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Thomas Wright " Fats " Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. [1] 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 ...
Jul 12, 2024 · Fats Waller, American pianist and composer who was one of the few outstanding jazz musicians to win wide commercial fame, though this was achieved at a cost of obscuring his purely musical ability under a cloak of broad comedy. Learn more about Waller’s life and music.
May 21, 2023 · Fats Waller was not just a virtuoso pianist and composer; he was also a charismatic entertainer who captivated audiences with his larger-than-life personality. His live performances were legendary, filled with humorous banter, comedic antics, and audience engagement.
Nov 6, 2009 · Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin' with Lena Horne, dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson as a waiter, drummer Zutty Singleton, bassist Slam Stewart, Trumpeter Benny...
Aug 28, 2019 · A jazz pianist, performer, and composer, Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904, in New York City. He achieved extraordinary fame as a jazz artist when the music form was still fledgling. He used comedy to appeal to the masses, writing hit songs such as "Ain’t Misbehavin'" and appearing in the 1943 film "Stormy Weather."
American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer (born 21 May 1904 in Harlem, New York, USA - died 15 December 1943 in a Santa-Fé-Express near Kansas City, Missouri, USA (bronchial pneumonia). One of the most popular jazz performers of his era.
May 23, 2018 · Waller, Fats. Waller, Fats (Thomas Wright), comical African American keyboard player, composer, and singer; b. N.Y, May 21,1904; d. Kansas City, Dec. 15,1943. Waller emerged from the stride-piano-playing tradition to achieve success in several musical forms.
Oct 2, 2006 · CHIDEYA: Fats Waller was one of the country's most prolific piano composers and a beloved entertainer. A new CD collection of his work was released this week. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates listened...
Sep 28, 2006 · A comic showman who delighted crowds with his playful stage antics, Fats Waller was the beloved "clown prince" of jazz during a golden era of the genre, leading up to...
Feb 7, 2018 · Jazz pianist virtuoso, organist, composer and grand entertainer, Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller was born on May 21, 1904 in Harlem, New York.
