Grace and Beauty (Fred Van Eps)
Context
On February 6, 1924, Fred Van Eps recorded this James Scott rag on banjo for Edison (9366), accompanied on piano by John F. Burckhardt. He had been recording rags since the turn of the century; this record continues his series of banjo rags.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Ragtime. Among the origins and influences of Ragtime: Blues, spirituals, work songs.