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Seek piano rolls by Harry Jentes
By Marc Cohn

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Hi,  I'm seeking piano rolls related to the works of my cousin,
Harry Jentes (1887-1958).  He was a New York vaudeville pianist
who composed 'advanced' rags that were difficult to play.

Among his compositions are Rhapsody Rag (1911), California Sunshine
(1913), Soup and Fish Rag (1913), Bantam Step (1916), The Cat's
Pajamas (1923), Tricky Trix (1923), Rag-O-Rhythm (1924), Twinkles
(1925).  Click on this link to actually hear "California  Sunshine":
http://www.primeshop.com/ragsmid/calsnshn.mid

Eventually, perhaps I'll be able to play some or all of his piano rolls
on my collection of pianos.

Thanks!

Mark Cohn

 [ I learned Jentes' "California Sunshine" from the piano roll made
 [ in 1984 by John Farrell, played in the style of Bob Zerke.  It
 [ was published by Hot Piano Classics (Mike Schwimmer) as HPC-032
 [ It's a great tune!  -- Robbie



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