Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Author: Maurice Waller

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 2017-08-22

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1452956677

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Thomas “Fats” Waller was a legendary stride pianist, a wildly entertaining comedic singer, and the composer of such classic melodies as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and hundreds more. This is the intimate, behind-the-scenes story of his exuberant life, as told by his son, Maurice Waller. The public knew him as a charming, rascally, and effervescent showman. Friends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin knew him as a serious piano stylist and composer. Maurice Waller reveals the rarely seen side of Fats as a family man, struggling to juggle domestic affairs with the demands of being one of the era’s busiest jazz men. From his earliest days as a child prodigy to his wild nights playing Harlem rent parties to his appearances on stages around the world and his eventual commercial success, it’s all here. Few stories capture the frenetic energy of the age quite as well as the life story of this rollicking, hard living jazz icon.


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Download or read book Fats Waller written by Maurice Waller and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas “Fats” Waller was a legendary stride pianist, a wildly entertaining comedic singer, and the composer of such classic melodies as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and hundreds more. This is the intimate, behind-the-scenes story of his exuberant life, as told by his son, Maurice Waller. The public knew him as a charming, rascally, and effervescent showman. Friends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin knew him as a serious piano stylist and composer. Maurice Waller reveals the rarely seen side of Fats as a family man, struggling to juggle domestic affairs with the demands of being one of the era’s busiest jazz men. From his earliest days as a child prodigy to his wild nights playing Harlem rent parties to his appearances on stages around the world and his eventual commercial success, it’s all here. Few stories capture the frenetic energy of the age quite as well as the life story of this rollicking, hard living jazz icon.

Stride: The Music of Fats Waller

Stride: The Music of Fats Waller

Author: Paul S Machlin

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1985-10-28

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1349085677

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Already known as a Wagner scholar for his work on the sketches of the Flying Dutchman, Paul Machlin has for many years taken a scholarly interest in the school of Harlem 'stride' jazz pianists. Stride: The Music of Fats Waller is a full analysis of the piano music of Waller as composer, soloist and recording artist. 38 music examples illustrate Waller's complex keyboard style and improvisatory techniques. The discussion of Waller's piano music is set in the context of a biographical study, and a discography listing all known recordings by the pianist.


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Download or read book Stride: The Music of Fats Waller written by Paul S Machlin and published by Springer. This book was released on 1985-10-28 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already known as a Wagner scholar for his work on the sketches of the Flying Dutchman, Paul Machlin has for many years taken a scholarly interest in the school of Harlem 'stride' jazz pianists. Stride: The Music of Fats Waller is a full analysis of the piano music of Waller as composer, soloist and recording artist. 38 music examples illustrate Waller's complex keyboard style and improvisatory techniques. The discussion of Waller's piano music is set in the context of a biographical study, and a discography listing all known recordings by the pianist.

Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Author: Alyn Shipton

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2005-04-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0826476198

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Annotation. Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an outsize man in all respects: five feet eleven inches tall, he weighed 285 pounds. He was the greatest of the Harlem "stride" pianists, he composed hundreds of songs, he led a band which made over 400 recordings, and he wrote several Broadway shows. He is seen by jazz historians as a man of immense musical talent which was never fulfilled, in the interests of his career as a popular and humorous entertainer. In this fully updated biography of Waller, revised in 2001, Alyn Shipton re-examines his career, arguing that his talents as a songwriter, show composer, and brilliant recording and broadcasting artist have not been fully appreciated. In a newly written final chapter, there is a comprehensive survey of Waller's recordings as they have been reissued for the CD era.


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Download or read book Fats Waller written by Alyn Shipton and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an outsize man in all respects: five feet eleven inches tall, he weighed 285 pounds. He was the greatest of the Harlem "stride" pianists, he composed hundreds of songs, he led a band which made over 400 recordings, and he wrote several Broadway shows. He is seen by jazz historians as a man of immense musical talent which was never fulfilled, in the interests of his career as a popular and humorous entertainer. In this fully updated biography of Waller, revised in 2001, Alyn Shipton re-examines his career, arguing that his talents as a songwriter, show composer, and brilliant recording and broadcasting artist have not been fully appreciated. In a newly written final chapter, there is a comprehensive survey of Waller's recordings as they have been reissued for the CD era.

