Adolf Lotter was born in Prague on 4 December 1871 and studied double bass with Vendelín Sládek (1851-1901) , and composition with Antonin Dvorak, at the Prague Conservatoire. He lived in London from 1894, until his death in 1942, and quickly established himself as one of the leading bassists of his generation, performing with many of the famous conductors of the day including Sir Henry Wood, Richard Strauss, Weingartner and Sir Thomas Beecham. Lotter was a member of the Queen's Hall Orchestra for over thirty years (1898-1930), becoming Principal Bass in 1911, and also played with the London Symphony Orchestra, London String Players, Guildford Symphony Orchestra and Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra (1935-36).

In 1899 Lotter was appointed Musical Adviser and Editor by Hawkes & Son (London), who published many of his orchestral works and arrangements for the next forty years. He composed and arranged over seventy works for orchestra, military band, string orchestra or piano, mainly in a light and popular style.

The Ragtime Bass Player was first published in 1913, at the height of the ragtime craze, and is a lively and rhythmic solo for the intermediate player. A supportive piano accompaniment adds to the enjoyment and this has been very popular since it was first published by Recital Music.

Also available in editions for double bass and piano, double bass and string quartet and double bass(es) and orchestra. Ideal for the intermediate bassist who is confident in the lower orchestral range of the instrument.

Performance Level: 6;8