Plays Fats Waller

Plays Fats Waller

Plays Fats Waller

ASIN: B000001586

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Dick Hyman is the rarest of repertory artists, combining exceptional technique and musical taste with a keen sensitivity to the nuances of the music he's playing. Rather than simply try to re-create the music, Hyman immerses himself in it to such a degree that it becomes his own. That involvement is apparent here, in this highly personal homage to Fats Waller, who was both a superb songwriter and a great jazz pianist. Hyman provides warmly lyrical versions of the best-known songs, like "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose," and virtuosic treatments of the pieces on which Waller developed the art of stride, imbuing them all with his own distinct personality. Like all of Hyman's Reference recordings, this is superbly recorded, with brilliant fidelity and presence. --Stuart Broomer

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Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • SATCHMO AND FATS
  • Louis Armstrong plays "Fats" Waller with all his might--and Velma Middleton assisting!
  • Two great collaborators two Geniuses
  • Years of pleasure
  • A nice deal
 Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller
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ASIN: B00004U1H1
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Honeysuckle Rose
  2. Blue Turning Grey Over You
  3. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby And My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me
  4. Squeeze Me
  5. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
  6. All That Meat And No Potatoes
  7. I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
  8. Black And Blue, (What Did I Do To Be So)
  9. Ain't Misbehavin'
  10. Black And Blue, (What Did I Do To Be So) - (previously unreleased, edited alternate version)
  11. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby - (previously unreleased, edited alternate version)
  12. Blue Turning Grey Over You - (previously unreleased, edited alternate version)
  13. I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling - (previously unreleased, edited alternate version)
  14. Squeeze Me
  15. Black And Blue, (What Did I Do To Be So)
  16. Ain't Misbehavin'
  17. Blue, Turning Grey Over You
  18. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
  19. Sweet Savannah Sue
  20. That Rhythm Man

Amazon.com essential recording

Thomas "Fats" Waller was a brilliant stride pianist and singer, and certainly the only jazz musician who could rival Louis Armstrong as an entertainer, communicating some of the larger-than-life vitality and humor that Armstrong possessed. Waller was also one of the first great songwriters of jazz, his phrasing perfectly mated to the music's rhythmic nuances. This Centennial edition of Satch Plays Fats begins with the nine tracks of Armstrong's 1955 LP devoted to some of Waller's best-known songs, from the drive of "I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby" and the smooth bounce of "Ain't Misbehavin'" to the moving pathos of "Black and Blue." It was one of the highlights of Armstrong's later career, directly comparable to another magnificent session devoted to a single songwriter, Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy. Armstrong is joined by his regular All-Stars, the well-traveled group that matched his clarion trumpet with the vocal smears of trombonist Trummy Young and the woody, liquid clarinet of fellow New Orleans master Barney Bigard, all superbly supported by pianist Billy Kyle, bassist Arvell Shaw, and drummer Barrett Deems. The CD also includes four alternate takes from the 1955 session, and adds another seven tracks of Armstrong's early recordings of Waller tunes. There are versions of "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Black and Blue," recorded in 1929 when Armstrong was featured in the Connie's Hot Chocolates show, and a stunning trumpet solo on "Blue Turning Grey over You." The result is a valuable composite portrait of Armstrong's enduring relationship with Waller's songs. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars SATCHMO AND FATS.......2007-01-13

ALTHOUGH THIS CD IS A COMPILIATION OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG RECORDINGS PLAYING MUSIC THAT WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN AND RECORDED BY FATS WALLER, IT HAS A GREAT SENSE OF CONTINUITY. AS THOUGH ALL THE SONGS WERE RECORDED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CD. VELMA MIDDLETON ASSISTS WITH THE VOCALS ON A FEW TRACKS, AND SHE DOES A GREAT JOB COMPLEMENTING SATCHMO. THE RECORDING DATES RANGE FROM THE LATE 20'S TO THE MID 50'S. THIS IS A GREAT CD. I LOVE LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND I LOVE FATS WALLER, SO IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT I LOVE THIS CD TOO!