Aint' Misbehavin'

Aint' Misbehavin'

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"The artist gives a colorful story about Daddy's concern for his children and his firm discipline at home. Was Daddy simply strict or did he want his children to be safe? '...Sometimes it seems it was more than that ...' What was Daddy hiding? Look on the inside of the bages for black and white clues."--From the 2002 Booker's Dozen blurb.


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Download or read book Aint' Misbehavin' written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The artist gives a colorful story about Daddy's concern for his children and his firm discipline at home. Was Daddy simply strict or did he want his children to be safe? '...Sometimes it seems it was more than that ...' What was Daddy hiding? Look on the inside of the bages for black and white clues."--From the 2002 Booker's Dozen blurb.

Fats Waller on the Air

Fats Waller on the Air

Author: Stephen Taylor

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780810856561

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Radio and television broadcasts are an essential component in the career of jazz musician Thomas "Fats" Waller. The medium suited his character well, allowing his friendly, energetic personality to shine through. This book meticulously documents Waller's on-air appearances: from his first known broadcast in 1923 at age 19 to the final airing before his premature death in 1943. Fats Waller On The Air: The Radio Broadcasts and Discography adds another dimension to the life of this dynamic performer. Author Stephen Taylor combines established material with fresh research, resulting in a wealth of new information. The broadcasts, including tributes to Waller after his death, are covered in detail, featuring dates, times, songs played, and other artists who appeared on the program. Through descriptions from contemporary newspapers and magazines, accounts from individuals who were in attendance, and remarks by radio announcers from original transcripts, the book provides historical perspective and a clear sense of the character and feel of the broadcasts. The book also offers a timechart of early sound recording and radio transcriptions, allowing easy comparison of Waller's presence in the field. Never before published photos and a thorough, accurate discography-including 78 and 45 rpm records, transcriptions, LPs, CDs, and DVDs-make this an important reference tool for fans of Fats Waller, jazz music, stride piano, black social history, and broadcast history.


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Download or read book Fats Waller on the Air written by Stephen Taylor and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radio and television broadcasts are an essential component in the career of jazz musician Thomas "Fats" Waller. The medium suited his character well, allowing his friendly, energetic personality to shine through. This book meticulously documents Waller's on-air appearances: from his first known broadcast in 1923 at age 19 to the final airing before his premature death in 1943. Fats Waller On The Air: The Radio Broadcasts and Discography adds another dimension to the life of this dynamic performer. Author Stephen Taylor combines established material with fresh research, resulting in a wealth of new information. The broadcasts, including tributes to Waller after his death, are covered in detail, featuring dates, times, songs played, and other artists who appeared on the program. Through descriptions from contemporary newspapers and magazines, accounts from individuals who were in attendance, and remarks by radio announcers from original transcripts, the book provides historical perspective and a clear sense of the character and feel of the broadcasts. The book also offers a timechart of early sound recording and radio transcriptions, allowing easy comparison of Waller's presence in the field. Never before published photos and a thorough, accurate discography-including 78 and 45 rpm records, transcriptions, LPs, CDs, and DVDs-make this an important reference tool for fans of Fats Waller, jazz music, stride piano, black social history, and broadcast history.

Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Author: Alyn Shipton

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2010-07-15

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1441167803

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Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an outsize man in all respects: five feet, eleven inches tall, he weighed 285 pounds. The greatest of the Harlem "stride" pianists, he composed hundreds of songs, he led a band that made over 400 recordings, and he wrote several Broadway shows. Waller's gargantuan appetites have been celebrated in anecdotes and earlier biographies. He is seen by jazz historians as a man of immense musical talent that was never fulfilled. In this fully revised and updated biography of Waller, Alyn Shipton re-examines his career, arguing that his talents as a songwriter, show composer, and brilliant recording and broadcasting artist have not been fully appreciated. In a newly written final chapter, there is a comprehensive survey of Waller's recordings as they have been reissued for the CD era.


