In creating this group, I'm hoping to attract the attention of those with an interest in the music of British composer Billy Mayerl (1902 - 1959), composer of once well-known light and novelty piano pieces such as "Marigold" and "The Four Aces" Suite, and also other composers of similar light music, usually for piano, in that style which straddles the border between jazz, ragtime, light classical, and even sometimes shows the clear influence of the experimental harmonies of impressionists of the time such as Debussy and Ravel.
     I would like to welcome all with any kind of interest in this music, including performers of it, and those who research this music or who promote the music of these composers.
     Discussions I would like to encourage would include, but not be limited to:

  * Information on when and where performances take place;
  * New recordings, or discussion about old ones;
  * Information on where old sheet music can be obtained (most of this music is now long out of print), and maybe even looking into the possibility of encouraging the republication of this music;
  * The technical problems and aesthetic aspects of performing this music;
  * Any other chat, anecdotes, experiences, etc. that anyone may like to share about the music and its composers.

     Since my main interest in this area is currently Billy Mayerl, there may be a focus on him, from me at least; but I don't want to limit discussion only to him: there are quite a few other composers of similar music, and it is a definite genre or style of (usually) piano music.
     I'd like to encourage a friendly, informal atmosphere, and develop a sense of community amongst those of us who share a common interest in these composers and their music. The music is usually carefree and fun, and I want this group to be fun as well as informative.