5 out of 5 stars Louis Armstrong plays "Fats" Waller with all his might--and Velma Middleton assisting!.......2006-02-26

Many years ago, a very good friend of mine had a cassette player in his car and he would drive around town playing this album on cassette tape over and over again. I eventually heard it when I was riding in his car one day and I begged him for a copy. He gave me a cassette tape of the original album, with just the original nine tracks that the original LP had--and, of course, I played the tape until it was worn through! I feared that I would never get hear this beautiful music again. Imagine my joy when I discovered this CD for sale at Amazon! I couldn't get it here fast enough.

This CD version of the original record album exceeded my expectations by far. There are 11 (yes, ELEVEN) bonus tracks on the CD, of which four were never before released! You get edited alternate versions with people coaching and commenting to Louis after the take. Other tracks date as far back as 1929 so you truly get a perspective of how Louis admired Fats Waller all through his life. (The two worked together only briefly once or twice at the most.) Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent even on my portable music player. Louis Armstrong both sings and plays the music of "Fats" Waller so darn well you'll never tire of playing this one. Louis, his trumpet and the music of "Fats" Waller? Ha! Play it LOUD AND OFTEN because this album's a winner!

For example, the CD starts off beautifully with the classic "Honeysuckle Rose." We also hear "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby." After spending the entire afternoon listening several times to all the tracks over and over again, it's still tough, if not impossible, to isolate any "favorite" song of mine on this CD. Two of the finalists, however, would have to be "Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now" and "All That Meat And No Potatoes."

Armstrong gets a strong boost from the vocals of Velma Middleton, whose talent is almost entirely uncredited and undervalued in this recording. Her voice complements Louis' beautifully and their half sung/half spoken dialogue in "All That Meat And No Potatoes" is catchy, to say the least. The two singers have a natural and relaxed rapport that makes you feel so comfortable listening to their vocalizing.

The CD has a sticker on the front of the jewel case that you get the liner notes by George Avakian and the story of "Fats" Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller). For some inexplicable reason, however, the liner notes are printed twice! There isn't much to read about Armstrong and Velma Middleton is only pointed out in a picture of her singing one of the songs along with Armstrong. The liner notes could be better--a real mistake, in my opinion.

Overall, this CD is still must have music and a real value with the extra tracks. I recommend this for fans of classic jazz, fine trumpet playing and the early work of Louis Armstrong with his band the All-Stars. Barney Bigard plays the clarinet really, really well as it was his specialty and the liner notes do include great photos. Do yourself a favor--get this CD and find out why Amazon chose this as an "essential recording!" SMILE

5 out of 5 stars Two great collaborators two Geniuses.......2005-01-29

Waller and Armstrong were of the same generation and were collaborators in music in the 1920s. Louis's first big leap to popular stardom beyond the tight group of Jazz musicians and performers came when he introduced "Ain't Mis Behavin'" on the Broadway stage. The audiences often forced him to do three or four encores. Folks who had seen the show before would pay full price just to get in to hear Louis sing this one song.

The recordings in the late 20s by Louis with all the vocals are simply my idea of the best music ever recorded by anyone. Rather than get them selected this way, you might want to get one of the CDs or collections that covers that period of time with everything, rather than just the songs by Waller.
Likewise, while the All Stars were not as good as his original Chicago and New York Groups, particularly these later all-stars (I prefer the albums with the great Jack Teagarden), if you get into the music you will want that all too.

At any rate, there is no one else but Louis who can do these songs justice except the Fat man himself, Mr. Waller!

5 out of 5 stars Years of pleasure.......2004-03-19

I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that I've listened to this album almost every day for several years. I have it in my CD-alarm clock and it wakes me up with a smile every morning. Pops' showmanship and musical wizardry blend with Fats Waller's witty and bouncy tunes to create an exceptionally tasty musical gumbo.

I first heard the album decades ago in college and have always loved as it an incredible performance by a great team of jazz artists. While I love Ella-Satch duets on other records, the lesser known Velma Middleton is really the better vocal match for Pops. The band is tight, but creative and the alternate takes show how different the same song can sound even when played by the same band with just a slight difference in the arrangement. This is possibly the greatest record of all time!

