The 2nd edition now features 16 of wallers best, including. Thomas fats waller composer 19041943 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Choose from thomas fats waller sheet music for such popular songs as aint misbehavin, im gonna sit right down and write myself a letter, and honeysuckle rose. Fats waller this section remains in preparation gary marmorstein in his book hollywood rhapsody compares the screen presence of waller, who appeared in only one major film, to that of louis armstrong. Herman autreytp, rudy powellclas, thomas fats wallerpvoc. These series, remastered by ted kendall, will cover all the fats waller commercial issues with a total of 24 cds. For all those who purchased my fats waller ultimate discography and for which. He was the prize pupil, and later friend and colleague, of stride pianist james p. He was one of the most important pianist in the history of jazz.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from fats waller. Edward and adeline waller had come up from virginia to seek their fortune around 1888, settled in harlem by 1902, and on may 21, 1904, their youngest son thomas was born. Thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. His mother adeline locket waller was a music teacher and church organist. Fats waller composer discography of american historical. Sometimes listed as thomas waller or thomas wright waller. A discography of thomas fats waller originally appeared in jazz journal notes. Fats waller vinyl record, fats waller cd music discography. Thomas fats waller composer 19041943 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music. Thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz. Fats waller biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
The complete thomas fats waller and his rhythm 1934 1943. American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer born 21 may 1904 in harlem, new york, usa died 15 december 1943 in a santafeexpress near kansas city, missouri, usa bronchial pneumonia. Not only was fats waller one of the greatest pianists jazz has ever known, he was also one of its most exuberantly funny entertainers and as so often happens, one facet tends to obscure the other. Overcoming opposition from his clergyman father, waller became a professional pianist at 15, working in cabarets and theaters. Jul 20, 2010 throughout that period his artists credit was thomas waller he began recording for victor in 1926. Fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 born thomas wright waller. Waller, writes marmorstein, locked a movie camera in a lovegrip and didnt let go. The artists own piano arrangements of titles he made famous. Fats waller was the son of a preacher and learned to play the organ in church with his mother. Harlem native thomas fats waller 1904 completed the fusion of blues, ragtime and stride piano while also inaugurating a jazz style at the organ. From the 1935 associated session, heres a lovely slow honeysuckle rose. The radio broadcasts and discography adds another dimension to the life of this dynamic performer. Low prices on fats waller discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, fats waller songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc.
Andy razaf and fats waller were africanamerican trailblazers who. American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer born 21. All that meat and no potatoes margie im sitting on top of the world whos sorry now im nobodys baby and a special bonus section of selected songs from the broadway musical. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Fats waller aint misbehavin rare 1967 uk mail order only issue of the 1966 248page hardback book by w. Login or create account my page collection wishlist messages. Waller, thomas fats waller, thomas fats waller, thomas fats waller pipe organ solo, thomas fats waller singing to his hot piano, thomas fats waller. His father edward martin waller was the owner of a profitable trucking business and also a lay preacher at the abyssinian baptist church.
The discography is compiled from my own extensive fats waller record collection, built up over the last 50years, and also from original research carried out on my behalf at the library of congress, washington d. By the time he was 5 or 6, chubby young thomas began playing the harmonium to accompany his fathers street corner preaching. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from thomas waller at the discogs marketplace. The music of thomas fats waller with complete discography. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Aug 22, 2006 fats waller, the complete recorded works. April 2014 i have produced an interactive version of the fats waller ultimate discography in adobe pdf. Read thomas fats waller songbook 2nd edition by fats waller available from rakuten kobo. Listen to aint misbehavin, honeysuckle rose and more from fats waller. His bestknown compositions, aint misbehavin and honeysuckle rose, were inducted into the grammy hall of fame in 1984 and 1999. Penguin jazz guide, the history of the music in the 1001 best albums. His innovations in the harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano. Radio and television broadcasts are an essential component in the career of jazz musician thomas fats waller.
View all albums and help us complete fats waller discography. Waller s first piano solos muscle shoals blues and birmingham blues were recorded on october 1922 in race records when he was 18 years old. The anonymous sleeve notes on the 1960 rca victor album handful of keys state that waller. Check out the complete thomas fats waller and his rhythm 1934 1943, vol. Thomas wright fats waller performs the joint is jumpin.
Waller is the prototype stride piano player and a very. The great solos, 19291937 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The medium suited his character well, allowing his friendly, energetic personality to shine through. Rca uk album handful of keys state that waller ed over 400 new. Fats waller biography facts, childhood, family life. This book meticulously documents waller s onair appearances. Jan 08, 20 check out the complete thomas fats waller and his rhythm 1934 1943, vol. The songs of razaf and waller indiana public media. Fats waller was born as thomas wright waller on may 21, 1904, in harlem, new york. Fats waller songs top songs chart singles discography. Also, some fats broadcasts and rare private recordings were issued on trip label lps i would recommend the trip label in general, for uncommon material by jazz greats. Albums include aint misbehavin sweet savannah sue, aint misbehavin, and the smithsonian collection of classic jazz. The music of thomas fats waller with complete discography davies, john r. Find fats waller discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
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