Pictured above: Alan Fischer
Successful American jazz and light music of the 20th century, composed primarily for Broadway musicals, musical theater and Hollywood films; Songs by Fats Waller
Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller (1904-1943)
Pianist, organist, vocalist, as well as composer of over 400 songs, often with lyrics by his friend Andy Razaf. Although many of his works found their way into the Great American Songbook, he is underrated as a composer.
Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Nancy King/Fred Hersch
I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby – Cris Monen guitar/vocals
The Joint Is Jumping – Marilyn Scott
I’ve Got The Feeling I’m Falling – Jeri Brown /Fred Hersch
Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now – Nancy Harrow/Bob Brookmeyer
Gone – Rebecca Kilgore
The Jitterbug Waltz – Masha Bijlsma
Willow Tree – Soesja Citroen
Black And Blue – Wycliff Gordon trombone/vocals
Blue Turning Grey Over You – Billie Holiday
Blue Turning Grey Over You – Scott Hamilton and Friends
