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Scott Joplin

Ragtime pianist and composer who became the most celebrated and influential practitioner of the style.
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Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin - Artist Details

Active

1890s - 1910s

Born

November 24, 1868 in Marshall, TX

Died

April 1, 1917 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz Classical

Styles

Keyboard Ragtime

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