James Scott (composer)
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.
James Scott | |
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Scott c. 1904 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Sylvester Scott |
| Also known as | The Little Professor |
| Born | February 12, 1885 Neosho, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1938 (aged 53) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, music teacher, band leader, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, organ |
| Years active | 1901–1938 |
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