I love this guy.Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller
Born: New York, NY - May 21, 1904
Died: Kansas City, MO - December 15, 1943
Born: New York, NY - May 21, 1904
Died: Kansas City, MO - December 15, 1943
He was a stride pianist, recording artist, band leader and composer extraordinaire. With Andy Razaf (lyricist), he wrote enduring classics such as Aint Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose, Keepin' Out Of Mischief and (What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue?
He was funny, wild and a consummate musician. Do yourself a favor and check out the links for more of his story - and, most importantly, listen to his music. You'll be glad that you did.
Links:
Waller exhibit at Rutgers University
Fats at Red Hot Jazz
Fats at Wikipedia
Fats.org
Ragtime/Stride/Swing/Novelty Piano Midi
"Perfessor" Bill Ragtime and Nostalgia Midi
Fats at Jazz Roots
He was funny, wild and a consummate musician. Do yourself a favor and check out the links for more of his story - and, most importantly, listen to his music. You'll be glad that you did.
Links:
Waller exhibit at Rutgers University
Fats at Red Hot Jazz
Fats at Wikipedia
Fats.org
Ragtime/Stride/Swing/Novelty Piano Midi
"Perfessor" Bill Ragtime and Nostalgia Midi
Fats at Jazz Roots
1 comment:
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller is my all-time favorite pianist. He was a genius in all areas of endeavor. Well ... perhaps not in finance.
One never knows, do one?
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