Two postings in today's MMD bring Johnny Maddox to mind. Charles Davis
opts for an up-tempo ragtime style with crisp syncopation and
independent hands.  I'd say that's Johnny.  Todd Robbins speculates on
the origins of the title of a great ragtime tune, now known as Frankie
and Johnny.  That too is Johnny; he obviously loves the tune and plays
it "his way." A good way to hear Johnny's way with F&J is to:

    http://www.crazyotto.com/home.html

Click on "Red Hot Ragtime 1" and download the "Frankie and Johnnie" MP3.
It's fun!

Paul Murphy