David reffkin and one of his own compositions, sandpoint rag. The selections on this disc were recorded in june 1975thank goodness theyve finally found their way to compact disc. William edwards slid into the world in southern california at a time when there were 49 states in the usa, richard nixon was starting preparations for his designs on a white house bid, television was still mostly broadcast in black and white, disneyland had just added some of their best attractions to date, and the first ragtime revival and honkytonk craze was nearing an end. David pursued his interests in the mysteries and science of astrophysics, particle physics, quantum physics, and cosmology, leading to an eightyear radio interview program on which he spoke in depth with 65 of the worlds most renowned researchers. The american ragtime ensemble, directed by violinist and ragtime radio show host david reffkin, is essentially a string quartet with added bass and piano. My professional life intersects the art and science of activities and interests that include performance, management, research, journalism, and education. Jun 27, 2019 during an especially poignant moment at this years scott joplin ragtime festival, david reffkin presented the 2019 lifetime achievement award to swedish ragtime performer, composer, and researcher peter lundberg. Dave reffkin, himself a long term participant in the festival, introduced the first act.
The nickname came from the distinctive red covers of the 11 instrumental partbooks. Jasen is considered to be the worlds foremost authority on ragtime music. The red back bookis a nickname for a collection of ragtime orchestrations, issued about 1912 by joplins publisher, john stark. He has studied, recorded, and performer ragtime music for over five decades. David was the longestserving volunteer, and producer of the longestrunning show in the history of the station. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. What became of those offbeat rags played by unknown musicians on suspect labels. An extraordinary tapestry, ragtime captures the spirit of america in the era between. Karps friend, ragtime professional violinist david reffkin, of san francisco, also sits on the committee. David reffkin, director of the american ragtime ensemble, is a leading authority on ragtime orchestration and performance. Karp memorial fund seeks musical youth arts entertainment. David reffkins email on tuesday, october 11th brought sad news. He is a violinist and graduate of the new england conservatory, where he performed with the new england ragtime ensemble and also served as a recording engineer on its album the red back book. Ragtimers celebrate larry karps life the syncopated times.
Many thanks to jim dee, designer of this website and devotee of my piano music since his teens, without whose expertise, creativity, commitment and generosity the site would not exist. I pursue activities that utilize my interests and skills while offering new challenges and growth. Reflective rag strikes me as the oldest in sensibility. David helped create the scott joplin ragtime festival in 1974, organized and directed the allstar orchestra. For this cd, released in conjunction with larry karps new revelatory biography of campbell brun campbell, the original ragtime kid, mcfarland, 2016, violinist david reffkin has arranged many of campbells works for his american ragtime ensemble. Such lps, cassettes and 78s from commercial, custom and homemade sources ended up in the collection of david reffkin. After karps death, his wife myra and son casey karp set up the larry karp memorial fund. David reffkin, director crazy otto music purveyors of. Featuring david reffkin as emcee, jeff barnhart, marty eggers, the rhythmia, virginia tichenor, mat tolentino.
This is an everchanging, but only partial list of known and recommended links available on the web for those who are interested in ragtimeoldtime music, traditional jazz, sheet music, obtaining music, midi files, midi help, useful software for graphics or music, and other categories that in some way relate either to the content of my site or creation of that content. Musicologist and templeton ragtime festival coordinator, david jasen, led tours of the templeton museum and david reffkin interviewed each of the performers during oneonone interviews as well as panel discussions. The ragtime books include interesting and amusing notes on the tunes and composers these help bring the tunes to life and would, if performing, provide fun information for audiences. Listen to the 30th anniversary and final episode of the ragtime machine. Doctorow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
David reffkin is the awardwinning producer and host of the weekly radio program the ragtime machine kusffm, san francisco. Join us in welcoming david reffkin, cmcs first associate program director, to our community. Jul 02, 2018 theres sure to be a wonderful mix of classic and folk ragtime to please even the most ardent fan of americas greatest music. This book contains a wellorganized and complete categorical summary of composers, styles, and other aspects of ragtime. The cradle of ragtime concert for lack of a better world. Ragtime became the first africanamerican music to have an impact on mainstream popular culture. The ragtime machine program recordings are now housed at the archive of recorded sound at stanford university. In general, these tunes are more advanced than those in the celtic trios for strings books. He was a recording engineer on the grammywinning red back book album of the nec ragtime ensemble and later played with them. Virginia tichenor, pianist and vice president of the west coast ragtime society. Theda bara became an overnight superstar with her film debut in the scandalous 1915 hit, a fool there was, and for the rest of that decade stayed at the top of the heap, along with mary pickford and. The ragtime fool by larry karp nook book ebook barnes.
