James S. Scott (1886 - 1938) - Find A Grave Memorial

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James S. Scott

Birth:	1886 Neosho Newton County Missouri, USA
Death:	1938 Kansas City Wyandotte County Kansas, USA
Musician, Composer. Known as the “Little Professor”, he was second only to his contemporary and friend Scott Joplin. Born the second child of former slaves, in Neosho, Missouri, he composed such works like the "Hilarity Rag," "Frog Legs Rag," and "Kansas City Rag". After the popularity of rag gave way to jazz, he was employed as music director of a cinema chain located in and around the Jazz district of Kansas City until the advent of talkies made music during the feature obsolete. He gave piano lessons and continued to write music throughout his life but could no longer secure a publisher. He died in Kansas City in 1938. (bio by: GBern.O) Search Amazon for James Scott

Burial: Westlawn Cemetery Kansas City Wyandotte County Kansas, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: GBern.O Record added: May 12, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7434592