Mike bernard ragtime books

Elizabeth hutchison bernard, whose husband is the grandson of mike bernard, has done a masterful job of bringing the historical characters and their environment to life in this very readable novel. Like ben harney, who introduced him to ragtime circa 1896, bernard was a white musician. He did make a lot of money, playing as a headliner at all the big new york theaters, touring the country, and becoming the first solo ragtime pianist to record for columbia records. Rosamond johnson, abbie mitchell, and of course mike bernard. The observations of actor, author, comedian, critic, director, humorist, journalist, m. Mike bernard, ragtime, columbia, 19 this fantastic recording of rag time by the selfproclaimed rag time king mike bernard was made in 19 for the columbia phonograph company. It introduces us to many of the key figures in the history, particularly mike bernard, the protagonist of the novel who was known in his day as the ragtime king of the worldand who was also the grandfather of the author s husband. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Through temptation rag i discovered ragtime pianist and composer mike bernard, whose music was previously unknown to me. His father was a wallpaper hanger, his mother a seamstress. Publishers weeklyauthor elizabeth hutchison bernard captures the ragtime era.

Piano, guitar americas most revered ragtime scholar and performer presents his arrangements of favorite classic piano rags this is a book of classic rags. Legendary ragtime piano player and composer mike bernard michael barnet. Temptation rag a new novel by author elizabeth hutchison. Temptation rag what water for elephants was to the circus, temptation rag is to ragtime bernard s resonant novel. After a quick lesson from ben, a young, white new york piano teacher named mike bernard adopts the ragtime technique despite his classical training, and. My novel encompasses the entire ragtime era, beginning in 1895 and ending in 1929, though the decline of ragtime had already begun a decade earlier.

While much of the story is fiction, and certain dates have been altered for the sake of continuity, many important elements reamin strongly rooted in. Temptation rag is one of those rare books full of surprises from beginning to end something new for me was learning about the ragtime era, the authors detailed account of that period in american history made me feel like i was transported back in time, i absolutely loved the authors description of the characters, places and the country. Temptation rag by elizabeth hutchison bernard goodreads. The great strength of temptation rag is its portrayal of the world of ragtime. Ragtime by doctorow, first edition abebooks passion for books.

Examines the history, charm, and revival of ragtime in addition to providing comprehensive listings of musical compositions and playerpiano rolls. From the sam devincent collection of illustrated american sheet music, series 3. After that, there was so much to learn about ragtime and vaudeville and the socialpolitical consequences of both. The ragtime king by mike bernard 1899, ragtime piano. Publishers weekly author elizabeth hutchison bernard captures the ragtime era. What water for elephants was to the circus, temptation rag is to ragtime bernard s resonant novel. The world of ragtime is the backdrop for a remarkable story about the price of freedom, the longing for immortality, and the human need to find forgiveness. As noted in the 1950 book they all played ragtime by rudi blesh and harriet. Temptation rag is the second historical novel by awardwinning author elizabeth hutchison bernard, who says about the book. Racehorse rag by mike bernard digital sheet music for. I was drawn to it, at first, because my husbands grandfather, mike bernard, was such a prominent part of the ragtime era in new york. That ticklin rag by mike bernard 1910, ragtime piano. Ragtime by doctorow, first edition, signed abebooks.

Maoria samoan dance by mike bernard19 internet archive. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Mike bernard was among the first white players to appropriate the musical genre of ragtime, originated by african americans, and use it to make his fortune. Mike bernard was the ultimate showman, known for his fast and flashy ragtime playing. That ticklin rag by mike bernard 1910, ragtime piano youtube. In addition, many four section classic piano rags at what may be considered average not lethargic playing. Had their hammers out at the tony paster ball, the morning telegraph, february 1, 1906. Blog tour temptation rag by elizabeth hutchison bernard. Jun 27, 2017 readers will see the ragtime era in an entirely new light and be left pondering the emotional journeys and ultimate fates of the books captivating characters.

Mike bernard was a prominent figure of the ragtime era in new york city, winning the title ragtime king of the world in 1900 and becoming one of the most celebrated ragtime players in the country. Musicians who are notable for their playing of ragtime music include in alphabetical order. It is a work of historical fiction mainly set in the new york city area from 1902 until 1912. Dec 03, 2018 ragtime comes alive in bernard s temptation rag. I see where mike bernard is to give a ragtime contest and bills himself the.