A memorial fund established in remembrance of a man who loved ragtime. The red back book is a nickname for a collection of ragtime orchestrations, issued about 1912 by joplins publisher, john stark. Along the way he provides deserving recognition for several creators of the art form, aside from scott joplin and the ragtime kid, brun campbell. Ever wonder about the ragtime records that you passed up in the used bins and garage sales. Polite society embraced ragtime as disseminated by. I was not bothered by the fact that their contribution consists of arrangements of other pieces already on the disclazy beguine a movement from snazzy sonata and yet a third version of reflective rag. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best novels of all time published in. Dec 17, 2014 2 of 6 david reffkin center reflected in mirror, director the american ragtime ensemble, is reflected in a mirror of a 1915 ford as looks over the car after playing with the american ragtime.
Mar 28, 2020 too cute for words this little video was put together on march 28, 2020. May 18, 2004 from ragtime chamber music by the american ragtime ensemble violinist david reffkin offers historic arrangements of ragtime music, all performed by a string ensemble. The two standout performances here come from the american ragtime ensemble, led by david reffkin. The ragtime traveler is the fourth book of an historicalmystery series, following the ragtime kid, the king of ragtime, and the ragtime fool. Peter lundberg receives the 2019 sjirf lifetime achievement. A talented violinist and longtime radio host in san francisco, he has accrued an impressive knowledge. David will be working with cmc private lesson faculty and students to increase participation and strengthen curricular ties and communication among several areas of cmcs onsite programs. Theres sure to be a wonderful mix of classic and folk ragtime to please even the most ardent fan of americas greatest music. American ragtime ensemble american ragtime ensemble. Contemporary concert rags by jl zaimont by david reffkin the american ragtime ensemble on amazon music. I had been collecting all these really cute little. Published in 1975, ragtime changed our very concept of what a novel could be. Meet david reffkin, cmcs new associate program director. Ragtime author larry karps legacy of kindness, storytelling.
I was not bothered by the fact that their contribution consists of arrangements of other pieces already on the disclazy beguine a movement from snazzy sonata and yet a. David reffkins smallgroup arrangement is attractively straightforward, a tasteful watercolor of the original blackandwhite kansas to oz, so to speak. Ragtime quickly established itself as a distinctly american form of popular music. Free download or read online ragtime pdf epub book. Producer and host of the ragtime machine on kusffm, san francisco. It evokes not the ragtime era, but american modernism in the forties copland, gould, and bernstein, for example. Affeldt arkansas city arna bontemps barber blesh blues bontemps brun campbell brun wrote bruns brunson campbell campbells cecil spiller claim composer compositions copy ed dance david reffkin dollars early ragtime father fisk galen wilkes going hal nichols handys heard historian jazz jazz journal jelly roll morton joplin. Apr 06, 2016 affeldt arkansas city arna bontemps barber blesh blues bontemps brun campbell brun wrote bruns brunson campbell campbells cecil spiller claim composer compositions copy ed dance david reffkin dollars early ragtime father fisk galen wilkes going hal nichols handys heard historian jazz jazz journal jelly roll morton joplin. Ragtime by doctorow, first edition abebooks passion for books.
Campbells ragtime music is marked by its jaunty rhythms and strong folk flavor. The first edition of the novel was published in 1974, and was written by e. David reffkin, director of the american ragtime ensemble. The moment was so meaningful because the two men are old friends dating back to. Nov 01, 2016 david reffkins email on tuesday, october 11th brought sad news. A selfdescribed new yorker, larry and his wife myra have lived in seattle for 46 years. David reffkin, recipient of the 2006 scott joplin award and director of san francisco s american ragtime ensemble, has adapted several of these movements for his group. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are emma goldman, evelyn nesbit.
This is an everchanging, but only partial list of known and recommended links available on the web for those who are interested in ragtime oldtime music, traditional jazz, sheet music, obtaining music, midi files, midi help, useful software for graphics or music, and other categories that in some way relate either to the content of my site or creation of that content. Acknowledged for his editorial work, he wrote the foreword for the discography cakewalks, rags, and novelties 2003, and helped edit forthcoming books on brun campbell larry karp and the new edition of king of ragtime edward berlin. David thomas roberts composer, poet, visual artist. This work of historical fiction is mainly set in the new york city area from 1902 until 1912, with brief scenes towards the end describing the united states entry into world war i in 1917. It is a time when we could all use a little diversion and cuteness. The secrets of terra verde lynda lesters interviews with david thomas roberts, scott kirby and frank french. So far, i have never found a cd entirely of string quartet ragtime, but this is very close. Online shopping from a great selection at digital music store.
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