4 out of 5 stars A nice deal.......2003-12-30

I must say that it is nice that they packed as many tracks as they could on this CD. You get a few alternate for these sessions, but you also get a bunch of classic 30's recordings from Satchmo playing Fats. Now, when I compare this one to the 'Plays WC handy' record, I have to take out one star, because although Pops seems in fine form here, there is no match for the fire and fun displayed on the 'Plays WC handy' recording.
Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • One never know, do one....
  • An exellent tribute to Fats Waller...
 Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller
Dick Hyman
Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
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ASIN: B000001586
Release Date: 1993-02-18

Tracks:

  1. Bach Up To Me
  2. Ain't Misbehavin'
  3. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
  4. African Ripples
  5. Honeysuckle Rose
  6. Viper's Drag
  7. Willow Tree
  8. I''m Goin' To See My Ma
  9. Stealin' Apples
  10. I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
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  12. My Fate Is In Your Hands
  13. Jitterbug Waltz
  14. Sweet Savannah Sue
  15. Squeeze Me

Amazon.com

Dick Hyman is the rarest of repertory artists, combining exceptional technique and musical taste with a keen sensitivity to the nuances of the music he's playing. Rather than simply try to re-create the music, Hyman immerses himself in it to such a degree that it becomes his own. That involvement is apparent here, in this highly personal homage to Fats Waller, who was both a superb songwriter and a great jazz pianist. Hyman provides warmly lyrical versions of the best-known songs, like "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose," and virtuosic treatments of the pieces on which Waller developed the art of stride, imbuing them all with his own distinct personality. Like all of Hyman's Reference recordings, this is superbly recorded, with brilliant fidelity and presence. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One never know, do one...........2007-06-25

That is a famous quote of Fats Waller. Though I have no idea what he meant by it, it's what he might well have said had he ever heard his music sound this good. Fats ate everything, drank everything, smoked everything, and died young. While he lived, he was the greatest composer, and performer, of the genre we call "stride" that ever lived. It takes a lot to do Fats justice, but this remarkable album accomplishes it.

Here we have the greatest living jazz pianist, the finest recording engineer that has ever lived, and the music of a genius, all combining to create a masterpiece. Get this, and you'll be entranced and amazed. Five stars aren't nearly enough.

5 out of 5 stars An exellent tribute to Fats Waller..........2000-10-13

If only Fats Waller were still around to hear this loving tribute, he would truly be moved... Here Dick Hyman pays tribute to possibly the greatest stride pianist that ever lived Thomas "Fats" Waller, Hyman never copies Fats' style, Hyman makes the music his own, yet Fats' presents is definately here on this highly enjoyable session. This(& perhaphs Hyman's tribute to Duke Ellington) is his finest session, and you can definately say that Hyman is the Fats Waller of today. This CD should be aquired by all serious jazz fans.
Jimmy Smith Plays Fats Waller
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    		Jimmy Smith Plays Fats Waller
    Jimmy Smith
    Manufacturer: Blue Note
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    ASIN: B000BR2Q1I
    Release Date: 2005-12-21

    Tracks:

    1. Everybody Loves My Baby
    2. Squeeze Me
    3. Ain't She Sweet
    4. Ain't Misbehavin'
    5. Lulu's Back in Town
    6. Honeysuckle Rose
    7. I've Found a New Baby

    Album Description

    Limited edition Japanese remastered pressing. Bluenote. 2005.
    Jimmy Smith Plays Fats Waller
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Best Fats Waller organ tribute ever!
    		 Jimmy Smith Plays Fats Waller
    Jimmy Smith
    Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan
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    ASIN: B0000C4GKI
    Release Date: 2003-11-03

    Tracks:

    1. Everybody Loves My Baby
    2. Squeeze Me
    3. Ain't She Sweet
    4. Ain't Misbehavin'
    5. Lulu's Back in Town
    6. Honeysuckle Rose
    7. I've Found a New Baby

    Album Details

    24bit Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best Fats Waller organ tribute ever!.......2006-02-03

