Fats Waller
70 records in the collection· mostly on His Master's Voice, Victor, VDisc
Fats Waller was an American pianist, composer, singer and entertainer whose exuberant stride piano and mischievous vocals made him one of the most distinctive jazz personalities of the 1920s and 30s. The composer of standards including "Ain’t Misbehavin’" and "Honeysuckle Rose", he combined formidable musicianship with comedy and showmanship, making his records unusually accessible examples of pre-war jazz.
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Records by Fats Waller
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- A18th Street Strut
- B(Johnson)Make me a Pallet on the Floor
Fats Waller was a major jazz pianist, organist and songwriter of the 1920s-30s; this coupling appears on Century, a small specialist label used to reissue early jazz sides rather than an original commercial pressing.AI summary
Century 4001 Jazz
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- AAin't Misbehavin'
- BI've got a Feeling I'm falling
Fats Waller's 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'I've got a Feeling I'm falling', two of his most celebrated songs, on His Master's Voice B3243 — likely a 1930s UK pressing of a major American jazz and stride piano artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3243 Jazz
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- AAin't misbehavin'
- BMoppin' & boppin'
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist, composer and entertainer, recorded 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'Moppin' & Boppin'' for His Master's Voice, catalogue C3737. 'Ain't Misbehavin'' is one of Waller's most famous compositions. This UK pressing is a document of Waller's international standing.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3737 Jazz
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- AAll Gods Chillun Got Wings
- BSwing Low, Sweet Chariot
Fats Waller, the legendary American jazz pianist and entertainer, performing 'All God's Chillun Got Wings' and 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' on His Master's Voice B8818. Waller is one of the most collected jazz artists of the 78rpm era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8818 Jazz
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- AAs long as the World goes round(35)
- BI'm on a See Saw
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist and entertainer, on His Master's Voice JO291, performing 'As Long as the World Goes Round' and 'I'm on a See Saw'. Waller was a prolific recording artist and popular entertainer; HMV JO series issues are less common than standard catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO291 Jazz
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- ABeat it out - Fox trot
- BLost and found - fox trot
His Master's Voice BD5377 Jazz
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- ABelieve it Beloved
- BIf it isn't Love
Fats Waller on His Master's Voice JF15, performing two of his own compositions. Waller was a major jazz pianist and songwriter of the swing era, and his HMV recordings are sought by collectors, though UK pressings of the JF series remain relatively available.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF15 Jazz
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- ABelieve it Beloved
- BIf it isn't Love
Fats Waller, American jazz pianist, singer and composer, performing 'Believe it Beloved' and 'If it isn't Love' for His Master's Voice; Waller was a major recording and performing artist of the 1920s-1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF15 Jazz
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- ABless you(39)
- BYour Feet's too big
Fats Waller recorded 'Bless You' and 'Your Feet's Too Big' for HMV, catalogue MH52, in the mid-to-late 1930s, two of his most famous comic and novelty recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH52 Jazz
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- ABlue Eyes
- BUs on a Bus(36)
Fats Waller (1904–1943), the American jazz pianist and entertainer, performing two novelty numbers on His Master's Voice; the JO123 catalogue places this in the mid-to-late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO123 Jazz
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- ACome down to earth my angel
- BIt's a sin to tell a lie
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and comedian, recorded 'Come Down to Earth My Angel' and 'It's a Sin to Tell a Lie' for HMV JO205. Waller was a major figure in jazz, swing, and entertainment, renowned for his infectious humour, stride piano technique, and prolific recording output across the 1920s–40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO205 Jazz
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- ADo me a Favour
- BArmful o Sweetness
Fats Waller, an American jazz pianist, organist, and entertainer, on His Master's Voice JF7 performing "Do me a Favour" and "Armful o Sweetness" — the JF series suggests a UK pressing of Waller's recordings for a major American label, reissued by HMV. Waller is among the most collected jazz artists of all time.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF7 Jazz
