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Black Manhattan, Vol. 2 / The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Rick Benjamin. Anita Johnson, Robert Mack and Edward Pleasant

1 CD / New World / 2012-12-11

Works: Eubie Blake: Shuffle Along; Fizz Water; Bert Williams: Nobody, song; Wilbur Sweatman: That's Got 'Em!, rag for piano (or orchestra); Al. Johns: Honey Lamb, ballad for voice & piano; Will H. Dixon: Br...
Performers: Benjamin, Rick [Conductor]; Johnson, Anita; Mack, Robert; Pleasant, Edward; Sato, Arthur; Williams, Linda Thompson
Conductors: Benjamin, Rick
Ensemble: ; Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

Recording information: Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City (06/01/2012-06/02/2012)....continue...

Scott Joplin: Treemonisha

2 CD / New World / 2011-12-13

Works: Scott Joplin: Treemonisha, opera in 3 acts; Spoken Word: Treemonisha
Conductors: Benjamin, Rick
Ensemble: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

Scott Joplin's (1867 - 1917) opera Treemonisha is an astounding work of art, and one that resonates on many levels. It is the only opera...continue...
Recording information: American Academy of Arts & Letters, NY (2011-05-31&2011-06-01_2011-)....continue...