 Fats Waller, three-quarter length portrait, seated at piano, facing front. Image by New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Fisher, Alan, photographer., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Fats WallerFats Waller Fats Waller American jazz pianist and composer (1904–1943) "Handful of Keys" redirects here. For other uses, see Handful of Keys (disambiguation). Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer.[2] His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz piano. A widely popular star in the jazz and swing eras, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe. His best-known compositions, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999, respectively.[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Fats Waller Waller in 1938 Born Thomas Wright Waller (1904-05-21)May 21,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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