Cakewalks, rags, and novelties

The first comprehensive discography of historic instrumental ragtime recordings in 78 and cylinder format. Includes data for more than 4,600 U.S. and foreign recordings of over 700 rags and ragtime-related compositions, including recording dates and locations; matrix, take, and issue numbers; conductors, accompanists, and pseudonyms; composer and publication data; and much more. Extensively cross-referenced and indexed.