The Cascades

Gunther Schuller & New England Ragtime Ensemble · 1973 · Ouverture de The Red Back Book

Context

First track of the album "Scott Joplin: The Red Back Book," recorded in February 1973 at Jordan Hall under the direction of Gunther Schuller (Capitol), 3 min 27 sec. The arrangements for chamber ensemble (trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, tuba, piano, bass, drums, and string quartet) are by E. J. Stark and D. S. De Lisle.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• The Easy Winners (1973)
• Sun Flower Slow Drag (1973)
• Transformation (Gunther Schuller) (1957)

Sources

• EN: The Red Back Book

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