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Download or read book Fats Waller written by Alyn Shipton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an outsize man in all respects: five feet, eleven inches tall, he weighed 285 pounds. The greatest of the Harlem "stride" pianists, he composed hundreds of songs, he led a band that made over 400 recordings, and he wrote several Broadway shows. Waller's gargantuan appetites have been celebrated in anecdotes and earlier biographies. He is seen by jazz historians as a man of immense musical talent that was never fulfilled. In this fully revised and updated biography of Waller, Alyn Shipton re-examines his career, arguing that his talents as a songwriter, show composer, and brilliant recording and broadcasting artist have not been fully appreciated. In a newly written final chapter, there is a comprehensive survey of Waller's recordings as they have been reissued for the CD era.

Thomas "Fats" Waller (Songbook)

Thomas

Author: Fats Waller

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998-05-01

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1458450147

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(Piano Solo Personality). The 2nd edition now features 16 of Waller's best, including: African Ripples * Ain't Misbehavin' * Alligator Crawl * Clothes Line Ballet * E-Flat Blues * Gladyse * Handful of Keys * Honeysuckle Rose * I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling * Keepin' Out of Mischief Now * My Feelings Are Hurt * Numb Fumblin' * Russian Fantasy * Smashing Thirds * Valentine Stomp * Viper's Drag.


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Download or read book Thomas "Fats" Waller (Songbook) written by Fats Waller and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1998-05-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano Solo Personality). The 2nd edition now features 16 of Waller's best, including: African Ripples * Ain't Misbehavin' * Alligator Crawl * Clothes Line Ballet * E-Flat Blues * Gladyse * Handful of Keys * Honeysuckle Rose * I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling * Keepin' Out of Mischief Now * My Feelings Are Hurt * Numb Fumblin' * Russian Fantasy * Smashing Thirds * Valentine Stomp * Viper's Drag.

The Music of Thomas "Fats" Waller with Complete Discography

The Music of Thomas

Author: John R. T. Davies

Publisher:

Published: 1953

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Music of Thomas "Fats" Waller with Complete Discography written by John R. T. Davies and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Author: Fats Waller

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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(Vocal Selections). 24 vocal selections, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Cash for Your Trash * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * I'm Gonna Sit Right down and Write Myself a Letter * I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling * Jitterbug Waltz * The Joint Is Jumpin' * Ladies Who Sing with the Band * Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do * That Ain't Right * and more.


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Download or read book Ain't Misbehavin' written by Fats Waller and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1978 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Vocal Selections). 24 vocal selections, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Cash for Your Trash * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * I'm Gonna Sit Right down and Write Myself a Letter * I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling * Jitterbug Waltz * The Joint Is Jumpin' * Ladies Who Sing with the Band * Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do * That Ain't Right * and more.

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Author: Andy Razaf

Publisher: First Year Charts for Jazz Ens

Published: 2001-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780757934971

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Here's a nice easy-goin' swing chart on a great jazz classic composed by Fats Waller. Arranger Ralph Ford, one of our specialists in writing for young bands, does it once again. Solos are for piano and tenor sax (both written out), the brass ranges are modest, and this arrangement is loaded with natural swing licks. A super chart!


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Download or read book Ain't Misbehavin' written by Andy Razaf and published by First Year Charts for Jazz Ens. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a nice easy-goin' swing chart on a great jazz classic composed by Fats Waller. Arranger Ralph Ford, one of our specialists in writing for young bands, does it once again. Solos are for piano and tenor sax (both written out), the brass ranges are modest, and this arrangement is loaded with natural swing licks. A super chart!