Robert R. Darch  (1920-2002)
Last updated: 31.01.24
p_darchrr.jpgRobert Russel William [Ragtime Bob] Darch was an American jazz pianist (ragtime style) and composer born in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
He was one of the most active and influential of the post war ragtime revivalists and had his own publishing company for his original ragtime numbers.
He died in Springfield, Missouri.

 


Websites:
url15.gif In Memoriam: Ragtime Bob Darch Brief biography by www.roseleafragtimeclub.com  
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Ragtime Music CDs:
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cd15.gif Robert R. Darch Reunion in Ragtime flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif
cd15.gif Sue Keller Live in Kalamazoo CD(s) & MP3 Album(s) flag15us.gif flag15es.gif
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cd15.gif Sue Keller Ragtime Reflections CD(s) & MP3 Album(s) flag15us.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15es.gif
This list is arranged by composer and contains 2 works performed by Bob Darch who is featured on sheet music covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: ER
     Title Composer Attribution Remarks
         
perf15.jpg 12th Street Rag (1915) Euday Louis Bowman Imperial Marimba Band (perf.)
Mark Birnbaum (perf.)
Robert R. Darch (perf.)
Midi Ragtime Recorder Ensemble (perf.)
Pee Wee Hunt (perf.)
Buddy Rogers (perf.)
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perf15.jpg That Teasin' Rag (1909) Joe Jordan Robert R. Darch (perf.)
Midi Ragtime Recorder Ensemble (perf.)
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This list is arranged in chronological order and contains 28 works by Robert R. Darch (1920-2002). It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located.
Title Year Attribution Remarks
       
Flicker Red Rag 1953  wvicon.gif
Opera House Rag 1960  wvicon.gif
Yakatat Piano Man 1976
Bittersweet Rag 1977
Little Bar In Bethlehem 1987
Arctic Circle Cakewalk ?
Calico Queens ?
Capitol Saloon Rag ?
Carson City Rag ?
Cedar Street Rag ?
Chapeaux Bas March-Two Step ?
Delta Saloon Rag ?
Eads Bridge Rag ?
Foolin' Around ?
Hastings Street Rag ?
Kobuk Maiden, The ?
Nickels and Dimes ?
Old Washoe Club Rag ?
Port the Helm ?
Profanity Hill Rag ?
Sandy Bowers' Mansion ?
South Franklin Street Rag ?
Stir the Porridge ?
Suicide Table Rag ?
Swisher, The ?
That Seward Rag ?
That V & T Railroad Rag ?
That Virginia City Rag ?
     Composer Title Performer