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James Scott

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Also known as James Sylvester Scott

American ragtime composer (1885–1938)

Person · Open Library

Born
1733
Died
10 Dec 1814
Works
20

Top works

  • Purity of heart
  • A spousal hymn
  • Heaven
  • The favourite
  • The perils of poetry

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
5,526
Total plays
26,634

Tags

ragtimejazzcity ragtimepianospotify

1 -African-American ragtime composer 2 -American sounding pop/indie singer 3 -Glasgow based producer & part of Conquering Animal Sound ------------------------------------ 1 - James Sylvester Scott (February 12, 1885 – August 30, 1938) was an African-American ragtime composer, regarded as one of the three most important composers of classic ragtime, along with Scott Joplin and Joseph Lamb. He was born in Neosho, Missouri to James Scott Sr. and Molly Thomas Scott, both former slaves. <a href="ht

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Family name
Scott
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Neosho
Place of death
Kansas City
Occupation
bandleader
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
ragtime
Genre
jazz
Instrument
piano
Image
James scott new edited.jpg
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Commons category
James Scott
date of birth
1885-02-12
date of death
1938-08-30
Commons Creator page
James Scott
start of work period
1901-00-00
ethnic group
African Americans
Sources (3)

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