Rags, Waltzes, Marches. As the undisputed "King of Ragtime Writers," Scott Joplin (1868–1917) composed many of the best-loved and most popular compositions of the ragtime era. His works include not only classic rags, but marches, waltzes, and cakewalks of incredible beauty that
Rhapsody in Blue catapulted George Gershwin into a world famous career. It brought jazz into the concert hall using a musical language that was fresh, spontaneous, and uniquely American. This edition is based on the piano solo version, first published in 1924 by Warner Brothers Music