Chris Dawson - "Calico Rag" video free download


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Duration: 01:48
Uploaded: 2012/02/29

"Calico Rag" (1914) composed by Nat Johnson (1883 - 1921).

I was recently asked to memorize this song for a recording session and thought it would be fun to post it here on YouTube.

I developed a love for the piano through ragtime as a kid, and always enjoy returning to my roots.

Comments

11 years ago

EaglesLair27

Just a fabulous left hand in this Putting on the Ritz and All of Me. Thank you from an old swing bass player.

12 years ago

Chettkat

Chris, Another one that you posted recently was "All of Me" . I just love it. I love that style you have that really swings with a nice blend of stride with your left hand complimented with excellent right hand ! Thanks for posting that one too. Love your stride style of playing.

12 years ago

ChrisDawsonMusic

Thanks TribalJazzman. Always great to hear from you!

12 years ago

ChrisDawsonMusic

Thanks. I started as a kid with Ragtime (simple stuff), and still love playing it today. Fun and wonderful music.

12 years ago

ChrisDawsonMusic

Your welcome - thanks!

12 years ago

ChrisDawsonMusic

Thanks. This was a song I worked up for a recording by drummer Daniel Glass. It's going to be part of a DVD on the history of jazz drumming. It hasn't come out yet as far as I can tell. Glad you like it!

13 years ago

lotuk

Why isn't this for sale on your site? You're amazing! You've brought my favourites together, rag time, swing and Piano!

13 years ago

Chettkat

Clean , Clear and Very Uplifting ! Thank you Chris for posting. =;)

13 years ago

John Texas

Love it-reminds me of when Americans actually had music.

13 years ago

TribalJazzman

Splintering, blistering, beautifully wondrous. Wow.

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