Wright admirably mixes his fortes and pianissimos as well as his legatos and staccatos to capture a warmth that is often missing in other ragtime recordings. The sound quality is excellent – front row …

I’m Bryan Wright, and music is my passion. I’m a pianist, teacher, record producer, collector, composer, and musicologist, specializing in ragtime, early jazz, and related styles.

Bryan S. Wright, Ph.D., is a pianist and musicologist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is presently an instructor at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also the founder and owner of Rivermont …

In particular, I would like to express my thanks to Malcolm Billingsley, Ken Brown, Darcie Daniels, Dave Davis, Bill Hoffman, Brenda McNeal, John Mikulka, Gary Motter, Ray Olszewski, Gary Orlando, …

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Feb 20, 2022 · Shellac Stack No. 258 narrowly misses the 5:15 with the American Quartet. We enjoy the novelty ragtime piano of Bill Krenz and Felix Arndt, dance along with Johnny Johnson, Ted Black, …

Oct 11, 2020 · Shellac Stack No. 198 blows bubbles with Shep Fields and explores the Atomic Era with Bud Freeman and Ray McKinley. We hear from “Piggy” Jones and His Orchestra (with a wild …

Nov 8, 2020 · Shellac Stack No. 202 watches black clouds pass by with Joe Green. We hear from Turk Murphy’s Jazz Band, the Washboard Wonders, Slatz Randall, Mary Lou Williams, the Coon-Sanders …

Aug 7, 2022 · Shellac Stack No. 277 shakes like jelly with Glenn Miller! We dance to the bands of Abe Lyman, Herb Wiedoeft, Sam Lanin, Johnny Hamp, and Howard Lanin. We also hear ...

Oct 2, 2022 · Shellac Stack No. 284 moans those mean old bedbug blues with Lizzie Miles and hops aboard Train 45 with G. B. Grayson and Henry Whitter. We dance along to George ...