That International Rag / Knockout Drops [78 rpm]

That International Rag / Knockout Drops [78 rpm]Hailed by the Washington Post as the "premier American ragtime ensemble," the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra has been delighting audiences across the country since 2010 with crisp, exuberant performances that recreate the syncopated music heard in dance halls and theaters in the opening decades of the 20th century. Under the direction of Andrew Greene, the PRSO performs from original period arrangements, often with period instruments to capture

Hailed by the Washington Post as the "premier American ragtime ensemble," the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra has been delighting audiences across the country since 2010 with crisp, exuberant performances that recreate the syncopated music heard in dance halls and theaters in the opening decades of the 20th century. Under the direction of Andrew Greene, the PRSO performs from original period arrangements, often with period instruments to capture an authentic "ragtime era" sound.

The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra has recorded three CDs for Rivermont, but this is the orchestra's first 78 rpm record. The two selections have been especially recorded for this disc, and they are not available elsewhere. Irving Berlin's humorous "That International Rag" features a superb vocal from William Edwards, and "Knockout Drops" by F. Henri Klickmann is a snappy rag with novelty trombone effects. Both selections are exemplars of the best orchestral ragtime, played with precision and panache, and well worth repeated listenings.

The audiophile quality of the recording is a marvel in itself; this record would make an excellent demonstration disc for any high-end system with a turntable capable of playing a stereo, microgroove 78 rpm record.

Both sides were recorded in Arnold, Maryland in February 2017.

Limited edition pressing of 549 copies.

Note: This is a stereo, microgroove, 10-inch vinyl record meant to be played at 78 RPM. It is compatible with all modern turntables (post-1950s) fitted with a stereo cartridge and capable of spinning at 78 RPM. For best results, we strongly recommend a cartridge capable of tracking at 3-4 grams. Rugged cartridges designed for DJ use (like the Stanton 500, Shure M44-7, or Ortofon VNL) work better than delicate, high-end "audiophile" cartridges. Use an ordinary LP stylus; no special stylus is required. This record should NOT be played on vintage "wind-up" machines with steel needles. For your convenience, a complimentary MP3 download of this record will be provided upon checkout.

Rivermont catalogue number: 595 (Vinyl 78 rpm record + MP3 download)

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