Henry Walter Ragas | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Henry Walter Ragas |
Born | Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana, U.S. | November 2, 1890
Died | February 18, 1919 New York City, U.S. | (aged 28)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1910–1919 |
Formerly of | Original 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.