The Carolina Shout - Ragtime and Jazz Piano with Ethan Uslan Podcast
1) Ep. 3: La Vie en Calico
In this episode, Ethan plays the Calico Rag and tells you everything he knows about its composer, Nat Johnson. Then, he plays a French song in the style of Fats Waller. Finally, we hear Ethan accompan...Show More
2) Ep. 78: Bar Songs
Ethan plays songs about sad guys who show up at a dingy bar in the middle of the night, order a beer, and tell the bartender their problems.
3) Ep. 77: Songs About Eagles
Ethan plays songs about eagles and talks about them. Selections include "American Eagles" by Irving Berlin, "Invincible Eagle" by John Philip Sousa, and "Under the Double Eagle" by Josef Wagner.
4) Ep 76: Ragtiming the Market
In this episode, Ethan plays songs about the stock market. Henry Uslan joins him on saxophone for one of the numbers. Lots of humorous commentary as usual.
5) Ep: 75 - Hippodromes and Pianodromes
I'm back! And I'm ready to tell you all about Hippodromes and Pianodromes. I might even throw in a palindrome. And of course I will play the piano as well. Enjoy!
6) Geriatric Jive
Ethan plays old-time songs about old-timers, with his usual goofy banter along the way. Songs featured are LITTLE OLD LADY (Hoagy Carmichael), GRANDPA'S SPELLS (Jelly Roll Morton), OLD MAN OF THE MOUN...Show More
7) Ep. 73: Everything You Wanted to Know About Charles Humfeld (But Were Afraid To Ask)
Obeying the orders of the random generator, Ethan delves into the life and works of ragtime composer Charles Humfeld, who wrote "That Left Hand Rag," "Who Let the Cows Out?" and "Red Moon."
Ep. 73: Everything You Wanted to Know About Charles Humfeld (But Were Afraid To Ask)
19:38 | Sep 17th, 2021
8) Ep. 72: Clowning with Darrell the Barrel
Ethan desperately tries to find a song that would be relevant to the people of Caroga Lake, NY. He also reminisces about the time he accompanied a clown show. Songs included: I WIsh I Could Shimmy Lik...Show More
9) Ep. 71: Introducing the Ragtime Randomizer
Ethan is all over the place on this episode. Topics range from the St Louis World's Fair to the "Flying Pianist" to some of Ethan's recent and not-recent travels. Finally, to assist in choosing repert...Show More
10) Ep. 70: Aufderheide in May
Ethan plays a Chopin Nocturne (syncopated of course), two May Aufderheide rags, and a thrilling arrangement of "You're the Cream in My Coffee." Along the way we learn a little bit about May Aufderheid...Show More