Synopsis
Now in paperback the long unavailable biography of a jazz giant. "Fats Waller" is a reprint of a Schirmer Book originally published in 1977. Written by his son and a professional writer, it is the definitive biography of the famous stride pianist, well-known for his humorous performance style and for composing such jazz classics as "Ain't Misbehavin."
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About the Author
Maurice Waller (1927–1989) was a composer, pianist, and the son of legendary musician Fats Waller.
Anthony Calabrese (1938–1996) was a freelance writer, journalist, and film producer.
Michael Lipskin is a veteran stride pianist and former protégé of Harlem jazz master Willie “the Lion” Smith.
Review
"Fats was my first jazz piano influence and his spirit is still vital to my approach to jazz . . . Maurice Waller’s book about his father clarifies what has been for so long just story and rumor. Now I feel I know his legend from an authentic source—his son. Thanks, Maurice. Fats lives, indeed."—Dave Brubeck
"A delightful look into the Jazz Age."—Chicago Tribune
"Maurice Waller’s look-back at life with, or mostly without, his father is an affectionate and remarkably objective portrait of a lovable, exasperating, comedy-prone, joy-spreading, and excessively self-indulgent and talented jazz pianist, organist, and composer, who was also a warm and generous parent."—Christian Science Monitor
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Fats Waller
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Music Sales Corporation, 1997
ISBN 10: 0028648854
ISBN 13: 9780028648859
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