Paul Sarebresole (May 1875 - October 3, 1911) was an early
composer
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Etymology and Defi ...
of
ragtime
Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, is a musical style that flourished from the 1890s to 1910s. Its cardinal trait is its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm. Ragtime was popularized during the early 20th century by composers such as Scott ...
music
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.
Sarebresole was born in
. His
French
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** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents
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ancestors spelled the family name "Sarrebresolles".
His "Roustabout Rag", published in 1897 by Gruenewald, was one of the earliest published ragtime pieces. It utilized the "three-over-four" rhythm later popularized by
Charles L. Johnson.
Other noted Sarebresole compositions include "Get Your Habits On" from 1898 (which inspired the more popular sequel, "I've Got my Habits On"), "Fire's Out" from 1902, and "Come Clean" in 1905.
Paul Sarebresole died at 1357 St Anthony Street in New Orleans at the age of 36
and was buried in
St. Louis Cemetery Number 3.
See also
*
List of ragtime composers
A list of ragtime composers, including a famous or characteristic composition.
Pre-1940
*Felix Arndt (1889–1918), "Nola" (1916)
*May Aufderheide (1888–1972), "Dusty Rag" (1908)
*Roy Bargy (1894–1974), "Pianoflage" (1922)
* Harry Belding (18 ...
References
External links
“Paul Sarebresole and New Orleans’ First Rag” by Jack Stewart, Jazz Archivist, May 1997PDF; article begins on page 12
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1875 births
1911 deaths
Ragtime composers
Musicians from New Orleans