Frog Legs Rag

Wally Rose · 1953 · Premier succès de James Scott, version Good Time Jazz

Context

Composed in 1921 and inspired by Zez Confrey's grandmother's cat walking across a keyboard, this "novelty piano" solo became a hit. Confrey's orchestra version was cut in New York on May 4, 1922, for Victor (18900), after a trial on August 26, 1921.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Ragtime, Traditional revival. Among the origins and influences of Ragtime: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• Pine Apple Rag (1953)
• King Porter Stomp (Wally Rose) (1953)
• Gladiolus Rag (Wally Rose) (1953)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com
• EN: Frog Legs Rag

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