King Porter Stomp (Wally Rose)

Wally Rose · 1953 · Ragtime Classics, face A, Good Time Jazz

Context

For I Want to Live! (1958), Johnny Mandel composed a jazz score released by United Artists on two records, one of them devoted to the film's combo. Gerry Mulligan's baritone is among the soloists on the session, recorded in May 1958.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 15, 2026: KING PORTER STOMP - ON N'ARRÊTE PAS LE PROGRÈS (Anatomie d'un titre, TSF Jazz, in French)

By the same artist

• Pine Apple Rag (1953)
• Frog Legs Rag (1953)
• Gladiolus Rag (Wally Rose) (1953)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com
• EN: General Records

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