Fats Waller
London: Cassell, 1960. 19 cm, 90, illus., footnotes, discography, boards somewhat worn and soiled. This is title seven in the Kings of Jazz series. detailing the life of pianist and composer Thomas "Fats" Waller (1904-1943). A major practitioner of the Harlem "stride" piano style, Waller was a tireless performer and prolific composer, whose musical output includes tunes for several Broadway musicals and such standards as "Ain't Misbehavin', " "Honeysuckle Rose, " and "Blue Turning Grey Over You. " Includes a select discography. Condition: good.
Keywords: African-Americans, Pianists, Gene Sedric, Jazz Musicians, Thomas Waller, Racism, Entertainers, Carl Bohm, Fats Waller
[Book #48801]
Price: $25.00