    Even if Fats Waller had been associated with the Hammond organ jazz (he prefered pipe-organs), this hommage to Fats is only connected to the melodies. With Quentin Warren on guitar and Donald Bailey on drums, this is a hell of a tribute to Waller - mellow laidback and uptempo tunes with various JOS organ registrations using single lines and block chords playing. The Reid Miles coverart is of high Blue Note quality (like many Blue Note albums)and this LP like Japanese Blue Note CD outing is a jewel in the JOS discography (and priced in that category also). When can Blue Note understand that there's a huge JOS reissue market outside of Japan? Be aware that Applause records published this music on CD years ago with no coverart from Blue Note...if you should by this CD on Ebay.
    Satch Plays Fats - Louis Armstrong Plays The Music Of Fats Waller
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • SATCHMO AND FATS
    • Louis Armstrong plays "Fats" Waller with all his might--and Velma Middleton assisting!
    • Two great collaborators two Geniuses
    • Years of pleasure
    • A nice deal
    		 Satch Plays Fats - Louis Armstrong Plays The Music Of Fats Waller
    Louis Armstrong
    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B00000267A
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Amazon.com essential recording

    Thomas "Fats" Waller was a brilliant stride pianist and singer, and certainly the only jazz musician who could rival Louis Armstrong as an entertainer, communicating some of the larger-than-life vitality and humor that Armstrong possessed. Waller was also one of the first great songwriters of jazz, his phrasing perfectly mated to the music's rhythmic nuances. This Centennial edition of Satch Plays Fats begins with the nine tracks of Armstrong's 1955 LP devoted to some of Waller's best-known songs, from the drive of "I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby" and the smooth bounce of "Ain't Misbehavin'" to the moving pathos of "Black and Blue." It was one of the highlights of Armstrong's later career, directly comparable to another magnificent session devoted to a single songwriter, Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy. Armstrong is joined by his regular All-Stars, the well-traveled group that matched his clarion trumpet with the vocal smears of trombonist Trummy Young and the woody, liquid clarinet of fellow New Orleans master Barney Bigard, all superbly supported by pianist Billy Kyle, bassist Arvell Shaw, and drummer Barrett Deems. The CD also includes four alternate takes from the 1955 session, and adds another seven tracks of Armstrong's early recordings of Waller tunes. There are versions of "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Black and Blue," recorded in 1929 when Armstrong was featured in the Connie's Hot Chocolates show, and a stunning trumpet solo on "Blue Turning Grey over You." The result is a valuable composite portrait of Armstrong's enduring relationship with Waller's songs. --Stuart Broomer

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars SATCHMO AND FATS.......2007-01-13

    ALTHOUGH THIS CD IS A COMPILIATION OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG RECORDINGS PLAYING MUSIC THAT WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN AND RECORDED BY FATS WALLER, IT HAS A GREAT SENSE OF CONTINUITY. AS THOUGH ALL THE SONGS WERE RECORDED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CD. VELMA MIDDLETON ASSISTS WITH THE VOCALS ON A FEW TRACKS, AND SHE DOES A GREAT JOB COMPLEMENTING SATCHMO. THE RECORDING DATES RANGE FROM THE LATE 20'S TO THE MID 50'S. THIS IS A GREAT CD. I LOVE LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND I LOVE FATS WALLER, SO IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT I LOVE THIS CD TOO!

    5 out of 5 stars Louis Armstrong plays "Fats" Waller with all his might--and Velma Middleton assisting!.......2006-02-26

    Many years ago, a very good friend of mine had a cassette player in his car and he would drive around town playing this album on cassette tape over and over again. I eventually heard it when I was riding in his car one day and I begged him for a copy. He gave me a cassette tape of the original album, with just the original nine tracks that the original LP had--and, of course, I played the tape until it was worn through! I feared that I would never get hear this beautiful music again. Imagine my joy when I discovered this CD for sale at Amazon! I couldn't get it here fast enough.

    This CD version of the original record album exceeded my expectations by far. There are 11 (yes, ELEVEN) bonus tracks on the CD, of which four were never before released! You get edited alternate versions with people coaching and commenting to Louis after the take. Other tracks date as far back as 1929 so you truly get a perspective of how Louis admired Fats Waller all through his life. (The two worked together only briefly once or twice at the most.) Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent even on my portable music player. Louis Armstrong both sings and plays the music of "Fats" Waller so darn well you'll never tire of playing this one. Louis, his trumpet and the music of "Fats" Waller? Ha! Play it LOUD AND OFTEN because this album's a winner!

