Henry Ragas

Henry Walter Ragas
Background information
Born
Henry Walter Ragas

(1890-11-02)November 2, 1890
Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 1919(1919-02-18) (aged 28)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1910–1919
Formerly ofOriginal Dixieland Jazz Band

Henry Walter Ragas (November 2, 1890 – February 18, 1919) was a jazz pianist who was a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first jazz band to record commercially.

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