Ragtime Reinhold Plays Vol. 2

Released in 1955 on the Swedish Metronome label, this EP is part of a series showcasing the ragtime revivalist efforts of pianist Reinhold Svensson. During the 1950s, Metronome was a key player in bringing American jazz influences to Scandinavian audiences, and these recordings reflect a deliberate attempt to preserve and popularize traditional ragtime piano styles at a time when modern jazz was shifting toward bebop and cool jazz.

The record captures Svensson’s disciplined approach to the classic syncopated rhythms of composers like Scott Joplin and James Scott. As a performer, Svensson was noted for his technical precision and his commitment to the stylistic nuances of the genre, an aesthetic often highlighted by the understated, clean graphic design typically employed by Metronome for their jazz EP series during this period.