    For example, the CD starts off beautifully with the classic "Honeysuckle Rose." We also hear "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby." After spending the entire afternoon listening several times to all the tracks over and over again, it's still tough, if not impossible, to isolate any "favorite" song of mine on this CD. Two of the finalists, however, would have to be "Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now" and "All That Meat And No Potatoes."

    Armstrong gets a strong boost from the vocals of Velma Middleton, whose talent is almost entirely uncredited and undervalued in this recording. Her voice complements Louis' beautifully and their half sung/half spoken dialogue in "All That Meat And No Potatoes" is catchy, to say the least. The two singers have a natural and relaxed rapport that makes you feel so comfortable listening to their vocalizing.

    The CD has a sticker on the front of the jewel case that you get the liner notes by George Avakian and the story of "Fats" Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller). For some inexplicable reason, however, the liner notes are printed twice! There isn't much to read about Armstrong and Velma Middleton is only pointed out in a picture of her singing one of the songs along with Armstrong. The liner notes could be better--a real mistake, in my opinion.

    Overall, this CD is still must have music and a real value with the extra tracks. I recommend this for fans of classic jazz, fine trumpet playing and the early work of Louis Armstrong with his band the All-Stars. Barney Bigard plays the clarinet really, really well as it was his specialty and the liner notes do include great photos. Do yourself a favor--get this CD and find out why Amazon chose this as an "essential recording!" SMILE

    5 out of 5 stars Two great collaborators two Geniuses.......2005-01-29

    Waller and Armstrong were of the same generation and were collaborators in music in the 1920s. Louis's first big leap to popular stardom beyond the tight group of Jazz musicians and performers came when he introduced "Ain't Mis Behavin'" on the Broadway stage. The audiences often forced him to do three or four encores. Folks who had seen the show before would pay full price just to get in to hear Louis sing this one song.

    The recordings in the late 20s by Louis with all the vocals are simply my idea of the best music ever recorded by anyone. Rather than get them selected this way, you might want to get one of the CDs or collections that covers that period of time with everything, rather than just the songs by Waller.
    Likewise, while the All Stars were not as good as his original Chicago and New York Groups, particularly these later all-stars (I prefer the albums with the great Jack Teagarden), if you get into the music you will want that all too.

    At any rate, there is no one else but Louis who can do these songs justice except the Fat man himself, Mr. Waller!

    5 out of 5 stars Years of pleasure.......2004-03-19

    I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that I've listened to this album almost every day for several years. I have it in my CD-alarm clock and it wakes me up with a smile every morning. Pops' showmanship and musical wizardry blend with Fats Waller's witty and bouncy tunes to create an exceptionally tasty musical gumbo.

    I first heard the album decades ago in college and have always loved as it an incredible performance by a great team of jazz artists. While I love Ella-Satch duets on other records, the lesser known Velma Middleton is really the better vocal match for Pops. The band is tight, but creative and the alternate takes show how different the same song can sound even when played by the same band with just a slight difference in the arrangement. This is possibly the greatest record of all time!

    4 out of 5 stars A nice deal.......2003-12-30

    I must say that it is nice that they packed as many tracks as they could on this CD. You get a few alternate for these sessions, but you also get a bunch of classic 30's recordings from Satchmo playing Fats. Now, when I compare this one to the 'Plays WC handy' record, I have to take out one star, because although Pops seems in fine form here, there is no match for the fire and fun displayed on the 'Plays WC handy' recording.
    Plays Fats Waller
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • TRACKS ARE...
    		 Plays Fats Waller

    Manufacturer: Applause Records
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    5 out of 5 stars TRACKS ARE..........2006-09-24

