Nancarrow: Studies for Player Piano

The definitive recording of these works, newly remastered with spectacular sound, represents the most faithful reproduction of what Conlon Nancarrow heard, in his own studio. This is the only available recording utilizing Nancarrow’s original instruments: two 1927 Ampico player pianos.

“After decades of struggle and neglect, Conlon Nancarrow is finally being recognized as one of the major American composers of the 20th century.” — New York Times

“The expatriate American experimentalist composer Conlon Nancarrow is increasingly recognized as having one of the most innovative musical minds of this century … Yet despite its complexity, Nancarrow’s music drew its early influence from the jazz pianism of Art Tatum and Earl Hines and from the rhythms of Indian music; Nancarrow’s whirlwinds of notes are joyously physical in their energy.” — Village Voice