Listen to the reallife ragtime music behind the story of temptation rag. An extraordinary tapestry, ragtime captures the spirit of america in the era between the turn of the century and the first world war. I was a performing and touring musician for nearly a decade, so i took on this project already understanding a lot about music and the life of a musician. Legendary ragtime piano player and composer mike bernard michael barnet brown, 18751936 was born of a st. As noted in the april 9, 1935 new york times, ragtime as originated by mike bernard is a permanent part of music in this country, he asserted. According to the internet source given below, mike bernard the name itself was the pseudonym used by one michael barnett was an american pianist and composer of ragtime music. Dec 03, 2018 what water for elephants was to the circus, temptation rag is to ragtime bernard s resonant novel. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. The ragtime king by mike bernard 1899, ragtime piano youtube. Mike is a central character in my book, though the story is really about the rise and fall of ragtime. So other than a recording of black and white rag in 1908 on a cylinder, not a disc, and some cuts by new york ragtime performer mike bernard who played fairly fast in part because he could, little of note exists before 1918 or so. Mar 04, 2019 so, when i was given the opportunity to read a historical fictional account of the ragtime king of the world, mike bernard, you better believe i jumped at the chance and squealed in delight at the prospect.

Weary willie by mike bernard 1906 youtube the circle of fifths made clear duration. African american music ragtime composers and publishers, box 109, folder e, archives center, national museum of american history, smithsonian institution. Feb 11, 2001 letter from alen lowe on jan 21 article on ragtime music. Mike bernard was an american musician who influenced the development of ragtimeera music. Published in 1975, ragtime changed our very concept of what a novel could be. Where traditional ragtime depended on amateur pianists and sheet music sales, the novelty rag took advantage of new advances in pianoroll technology and the phonograph record to permit a more complex, pyrotechnic, performanceoriented style of rag to be heard.

Its like heaven right here in my ragtime era sitting room. Jan 01, 2020 because mike bernard, who became ragtime king of the world in 1900, is my husbands grandfather, i started out with family wordofmouth stories and a few official documents. Get the best deals on ragtime single vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Bernard was one of the most popular stage accompanists of the late1890s, and won a multitude of rag time playing contests in the 1890s, earning him high praise. Dec 06, 2018 i had a lot to learn about the people who inhabited the world of ragtime. About temptation rag by elizabeth hutchison bernard. In bernard s case a serious one he had actually studied at the berlin conservatory in his youth and may have. Mike bernard 1915 rag 19 ragtime piano legend youtube. See more ideas about mike bloomfield, michael bernard and blue band. Doctorow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mar 17, 2018 legendary ragtime piano player and composer mike bernard michael barnet brown, 18751936 was born of a st. Smashwords about elizabeth hutchison bernard, author of. A form known as novelty piano or novelty ragtime emerged as the traditional rag was fading in popularity.

March 17, 1875 june 27, 1936 was an american musician who influenced the development of ragtimeera music. The audio files of mike bernards original song the neutrality march. Harney becoming an immensely popular pianist and is said to have been the resident pianist at tony pastors in new york, probably the most important vaudeville venue of the era. Ragtime by doctorow, first edition, signed abebooks passion for books. Temptation rag follows the lives of may convery, a socialite who dreams of becoming a poet, and mike bernard, a determined musician who eventually becomes the ragtime king of the world, and their relationship over the course of decades. The story opens in 1906 in new rochelle, new york, at the home of an affluent american family. Elizabeth hutchison bernard originally intended to write a book focused on male protagonist mike bernard who was a prominent ragtime musician and the grandfather of the authors husband. With mike bernard and songwriter joe howard hello ma baby and i wonder whos kissing her now, he included some musical interpolations from the ragtime era. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mike bernard at the discogs marketplace. Follow mike bernard and explore their bibliography from s mike bernard author page. Authors note temptation rag draws on historical accounts in books, articles, and family records concerning the lives and personalities of real people of the ragtime era. After a quick lesson from ben, a young, white new york piano teacher named mike bernard adopts the ragtime technique despite his classical training, and when his career begins to take off, he ends. Elizabeth hutchison bernard originally intended to write a book focused on male protagonist mike bernard who was a prominent ragtime musician and the grandfather of the author s husband. Harney becoming an immensely popular pianist and is said to have been the resident pianist at tony pastors in new york, probably the most.