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- ADo me a Favour
- BArmful o Sweetness
Fats Waller, the American stride pianist, organist and entertainer, recorded these two sides for His Master's Voice. Both are typical of his witty, jazz-inflected swing-era compositions and performances.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF7 Jazz
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- AFat and greasy
- BDarktown Strutters Ball(39)
Fats Waller (1904–1943), the American jazz pianist and entertainer, performing two upbeat novelty numbers on His Master's Voice; the JO series indicates a later pressing, likely mid-to-late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO116 Jazz
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- AFats Waller Stomp(27)
- BRed Hot Dan
Fats Waller, the New York stride pianist and entertainer, recorded 'Fats Waller Stomp' and 'Red Hot Dan' for His Master's Voice, a coupling of his energetic jazz and novelty work.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10472 Jazz
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- AFlorida Flo(38)
- BHey stop kissin' my Sister
Jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller performing 'Florida Flo' (No. 38) and 'Hey stop kissin' my Sister' on His Master's Voice JO110. Waller was one of the most recorded and celebrated jazz pianists and entertainers of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO110 Jazz
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- AGeorgia May
- BDon't let it bother you
Fats Waller, the legendary jazz pianist, composer, and entertainer, recorded 'Georgia May' and 'Don't Let It Bother You' for His Master's Voice, probably in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF12 Jazz
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- AGeorgia on my Mind
- BRockin' Chair
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist, organist and entertainer, performing two of his signature tunes on His Master's Voice. Waller was a major jazz and popular music figure, and his recordings are widely collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice N4477 Jazz
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- AGot a bran new suit(35)
- BI'll dance at your Wedding(38)
Fats Waller recorded 'Got a Brand New Suit' and 'I'll Dance at Your Wedding' for HMV, catalogue JO196, in the mid-1930s, showcasing his piano virtuosity and comic personality.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO196 Jazz
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- AHarlem Fuss(29)
- BMinor Drag
Fats Waller performing 'Harlem Fuss' and 'Minor Drag' on HMV X6252. These are hot-jazz piano solos or small-group jazz recordings from one of the great jazz entertainers.AI summary
His Master's Voice X6252 Jazz
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- AHoney hush
- BYou've beenr eading my mail
Fats Waller on HMV, catalogue B10191. Waller was one of the greatest American jazz and stride-piano composers and performers of the 1920s–40s, hugely popular and prolific. His recordings are among the most collected of the era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10191 Jazz
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- AHoney hush(39)
- BYou've been reading my Mail(37)
His Master's Voice JO274 Jazz
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- AI love to whistle(38)
- BYou're lettin the Grass grow under your Feet(39)
Fats Waller, the virtuoso jazz pianist, organist, and comedian, performing two popular songs on His Master's Voice's JO series (a specialist jazz series). Waller was one of the most recorded and most popular musicians of the 1930s–1940s, and his discs remain highly sought after.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO273 Jazz
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- AI wanna hear Swing Songs
- BThat gets it Mr Joe
Fats Waller, the major American jazz pianist and entertainer, performing 'I wanna hear Swing Songs' and 'That gets it Mr Joe' on His Master's Voice BD1028. Waller was prolific on HMV in the 1930s–40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1028 Jazz
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- AI wish I were Twins
- BMinor Drag
Fats Waller, the jazz pianist and entertainer, recorded these two jazz numbers for HMV's JF series, likely in the early 1930s; 'Minor Drag' is a jazz standard.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF1 Jazz
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- AI'm a hundred percent for you(35)
- BYou fit into the picture
Fats Waller (1904–1943), the American jazz pianist, organist and entertainer, performing two charming novelty numbers on His Master's Voice; the JO179 catalogue indicates a mid-to-late 1930s pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO179 Jazz
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- AI'm gonna salt away some Sugar
- BSomething tells me(38)
