Spotify Release Info
Track: African Suite (1924): II. Kinda Careless
Artist: Zez Confrey
Album: Confrey: Piano Music
Artist Bio
Name: Zez Confrey
Spotify Genres: ragtime, hard bop
Followers: 1,100
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Biography
American composer and pianist Born April 3, 1895 in Peru, Illinois, USA. Died November 22, 1971 in Lakewood, New Jersey, USA. Some of his most noted works were [i]Stumbling[/i], [i]Kitten on the Keys[/i] and [i]Dizzy Fingers.[/i] He charted as a songwriter seven times in the U.S. between 1921-27, including three by him and his orchestra. He had a #1 as a songwriter with "Stumbling" by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra in 1922. His song "Kitten on the Keys" by Zez & his orchestra hit #5 on the charts twice--in 1921 and 1922 (first on Brunswick then on Victor). "Stumbling" covers by Billy Murray hit #4, #7 by Ray Miller & His Orchestra, and #15 by The Broadway Dance Orchestra, all in 1922. "Dizzy Fingers" by Zez and his orchestra hit #15 in 1927.
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1.Kitten on the Keys - 1Creator of the Novelty Rag
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2.Kitten On the KeysHits Of The 1920S, Vol. 2 (1921-1923)
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3.Dizzy FingersPiers Lane Goes to Town: Encores & Party-Pieces for Piano
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4.My Pet - piano solosCreator of the Novelty Rag
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5.HumorestlessCreator of the Novelty Rag
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6.The CharlestonDinner and Dance Music in the 1920s & 30s
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7.Charleston ChucklesCreator of the Novelty Rag
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8.Poor ButtermilkCreator of the Novelty Rag
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9.You Tell 'Em IvoriesCreator of the Novelty Rag
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10.Jay Walk - Piano RollCreator of the Novelty Rag
Discogs Release Info
Release: Zez Confrey - Eteri Andjaparidze - Piano Music
Year: 1999
Genres: Jazz, Classical
Styles: Modern, Ragtime