Albert J. Weidt

Albert J. Weidt (Feb. 15, 1866 Buffalo, NY to Dec. 9, 1945, Middletown, NJ) was a leading banjo composer in America from around 1900 to 1930. His first publications were for the classic 5-string banjo, such as "That Banjo Rag" and "Pink Lemonade". Weidt embraced the new tenor banjo, publishing at least five books of tunes of new compositions and arrangements. In style, the pieces cover ragtime, classical and jazz.