CD Review — Finding inner chill: Michael Adcock’s "Ragtime in Washington"

American pianist Michael Adcock discusses his musical influences, interests and more.

"the playing is superb and the renditions charming and affectionate."

This recording "demonstrates different aspects of Adcock’s technical skill, virtuosic flair, and interpretive ability."

The album features 17 tracks that resurrect such favourites as Scott Joplin’s Bethena, and The Easy Winners, as well as lesser-known nuggets culled from ragtime’s golden age of 1905-1917, including Henry Lodge’s Red Pepper Rag.

Sheer delight is also the primary reason to hear two new Centaur discs featuring pianist Michael Adcock.

"I strongly recommend this CD for any and all piano music fans, but mostly to those wistful to hear some good old ragtime played with the respect it deserves."