"The Charleston" played by Adam Swanson & Tom Brier after the AfterGlow @WCRF 2008 

This is why I love 1920s music, it just makes you wanna get up and dance

"The Charleston" is the name of it, which was composed by James P. Johnson. He actually wrote more "Charlestons" and must have been amused when one of them became the theme song for an entire decade, guaranteeing him royalty payments for years to come. A little less confused now?

THEY ARE DYNAMIC. I WISH I COULD LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO HEAR ADAM PLAY IN PERSON.

Amazing. For some reason I love the 1920's song, the songs in that time were very energetic and happy and also they did it man made like with there imagination, but in todays life they just use robots to make music that are not really good ._. but any way If you love the 1900's & 1800's time period tell me ;)

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

I wish I had that skill, and yet I have to wonder. How many times does an amateur get to play for other people? Unless you go to an old folks home, play in a church, or throw lavish dinner parties, how often does an amateur get to play for other people?

god damn, I wish i was just as good as these two. Yet my fingers aren't smooth enough

Adam - "It works!"

This is dynamic music and talent. Thanks for your dedication. Ed Doran

What are you doing just sitting there in front of your computer screen?!?!? GET UP and DANCE!!! :)) [This is way better than a lot of the Charleston stuff they played in the 20s!]

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

All this hard work and artistic endeavor must really cut into your TV and movie watching, sports watching, clubbing, partying, video games, and snapchatting. You guys really need to get your priorities straight.

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

@tdub1941 Tom, they're referring to the video I shot in August 2008 of their first attempt at this. It's in the Related Videos list. Last weekend, I captured Adam and Tom doing this tune on two pianos, so a further evolution of their playing around with this song. Haven't posted it yet though...

"like" on 20 April 2016 :)

Is it me or the piano is talking?

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

I can't seem to find the sheet music for this piece :(

29 out of the 65 comments here are one guy's comment repeated from 6 years ago. Also, great job by those 2 on the song.

@aldaale1995 Well, dude, There may be "tons of versions," but when someone asks for the "name of a song" it is universally recognized by all people in possession of at least minimal intelligence that it is the title of the song being requested, not a "version." RagJazzMonkey Tom

i looked upon dozens of scores, but stiill unable to find this version, anyone can help me ?

holy cow that was awesome 0.0

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

Loved it!!! Thanks for posting!!!

Love it, guys! That was great!

Oh My!

FANTASTIC!!!!

OOOOH, play that thing!

Tom Brier: Two words describes. "Ragtime Neckbeard."

This was so much fun to listen to!!!

i ment the version cause they are tons of versions dude

Flawless

Just outstanding!!!!

Wonderful

The versions of the Charelston I hear, in this video are captured from Old Piano Roll versions. I love how a piano player can replicate what he or she hears into realtime music.. This shows true talent... Adam, has a great ear to capture this.. And Tom! Well, he is just great overall.. Thanks for posting this... I tune and Fix Old players, this is such a treat to hear! Guy

bravissimo !

Some nasty playing by Tom Brier. Thanks so much!

At the Ice Cream Emporium? Which year? This video was captured in November of 2008. RagJazzMonkey Tom

@aldaale1995 Are you not able to read the title above the video?

this is IMPECCABLE

Awesome! Great playing!

Adam is great.

It ain't a "version" folks; it's just a bit o' fun by two great ragtime piano players.

whats the name of this song??

Thats awsome but can you send this Charlston notes ?

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