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Eddie Durham

Eddie Durham was born August 19, 1906, in San Marcos, Texas. From an early age, Durham performed with his family in the Durham Brothers Orchestra,

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Broadway Rag (1922)

Broadway Rag (1922) is James Scott’s final published composition. It is thickly-chorded in keeping with Scott’s style. However, the tonic chord resolutions in the B

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Marjorie T. Scooros

Marjorie T. Scooros, affectionately known as Washboard Marj, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1941, Marj

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Alan Bergman

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist whose timeless songs became jazz and pop standards, died July 17, 2025, at 99 in Los Angeles. With his wife,

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Is Jazz Your Friend?

Any friendship needs care. Like a plant, friendship dies when neglected. My readers love this music. We have felt its warm embrace. But many are

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Pete Fountain

Pete Fountain was born Pierre Dewey LaFontaine, Jr., on July 3, 1930, in New Orleans. Young Pete was very sickly, frequently battling respiratory infections due

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Arthur Hamilton

Arthur Hamilton, the gifted songwriter best known for the classic jazz ballad “Cry Me a River,” died on May 20th. He claims to have never

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Buzzer Rag (1909)

May Aufderheide was only 21 years old when Buzzer Rag, her fourth published composition, was issued in 1909. Much of the piece’s melodic material is

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The Festival Roundup July 2025

RIVER RAISIN RAGTIME REVUE’S  RAGTIME EXTRAVAGANZA (Adrian, MI) July 5 This year, R4 is collaborating with the City of Adrian to commemorate Adrian’s bicentennial. This

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