🎹 William Bolcom, born in 1938, is a renowned American composer, pianist, and educator who has made significant contributions to various musical genres. One of his most beloved compositions is the "Graceful Ghost Rag," originally written in 1970 as part of his "Three Ghost Rags" set for solo piano. This piece, inspired by the ragtime revival of the 1960s, beautifully blends classical and popular styles. The "Graceful Ghost Rag" is characterized by its melancholy melody and wistful sense of loss

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