Fats Waller, the New York jazz pianist and entertainer, performs two swinging novelty numbers on His Master's Voice JO92 (the "JO" series), "I'm Gonna Salt Away Some Sugar" and "Something Tells Me," recorded in 1938. Waller was a major recording artist and his HMV issues are regularly sought by jazz and swing collectors.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO92 Jazz
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- AImagine my surprise
- BYour socks don't match
Fats Waller performing novelty jazz numbers 'Imagine My Surprise' and 'Your Socks Don't Match' on His Master's Voice BD1073. Waller was one of the greatest stride pianists and entertainers in jazz history, known for his comic timing and prolific output.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1073 Jazz
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- AJingle Bells
- BSend me Jackson
Fats Waller, the legendary pianist, organist, composer and entertainer, performs 'Jingle Bells' — a novelty seasonal number — on His Master's Voice BD1229, likely a 1920s–30s recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1229 Personalities (Prs)
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- ALast night a miracle happened
- BWhat a pretty miss
Fats Waller, the New Orleans pianist, composer and entertainer, performing two of his own songs for HMV. B10050 is from Waller's most prolific recording period in the early 1930s, when his witty vocals and stride piano defined hot jazz entertainment.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10050 Jazz
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- ALittle curly Hair in a High Chair
- BStayin' at Home
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and comic entertainer, on His Master's Voice BD1235—a late 1930s recording from one of jazz's most collected artists.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1235 Jazz
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- ALittle curly Hair in a High Chair
- BStayin' at Home
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist and entertainer, recorded 'Little curly Hair in a High Chair' and 'Stayin' at Home' for His Master's Voice in the 1930s. This is a major artist, but the titles and pressing are routine.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1235 Jazz
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- ALondon Suite
- Bpart 2
His Master's Voice B10059
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- ALove I'd give my life for you
- BDon't try to cry your way back to me
Fats Waller was one of jazz's greatest pianists, organists and comedians; this His Master's Voice recording pairs 'Love I'd Give My Life for You' and 'Don't Try to Cry Your Way Back to Me'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10495 Jazz
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- AMy very good Friend the Milkman(35)
- BShortnin' Bread(41)
Fats Waller, the American pianist and entertainer, recorded 'My Very Good Friend the Milkman' and 'Shortnin' Bread' for His Master's Voice; the BD series from the mid-1930s captured his ebullient wit and stride piano technique in sides that remain central to early swing piano repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1218 Jazz
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- ANumb fumblin'(29)
- BHandful of Keys
Fats Waller, the legendary jazz pianist and organist, recorded 'Numb Fumblin'' and 'Handful of Keys' for His Master's Voice B4347. Both are among Waller's most celebrated instrumental pieces; Waller was a prolific and highly sought recording artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4347 Jazz
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- ANumb fumblin(29)
- B(Rhythm Kings)Call of the Freaks
Fats Waller performing 'Numb Fumblin'' and 'Call of the Freaks' with the Rhythm Kings on HMV B4917. Waller was a legendary jazz pianist, organist and entertainer; these are hot-jazz sides from his recording career.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4917 Jazz
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- Aoriginal E flat blues
- BEep, Ipe, wanna piece of pieHMVBD906
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and entertainer, playing early blues material recorded for what appears to be an HMV catalogue number. The original E flat blues and the playful 'Eep, Ipe, Wanna Piece of Pie' are typical of Waller's 1920s output, recorded during his most fertile creative period.AI summary
Jazz
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- APaswonky
- BHow ya baby
Fats Waller, the stride pianist and entertainer, recorded 'Paswonky' and 'How ya baby' for His Master's Voice HE2345, likely mid-1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice HE2345 Jazz
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- ARoamnce a la mode
- BBy the light of the silvery moon
Fats Waller, the major American jazz pianist, organist, singer and entertainer of the 1920s–40s, performing 'Romance a la mode' and 'By the light of the silvery moon' on His Master's Voice B10748. Waller was an influential stride pianist and bandleader.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10748 Jazz
