The Entertainer

Scott Joplin · 1902 (year to be confirmed)

Context

Piano rag by Scott Joplin, copyrighted on December 29, 1902, and published in St. Louis by John Stark & Son, subtitled "A Rag Time Two Step." Joshua Rifkin recorded it in November 1970 on a Nonesuch record that launched the Joplin revival; the film The Sting (1973) uses it as its theme in Marvin Hamlisch's adaptation, which won an Oscar in 1974.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

Sources

• EN: The Entertainer (rag)

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