Fats Waller
American jazz pianist and composer (1904-1943) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 39
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. His innovations in the stride style were widely influential among musicians. A popular performer in the jazz age and swing era, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe.
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James P. Johnson Taught Fats
Al Casey Bandmate in Fats Waller and his Rhythm
Gene Sedric Bandmate in Fats Waller and his Rhythm
Frank Sinatra Duets: Thou Swell (1927)
Bing Crosby Duets: Thou Swell (1927)
Bix Beiderbecke Duets: Thou Swell (1927)
Sidney Lanfield Directed King of Burlesque (1936)
Andrew L. Stone Directed Stormy Weather (1943)
Andy Razaf Duets: Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now (1932)
Leo Reisman Duets: Ain't Misbehavin' (1929)
Kenneth Macgowan Produced King of Burlesque (1936)
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His best-known songs, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999 respectively.
