Ragtime and Early Jazz Piano Concert at Jack London State Historic Park

Sonoma’s ragtime king John Partridge will be featured at the Jack London Piano Players’ afternoon concert of Ragtime and Early Jazz.

Partridge is a multifaceted composer who has written music for more than 50 years in genres including ragtime, church music, musical theater, and opera. Joining him will be talented piano club members Louise Bettner, Debbie Knapp, Michael O’Brien, and Paula Szoka.

Attendees are invited to dress in period costumes to get into the spirit of the rollicking years of the early to mid-1900s.

Charmian and Jack London would be tapping their toes as the concert will be played on Charmian London’s 1901 Steinway piano purchased on an installment plan. After receiving a hefty sum from his publisher, Jack gave Charmian $500 to finish payment and bring the piano to the ranch, where it became the center of entertainment for London’s many guests.

The concert will be performed on the second level of the House of Happy Walls Museum. Refreshments will be served under the portico during intermission and attendees can meet the performers.