A Study In Classic Ragtime

Joseph Lamb’s ragtime compositions, preserved on Folkways Records, document the stride piano tradition at its source. These early recordings capture the syncopated precision and melodic sophistication that defined the genre’s golden age, with Lamb’s intricate left-hand patterns and right-hand flourishes establishing the template for American jazz piano. Folkways' archival commitment ensures these foundational pieces remain accessible to musicians and listeners tracing electronic music’s rhythmic ancestry.