't have gone so fast so suddenly.- At last, for everything I've forgotten to appoligize for:P (Please post message what I've forgotten)Even though, I hope you'll enjoy. [ More Detail ]
Me playing a part of 'the Black and White rag' by George Botsford on the piano. I also like the version of Winifred Atwell though.I know that it is a very simplified version and that it's not that special, but thank for watching :) [ More Detail ]
"Black and White Rag" by George Botsford, played by Bryan Wright (left side) and Dalton Ridenhour (right side) at the 2007 Oklahoma Centennial Ragtime Festival, Tulsa, OK October 13, 2007 [ More Detail ]
I know it's taken a while, but i've been busy, so there's not much more than the last one here. this one is actually worse, 'cos i havn't really practiced lately as well, robably as well 'cos i was going too quickly xD but i hope you like it still, comments appreciated as always! [ More Detail ]
Me playing the Black and White Rag composed by George Botsford and arrangement of Winifred Atwell. I mess up quite a bit, and this is the first section of the piece only. I'm working on the rest, and would appreciate people's thoughts of my playing.Note: As with a lot of videos on youtube, the sound has ended up horribly out of sync with the visual, i do apologise. [ More Detail ]