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Synopsis
Fats Waller's son recounts stories about the great jazz pianist's colorful career including his "kidnapping" by Al Capone
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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.
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"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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- PublisherMacmillan Pub Co
- Publication date1977
- ISBN 10 0028727304
- ISBN 13 9780028727301
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages235
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