James scott ragtime biography books

James Sylvester Scott (Jr.) was the only major ragtime composer to grow up in southwestern Missouri, primarily in the Carthage area.

Born in Neosho, Missouri, about halfway between Joplin and Carthage, he was one of seven children of former slave James Scott from North Carolina and his younger wife Mollie (Thomas) Scott from Texas.

In his brilliant Efficiency Rag was published by Stark, along with Paramount Rag The following year Stark brought out Rag Sentimental, which in some ways.

This critical edition draws attention to Scott (), a ragtime composer whom some critics rank alongside Scott Joplin.

Born in Neosho, Missouri, in February , James Scott was the son of former slaves.

We celebrate the birth of major ragtime composer James Sylvester Scott who was born on February 12, Scott produced a number of hits.

The ragtime composer James Scott was born in Neosho, Missouri.

While the younger James listed his birth year as 1884 in later years, including on his 1918 draft record, 1885 is more consistent with earlier records, including the 1900 Census in which year of birth was specifically listed rather than implied.

His siblings included Lena (1879), Douglass (8/1890), Bessie (1/1895), Howard (1900) and Oliver (1903).

James showed strong musical talent at an early age. His first musical exposure was from his untrained mother, but soon James received some early training in theory and sight-reading from a respected Neosho pianist, as well as private lessons in his teens with a black Carthage music teacher and s