Ragtime Wizardry / Various

This treasury of modern ragtime features 18 enchanting new piano rags performed by the composers. From the jaunty strains of "Sierra Nevada Rag" to the wistful lyricism of "Tiffany Lamp Rag," this collection showcases the delightful diversity of this classic American music now enjoying a renaissance among a cadre of talented musicians. For the first time on one disc, "Ragtime Wizardry" brings together many of today's most popular ragtime pianists from around the world: Terry Waldo, Tom Brier, Max Keenlyside, Martin Spitznagel, Bill Edwards, Bryan Wright, W. Brett Youens, Dalton Ridenhour, Larisa Migachyov, John Reed-Torres, Frank LiVolsi, Vincent Johnson, Monty Suffern, Kathi Backus, William McNally, Brian Holland, John Partridge, and Mitch Meador. Disc includes a handsome 28-page booklet. 72 minutes.