James Scott (composer)
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James Sylvester Scott (February 12, 1885 – August 30, 1938) was an American ragtime composer and pianist. He is regarded as one of the "Big Three" composers of classical ragtime along with Scott Joplin and Joseph Lamb.[2]
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Birth name | James Sylvester Scott |
Also known as | The Little Professor[1] |
Born | February 12, 1885 Neosho, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | August 30, 1938 (aged 53) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, music teacher, band leader, arranger |
Instrument(s) | Piano, organ |
Years active | 1901–1938 |
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