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One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2021!

Best of 2021

Raynham

Massachusetts

I am National Old-Time Country Music Hall-of-Famer 'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe, and I'd love to bring my entertaining, informative and uplifting show to your event.
I provide an informative and witty running commentary to go along with vocal renderings from America's Ragtime, Early Jazz and Country traditions, with lots of opportunities for audience participation. I accompany myself on piano, guitar and fiddle.
I can also provide background piano or violin  for your party.
I have successfully performed at libraries, concert halls, private functions and senior residence complexes throughout the United States, including the Dennis, Morrill, Taunton and Walpole libraries in Massachusetts; the Torrington and Bristol libraries in Connecticut; Oak Tree Opry House, Anita, IA; Calliope House, Pittsburgh, PA;  the Rodgers library in Hudson, NH, and Foundry Hall in South Haven, MI.

What others have said:
"Thank you, Jack, for a great show. I loved the variety, including some of the familiar songs and some … that I've not heard before. Your pacing was perfect, and I've had nothing but rave reviews."
– Susan Hotchkiss, Middleborough (MA) Council On Aging

 "Thanks Jack! Everyone enjoyed your performance very much and it was a pleasure having you here. I would love to have you back again in the future. Keep in touch."
– Amy Rosa, Mansfield (MA) Public Library
"Ragtime Jack was a delight! We have had so many compliments and would very much like to have him at our next year's Kentucky Derby Gala, if his schedule allows. His music selection was perfect. He engaged the audience and was a mentor to a young man in attendance. We were very pleased."
– Diana Lane, Strongwater Farm (Tewksbury, MA)

"Thank you so much for playing for our group. You were an integral part of the success of the evening. Your playing was perfect for the venue and occasion. I very much look forward to working with you again in the future."
–Laura Keeler, Corinthian Events
 "It was a pleasure to have you here. You are an extremely talented musician, and everyone enjoyed your music."
– Ilana Seidmann, Program Coordinator, Newton (Mass.) Senior Center
"I enjoyed your music so much, and I know everyone else did too. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, musical expertise, and exuberant personality with our little community!"
– Dorene C. Miller, MLS, Penn Area Library, Harrison City, PA
"Thanks for a terrific show (and encore) at the library. Our audience loved it. You reminded me a lot of Mark Twain!"
 – Scott D Stanton, Programming/Public Relations Manager, Bristol (CT) Public Library
"When Jack sits down at the piano, you don't need a time machine. The world goes into a fugue state James P. Johnson and Fats Waller emerge from the Other Side, and Jack converses with them in an idiom it takes a lifetime to learn. Judging by the recent spate of new old jass he's been making up, I think he's just about got it!"
 – Andy Cohen, singer, music historian, and finger-picking guitarist extraordinaire

"'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe tackles one of the most difficult styles on this planet, and comes up in spades." 
– Big Earl Sellar, The Green Man Review

"Thank you so much for playing for our group … you were an integral part of the success of the evening.  Your playing was perfect for the venue and occasion. …  I very much look forward to working with you again."
– Laura Keeler, Corinthian Events

I would not like this to go any further than "The Bash". Mr Jack left an email on Saturday morning telling us that he was cancelling his appearance due to what he called the extreme arrival of the new virus. He laid out a list of items for conducting a worship service that were in effect earlier in the year. We were beyond that stage. He said if we didn't abide by his criteria he could not attend. I would have thought he would had advised us earlier about any virus criteria before he agreed to the job. We were unable at that late hour to hire another replacement which had a negative impact on the overall worship service. I will not be using him in the future.

Jack is a fantastic entertainer! He had everyone in awe! The entire house was singing and having a wonderful time! I can’t wait to hire him again! What a treat!??

The event was very successful and various folks approached me to say they enjoyed his style and talent.

Ragtime Jack smokes the keys

Keepin' Out of Mischief Now

It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

A Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid

Walnut Gap

Miss New Orleans

Oh, Lady Be Good

Balchraggan

Hornpipe Medley: Boys of Blue Hill, Fisher's and Harvest Home

Fiddler

Singer

One Man Band

Wedding Singer

Singing Pianist

Georgia On My Mind

Ashokan Farewell

Never would have found Jack without GigMasters. He was the hit of our event. Had the audience eating out of his hand. Highly recommend.

We were a group of 12 up for the Thanksgiving weekend in a house rental in Ct. and we all enjoyed his playing.
The range of ages  was 15 to 92 and all enjoyed his playing and singing immensely.
I highly recommend him to anyone looking to hearing some beautifully played piano live.

Ragtime Jack Reviews

6 Reviews for Ragtime Jack