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Modern Day Ragtime Genius

I just read the about the artist Reginald Robinson in a Chgo Trib article. I can't say I'm a ragtime fan but was amazed by this musicians' background. Seems he spent a lot of time at home to avoid the gunfire in the housing projects. Then, taught himself the piano and ragtime after being motivated by the music from ice cream trucks. I thought I would bring this to the attention of others...read the article for your self at his website.
Has music samples too.
http://www.reginaldrobinson.com/press.html
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faugusta
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If you enjoy his music, you owe it to yourself to pick up something by Eric (Ric) Schoenberg. Another modern day ragtime genius and a masterful fingerpicker. He made a few recorders in the 70's on Rounder Records in MA (I think). These days he records his own stuff and sells it online through his company's website. He has a guitar building shop in California. The name escapes me; thankfully google is an effective replacement for short term memory.

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wmcmanus
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Hey, nice post! I had read about him several years ago in the Chicago Tribune, but never did get a chance to hear him play. I've just ordered all 3 of his CDs and can't wait for the 4th one to come out!
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