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A classically-trained Composer and Pianist , and a Television personality, Birnbaum earned a Doctorate in Music from Columbia University in 1982 . In 1983, he composed and directed the successful off-Broadway show, "A Day Together", which was funded by the Helena Rubenstein Foundation and travelled throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Encouraged by Eubie Blake and Steve Allen , he moved to playing Ragtime , Blues , and Jazz , successfully appearing in Birdland , The Angry Squire , and other Nightclub s in the New York City metropolitan area. From 1990 to 1993 he appeared nightly (dressed in flashy clothing) as staff pianist on the Joe Franklin television show (WWOR-TV). At Edith O'Hara's 13th Street Theatre, Birnbaum has had successful one-man shows -'Ragtime 94', 'Ragtime 96' and most recently 'Hot Piano! Ragtime, Blues & Jazz'. Nicknamed "Mr Ragtime" by Captain Lou Albano, Birnbaum continues to record and perform Scott Joplin , Jelly Roll Morton , Fats Waller , 1920s music and originals . In 2005 , Birnbaum was awarded an honorary degree from the Neupauer Conservatory (the Order of the Shield) by Dr William Schimmel for his work with the Accordion . As a tribute to the birthplace of Jazz, in 2006 he released "Jelly Roll Morton's Missing New Orleans" (piano & vocals). External Link www.ragtimemarkbirnbaum.com |
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