Sue Keller Ragtime 1

Often compared (with a wink) to a mash-up of Fats Waller and Scott Joplin, Keller’s playing blends period authenticity with a modern performer’s punch: strong left-hand time, clear melodic phrasing, and an instinct for making “classic” repertoire feel spontaneous.

A cornerstone of her catalog is “Kellerized” (recorded at HVR Studios in Brooklyn), a set of ragtime-era favorites and originals presented as high-quality solo-piano performances. Another fan-favorite collection is “Rag Time Sue,” spotlighting piano and vocals—ideal if you want the full entertainer side of her musicianship. If you’re exploring repertoire, her Scott Joplin performances are an easy entry point.

Visit her website at Ragtime Press (https://rtpress.com). I’m not associated with Sue Keller in any way, and discovered her in this Kuhmann Directory, but highly recommend her work!