Wally Rose -Whippin The Keys -Delmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Whippin' The Keys"

02. "Ragtime Dance"

03. "Blue Goose Rag"

04. "The Kangaroo Hop"

05. "Scott Joplin's New Rag"

06. "Rags To Burn"

07. "Ragtime Oriole"

08. "The Hobble Rag"

09. "Cleopatra Rag"

10. "American Beauty Rag"

11. "The Lion Tamer Rag"

12. "Peace & Plenty Rag"

13. "St. Louis Rag"

14. "Pastime Rag"

15. "New Era Rag"

16. "Pickles & Peppers"

17. "Cannonball Rag"

18. "Junk Man Rag"

19. "Elite Syncopations"

20. "Jamaica Jinger Rag"

21. "St. Louis Tickle"

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1968 & 1971 Sessions Reissued

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Whippin' The Keys by Wally Rose, released 8 May 2008. This version of Whippin' The Keys comes as a 1xCD. -

Pianist Wally Rose was the original piano player in Lu Watters Yerba Buena Jazz Band, the band that started the Traditional Jazz revival of the 1940s and '50s. He also played with Bob Scobey in 1950-51, Turk Murphy in 1952-54 and spent many years as soloist in San Francisco. In 1953 Rose recorded two influential solo LPs: Ragtime Classics and Ragtime Piano Masterpieces. Rose remained active throughout the '70s and '80s. Whippin' the Keys was recorded at two sessions in 1968 and 1971. The twenty solo ragtime selections were originally issued on two Blackbird LPs (Rose on Piano, Blackbird 12007 and Whippin' the Keys, Blackbird 12010). They are reissued here for the first time.

"Whippin The Keys" is a captivating CD release by the renowned jazz pianist Wally Rose, produced by the esteemed label Delmark. This album showcases Rose's virtuosic stride piano technique and his deep-rooted passion for early jazz forms, particularly ragtime and traditional jazz. Listeners are treated to an authentic journey through classic American piano styles, with lively interpretations that highlight both technical mastery and heartfelt expression. Wally Rose was celebrated as one of the leading exponents of San Francisco-style jazz piano, earning acclaim for his work with Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band in the 1940s and later solo projects that revived interest in ragtime music. Delmark Records stands as one of America's oldest independent jazz and blues labels, founded in 1953. Known for its dedication to preserving historic sounds while fostering new talent, Delmark has released seminal recordings from artists such as Junior Wells, Magic Sam, Sun Ra, and many others. Their commitment to high-quality production values ensures every release captures the spirit and energy of each performance.

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DE248

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