Listen to Louis Armstrong’s recording of “West End Blues” (CD 1, Track 13). Discuss pianist Earl Hine’s role.
Listen to “Pine Tops Boogie” (NW259, side 1, band 4) and “TD’s Boogie-Woogie” (Time/Life TCD-0002, R960-02). Discuss how Dean Kincade transcribed Pine Tops Smith’s recording for the Dorsey band.
Discuss the early World’s Fairs. How did the St. Louis Fair in particular help spread ragtime across the country?
Research the history of “Tin Pan Alley”.
Listen to “Maple Leaf Rag” by both Scott Joplin (CD 1, Track 6) and Jelly Roll Morton (CD 1, Track 7). Compare and contrast the performances.
