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Cakewalks, Two-Steps and Trots for Solo Piano: 34 Popular Works from the Dance-Craze Era

  

Author:	David A. Jasen	Printed:	1997
Publisher:	Dover Publications Inc.	ISBN:	048629708X
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Paperback, 160 pages, (July 1997) Usually ships within 24 hours.
Amazon Review
Reviewer: Bill Edwards from near Washington, D.C.
An eclectic and interesting collection of ragtime era dance tunes, including a few rags. Many of these memorable pieces started dance crazes of their own, such as the Grizzly Bear, Kangaroo Hop, Cubanola Glide and Ballin' the Jack. Others are just exciting to play, like Eubie Blake's Chevy Chase, Too Much Mustard, and the wonderful latin-influenced Panama. As a testament to these fine pieces, many of them lived years longer than Disco, and are certainly as much fun as the Mashed Potato... or is that potatoe? Anyhow, a fascinating look at the ragtime era that will interest afficianado and newbie alike.