August 7, 2025
Luckey Roberts
Charles Luckyth Roberts (August 7, 1887 – February 5, 1968 Philadelphia), better known as Luckey Roberts, was an American composer and stride pianist who worked in the jazz, ragtime, and blues styles. Roberts performed as musician, band/orchestra conductor, and dancer. He taught music and dance. He also owned a restaurant and bar in New York City and in Washington, D.C. Luckey Roberts noted compositions include “Junk Man Rag”, “Moonlight Cocktail“, “Pork and Beans” (1913), and “Railroad Blues”.