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This is a delightful compilation of Fats' at his best. The remastering is excellent and I would recomend this CD to anyone wanting to listen to jazz piano playing - the CD is worth getting even if only for the scintillating improvisation of 'Aint Misbehavin'
this is a very fully well represented compilation. he had such a feel good quality in his playing&overall vibe as a Musician.I got Rhythm is one song that never gets old from this collection. this is a strong collection. Fats Waller had a strong touch on the Keys, could write very good&had a distinctive voice that fueled so many tracks. his band was tight as well. Fats Waller doesn't get his full due as a all around force.
Excellent compilation of Fats Waller's recordings.both solo piano tracks and with his band. He sings on some of the songs too.as always, his music making puts a smile on your face and gets your toes a tappin'.
AND THE GUY WROTE OVER 400 SONGS, MANY MANY OF THEM HUGE HITS.HE JUST MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD, DAMMIT.IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, WALLER'S GREATEST EFFORTS INCLUDE: YOUR FEETS TOO BIG, THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN', AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' AND CRAZY 'BOUT MY BABY. THE MUSICIAN, A PIANIST AND VOCALIST, POSSESSES THE CHARISMA OF CAB CALAWAY, THE INNOVATIVE BRILLIANCE OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND THE DOWN AND DIRTY, NEW ORLEANS SWANKINESS OF THELONIOUS MONK.SON OF A SOUTHERN BAPTIST MINISTER & A FEMALE PIANIST, VOCALIST AND ORGANIST, WALLER WAS OBVIOUSLY BORN INTO THE MUSICAL LIFE. THOMAS FATS WALLER RULES. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. FOR A MAN OF OVER 300 POUNDS, HE SURE KNEW HOW TO SWING.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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