Al Piantadosi

Al Piantadosi
Background information
Birth nameJohn Alberto Joseph Piantadosi
Also known asRagtime Al
Born(1882-08-18)August 18, 1882
New York City, US
DiedApril 8, 1955(1955-04-08) (aged 72)
Encino, Los Angeles, US
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist

Al Piantadosi (born John Alberto Joseph Piantadosi;[1] August 18, 1882 in New York City[a] – April 8, 1955 in Encino, California) was an American composer of popular music during the heyday of Tin Pan Alley. He started out as a saloon and vaudeville pianist and rapidly flourished as a songwriter. For about ten years (from 1918 to 1928) he was an independent music publisher.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

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