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Biography Fats Waller
Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904, died December 15,
1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic
entertainer.
A skilled pianist -- widely recognized as a master of stride piano --
Waller was one of the most popular performers of his era, finding critical
and commercial success in his homeland and in Europe. Waller was also a
prolific songwriter, with many songs he wrote or co-wrote still known to
modern audiences, such as "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'" and
"Squeeze Me". Fellow pianist and composer Oscar Levant dubbed Waller "the
black Horowitz" in a favorable comparison to Russian pianist Vladimir
HorowitzPalmer, David. All You Need Is Love. Viking Press. 1976. ISBN
0670114480. In the 1920s and 30's Waller quickly sold some of his
compositions just after they were written, and as they became hits, other
songwriters had already claimed them as their own. Some standards
Discography
The Very Best of Fats Waller
The Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3: Rhythm & Romance 1934-1936
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 4
Highlights From The Pointer Sisters Ain't Misbehavin' - The New Cast Recording (1995 Broadway Reviva
The Alternative Takes, Vol. 2: 1929-1938
1935, Vol. 2