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- AS'posin'
- BSing an old fashioned song
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and entertainer, performing 'S'posin'' and 'Sing an Old Fashioned Song' on His Master's Voice in the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5135 Jazz
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- ASend me Jackson(40)
- BJingle Bells(36)
Fats Waller, the American jazz pianist, organist and entertainer, on His Master's Voice BD1229. These are festive novelty recordings, 'Send Me Jackson' and 'Jingle Bells', from Waller's prolific recording output.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD1229 Jazz
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- ASmashing Thirds
- BHandful of Keys
Fats Waller, the virtuoso jazz pianist and entertainer (1904–1943), performing two solo piano pieces, 'Smashing Thirds' and 'Handful of Keys', on His Master's Voice (catalogue B4902). These are classic stride-piano recordings from Waller's prolific early career.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4902 Jazz
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- ASmashing Thirds
- BHandful of Keys
Fats Waller was the legendary jazz pianist, organist and entertainer; this His Master's Voice pressing of 'Smashing Thirds' and 'Handful of Keys' captures his brilliant stride-piano technique from the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4902 Jazz
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- ASomebody stole my Gal
- BDinah
Fats Waller recorded 'Somebody Stole My Gal' and 'Dinah' for HMV, catalogue JF46, in the early 1930s; these are piano-based jazz standards from one of jazz's most celebrated artists.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF46 Jazz
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- ASomething tells me - ft
- BSkrontch - ft
His Master's Voice BD5387 Jazz
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- ASt Louis blues
An HMV advance pressing of Fats Waller's "St Louis Blues" — advance or trial copies were cut in very small numbers ahead of commercial release, making them unusual survivors from a major jazz pianist's catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice advance Jazz
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- AStar Dust(37)
- BSqueeze me(39)
Fats Waller, the virtuoso jazz pianist, organist, and entertainer, recorded 'Star Dust' and 'Squeeze Me' (both iconic standards) for His Master's Voice JO132. These are reissues or transfers of his celebrated hot jazz and stride piano performances.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO132 Jazz
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- AStop pretending
- BToo tired
Fats Waller, the American swing pianist and singer, recorded these two sides for His Master's Voice, continuing his prolific recording career of the late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10406 Jazz
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- ASugar Rose
- BDry bones
Fats Waller, the New York stride pianist and entertainer, on His Master's Voice with 'Sugar Rose' and 'Dry Bones'—two of his prolific recordings from the 1930s, when he was recording prolifically on both sides of the Atlantic.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9985 Jazz
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- ASugar Rose
- BDry bones
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and entertainer, recorded these two sides for His Master's Voice; Waller was one of the greatest figures of jazz comedy and stride piano, and these tracks show his exuberance.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9885 Jazz
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- ASugar Rose(36)
- BDry Bones(40)
His Master's Voice B9885 Jazz
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- ASugar Rose(36)
- BDry Bones(40)
Fats Waller on His Master's Voice B9885, performing 'Sugar' and 'Dry Bones', sides from his prolific recording output of the 1930s–40s. Waller was a major jazz pianist, organist, vocalist and entertainer of enormous influence and popularity.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9885 Jazz
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- ASwing out to Victory
- BBy the Light of the silvery Moon
Fats Waller, the virtuoso stride pianist and entertainer, recorded two sides for His Master's Voice during the swing era. 'Swing Out to Victory' and 'By the Light of the Silvery Moon' are period novelties and standards respectively.AI summary
His Master's Voice NE688 Jazz
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- ASwingin them Jingle Bells
- BSuitcase Susie
Fats Waller, the major New York jazz pianist and entertainer, performs two swinging Christmas novelties on His Master's Voice JO81: "Swingin' Them Jingle Bells" and "Suitcase Susie," recorded in the late 1930s. The HMV JO series carried Waller's most celebrated swinging recordings and remains highly sought by collectors.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO81 Jazz
