James Scott (composer)

James Scott
Scott, c. 1904
Background information
Also known asThe Little Professor
Born
James Sylvester Scott

February 12, 1885
Neosho, Missouri, United States
DiedAugust 30, 1938 (aged 53)
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Genres
OccupationsComposer, pianist, music teacher, band leader, arranger
InstrumentsPiano, organ
Years active1901–1938

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.

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