Ian Whitcomb - Songs Without Words(2 CD set) After a brief career as rock star in the 1960s "British Invasion," Ian Whitcomb turned his attention to ragtime and "dance hall" music styles of the early 20th century. In this 2 CD anthology, Whitcomb performs and annotates 48 of his own ragtime influenced instrumental compositions spanning the years 1964 2009. The program includes rags, tangos, one steps, waltzes, blues, and more, in settings ranging from solo piano to small ensembles to

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the fact that she was a girl and he's not does make things a bit strange

the hauntingly mournful Annabel Lee

she immersed herself in music as a kid

His compositions for double bass are now staples of the instrument's repertoire

where Class of 1984 meets I Spit on Your Grave

On Smog colored Vinyl

Sweetie and on their family's profoundly rotten roots

is fully reproduced

flute ensemble

"John allows us to interrupt our otherwise endlessly forward-tumbling lives

the Macarthur Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council