His real name was Thomas Wright Waller. He was born on May 21, 1904.

He died on December 15, 1943.

He was an American jazz pianist, organist, band leader composer, singer, and comedic entertainer.

His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano.

His best-known compositions are "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose."





“Handful of Keys” Fats Waller on Victor 38508 (1929) classic stride jazz piano

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