Ross MacLachlan
Not Just Ragtime
© 2007 Ross MacLachlan (180807900090)
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Ross MacLachlan has been playing and composing blues, boogie and ragtime piano for over 25 years. “Not Just Ragtime”, Ross’ brand new album, brings together six of Ross’ original rags and boogies with some of the great classics.
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Past appearances include:
The Quebec City Jazz Music Festival, Ottawa Jazz Music Festival, Ragtime Society of Toronto appearances, Ragtime-Jasstime Spring Festival at the Edgewood Resort U.S.A., 1000s of Tour boat cruises, University and College events, Golf and Country Clubs, CJOH television, CBC Radio, and many Municipal events for the Kingston area.
One of the highlights of his career was playing for Princess Diana during her visit to Kingston in October 1991.
An assortment of Kingston’s finest musicians contributed their talents to the album.
Don't have much time?
TRY MY PICKS:
BOOGIE: Let'em Jump - recently featured on The Vinyl Cafe on CBC Radio.
LIGHT JAZZ: Little Bird - starts off as a sleepy ballad but gets moving when the bird starts his busy day. Spencer Evans on clarinet.
CLASSIC RAGTIME: Possum and Taters - piano rag from 1901
SHORT AND FUN: Ragtime Nightmare - It IS FUN! Too bad I didn't write this one. Also from 1901.
BALLAD: December - written during a quiet December snowfall in Canada, snowflakes the size of feathers floating to the ground.
Hope you like them.
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Congratulations on GrIndie Award
author: RadioIndy.comRadioIndy is proud to present Ross MacLachlan a GrIndie Award for their CD "Not Just Ragtime." A GrIndie Award is RadioIndy's stamp of approval that this CD is an excellent quality CD. Please join us in congratulating this artist on this accomplishment.
This CD is Loads of Fun
author: William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer TeamGet ready to boogie woogie to "Not Just Ragtime" by Ross MacLachlan. This album is packed full of foot tappin', smile enducing songs. Mr. MacLachlan is a veteran of Jazz festivals and venues around the world and his piano skills are superior. The album offers original tracks as well as a few classics. The musicianship and recording quality are very good. All together this album is a ton of fun. Highlights include "Kidd's Boogie," with its great horn arrangement and cool breakdown. "Possum and Taters" is the true classic as far as ragtime goes. "Let 'Em Jump" is down home and dirty with a nice deep rolling boogie bass line. If you like Scott Joplin, you will love this one.
Not Just Ragtime
author: Bob SchwengerThis CD is such a great boost to the actual experience(s) of Ross MacLachlan's 'live' performances. The free emotion of Ragtime music which demands such a discplined effort to play always gets shared during those great times and the emotional content on the CD makes it too seem to be 'live'! These songs are worth listening to many times so "Congratulations to Ross MacLachlan!!". This CD is a keeper for those who enjoy becoming part of the music and is highly recommended to everyone!
You can't keep your feet still
author: Hugh AgnewIf you like ragtime and boogie-woogie, this is the album for you! MacLachlan's interpretations of classic standards and his own compositions reflect a deep appreciation of the genre, superb technical skills, and a sneaky sense of humor that is infectious. Support from his talented musical friends adds an effective depth, richness and variety. Great listening without a single throwaway track!