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- ATain't Nobody's Biz-nezz if I do
- BAt Twilight
Fats Waller, the pianist and entertainer, recorded "Tain't Nobody's Biz-nezz if I do", a blues-comedy classic that became his signature number, for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO96 Jazz
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- AThat ain't right
- B(Meade Lux Lewis)Doll House boogie
Fats Waller and Meade Lux Lewis on V-Disc, the US Armed Forces label used during World War II, performing 'That Ain't Right' and 'Doll House Boogie' — a rare wartime military pressing.AI summary
VDisc 165 Jazz
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- AThe Minor Drag
- BI Wish I were Twins
Fats Waller on His Master's Voice JF 1, performing two novelty jazz numbers. Waller was a virtuoso stride pianist, organist, and entertainer, one of the great figures of American jazz and popular music.AI summary
HMV JF1 Jazz
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- ATruckin'
- B12th Street Rag
Fats Waller, the New Orleans-born pianist, organist, singer and composer, recorded 'Truckin'' and '12th Street Rag' for HMV (BD262) in the early 1930s. Both are Waller compositions and showcase his stride piano and comic vocal style. Waller is one of the most collected jazz pianists of the era.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD262 Jazz
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- ATruckin'
- B12th Street Rag
Fats Waller recorded 'Truckin'' and '12th Street Rag' for HMV BD262. Waller was an American jazz pianist, composer and entertainer; his recordings are major items in jazz and swing collecting.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD262 Jazz
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- AValentine stomp
- BGladsye
Fats Waller, the virtuoso pianist and entertainer, recorded 'Valentine Stomp' and 'Gladsye' for His Master's Voice; these are piano solos or small-group sides from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF4 Jazz
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- AValentine stomp
- BGladsye
Fats Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, and entertainer, and 'Valentine Stomp' and 'Gladsye' are characteristic recordings of his playful, swinging style. His recording for His Master's Voice under the JF label (likely a reissue or special series) represents scarce UK pressings of a widely collected jazz artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF4 Jazz
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- AWaller stomp
- BRed hot Dan
His Master's Voice B10472 Jazz
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- AWaller stomp
- BRed hot Dan
Fats Waller, 'Waller Stomp' and 'Red Hot Dan', on His Master's Voice B10472; Waller was a virtuoso stride pianist and entertainer, one of the most important figures in jazz and popular music, and his HMV recordings date to the early swing era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10472 Jazz
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- AWinter weather
- BClarinet marmalade
Fats Waller and his Rhythm with Winter Weather and Clarinet Marmalade on Bluebird 11469.AI summary
Bluebird 11469 Jazz
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- AWon't you get off it please
- BRidin' but walkin'
Fats Waller, the jazz pianist, organist, singer and bandleader, recorded 'Won't You Get Off It Please' and 'Ridin' but Walkin''' on His Master's Voice, catalogue B4971. Waller was one of the major figures of 1920s–30s jazz and his recordings are actively collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4971 Jazz
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- AWon't you take me Home
- BSavannah blues
Fats Waller recorded 'Won't You Take Me Home' and 'Savannah Blues' for HMV, catalogue B5417, in the early 1930s, delivering his characteristic blend of jazz piano and vocals.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5417 Jazz
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- AYou Can't Have Your Cake and Eat it
- BSmoke Dreams of You
Fats Waller on His Master's Voice B8967, with 'You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It' and 'Smoke Dreams of You'. Waller was an American stride pianist, organist, bandleader and comedian, one of the most important and influential jazz pianists of the 1920s–1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8967 Jazz
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- AYou're not the only oyster in the stew
- BMandy
Fats Waller, the virtuoso jazz pianist and entertainer, recorded 'You're Not the Only Oyster in the Stew' and 'Mandy' for His Master's Voice; the JF series suggests an early 1940s British pressing of his work.AI summary
His Master's Voice JF11 Jazz
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- AYou're so darn charming
- BI'm on a See Saw
Fats Waller (1904–1943) was an American pianist, organist, singer and comedian, one of the most influential jazz and novelty performers of the 1920s and 1930s; this Victor side showcases his lighthearted vocal style on two charming numbers.AI summary
Victor 25120 Jazz