Tom Brier - Blue Sahara

Blue Sahara is an original composition by renowned ragtime and novelty piano virtuoso Tom Brier, showcasing his distinctive style that often blends traditional ragtime with other musical genres. This particular piece, an "oriental foxtrot," demonstrates Brier's ability to incorporate Middle Eastern melodic motifs and harmonies into a early 20th century dance form, creating a fascinating cultural fusion. Brier was known for his incredible sight-reading abilities and prolific output of piano arrangements and original works before his tragic accident in 2016.