    1. Everybody Loves My Baby
    2. Squeeze Me
    3. Ain't She Sweet
    4. Ain't Misbehavin'
    5. Lulu's Back In Town
    6. Honeysuckle Rose
    7. I've Found A New Baby
    Andre Previn Plays Fats Waller
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      		Andre Previn Plays Fats Waller
      Andre Previn
      Manufacturer: Group Seven Records
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      ASIN: B0006B97HA
      Release Date: 2004-11-16

      Tracks:

      1. Ain't Misbehaving
      2. Honeysuckle Rose
      3. Black and Blue
      4. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
      5. Oh! You Sweet Thing
      6. That's Where the South Begins
      7. Fat Stuff
      8. Stealin' Apples
      Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • One never know, do one....
      • An exellent tribute to Fats Waller...
      		 Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller
      Dick Hyman
      Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
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      ASIN: B000008BBP
      Release Date: 1993-12-17

      Tracks:

      1. Bach Up To Me
      2. Ain't Misbehavin'
      3. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
      4. African Ripples
      5. Honeysuckle Rose
      6. Viper's Drag
      7. Willow Tree
      8. I'm Goin' To See My Ma
      9. Stealin' Apples
      10. I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
      11. Handful Of Keys
      12. My Fate Is In Your Hands
      13. Jitterbug Waltz
      14. Sweet Savannah Sue
      15. Squeeze Me

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      Dick Hyman is the rarest of repertory artists, combining exceptional technique and musical taste with a keen sensitivity to the nuances of the music he's playing. Rather than simply try to re-create the music, Hyman immerses himself in it to such a degree that it becomes his own. That involvement is apparent here, in this highly personal homage to Fats Waller, who was both a superb songwriter and a great jazz pianist. Hyman provides warmly lyrical versions of the best-known songs, like "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose," and virtuosic treatments of the pieces on which Waller developed the art of stride, imbuing them all with his own distinct personality. Like all of Hyman's Reference recordings, this is superbly recorded, with brilliant fidelity and presence. --Stuart Broomer

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars One never know, do one...........2007-06-25

      That is a famous quote of Fats Waller. Though I have no idea what he meant by it, it's what he might well have said had he ever heard his music sound this good. Fats ate everything, drank everything, smoked everything, and died young. While he lived, he was the greatest composer, and performer, of the genre we call "stride" that ever lived. It takes a lot to do Fats justice, but this remarkable album accomplishes it.

      Here we have the greatest living jazz pianist, the finest recording engineer that has ever lived, and the music of a genius, all combining to create a masterpiece. Get this, and you'll be entranced and amazed. Five stars aren't nearly enough.

      5 out of 5 stars An exellent tribute to Fats Waller..........2000-10-13

      If only Fats Waller were still around to hear this loving tribute, he would truly be moved... Here Dick Hyman pays tribute to possibly the greatest stride pianist that ever lived Thomas "Fats" Waller, Hyman never copies Fats' style, Hyman makes the music his own, yet Fats' presents is definately here on this highly enjoyable session. This(& perhaphs Hyman's tribute to Duke Ellington) is his finest session, and you can definately say that Hyman is the Fats Waller of today. This CD should be aquired by all serious jazz fans.
      Andre Previn Plays Fats Waller
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        		Andre Previn Plays Fats Waller
        Andre Previn
        Manufacturer: Dead Line
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00008F5YI
        Release Date: 1989-05-12

        Tracks:

        1. Ain't Misbehaving
        2. Honeysuckle Rose
        3. Black and Blue
        4. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
        5. Oh! You Sweet Thing
        6. That's Where the South Begins
        7. Fat Stuff
        8. Stealin' Apples
        Plays Fats Waller
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          		Plays Fats Waller
          Aki Takase
          Manufacturer: Enja
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0001NNLMA
          Release Date: 2006-01-23

          Tracks:

          1. Lookin' Good, But Bad
          2. Vipers Drag
          3. Ain't Misbehavin
          4. Handful Of Keys
          5. Any Tune, But Fats Tune
          6. Your Feet's Too Big
          7. Intermezzo 1
          8. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
          9. Intermezzo 2
          10. Hold Tight
          11. Kuroneko Yamato
          12. Intermezzo 3
          13. I Have Got A Feeling I'm Falling
          14. Tintenfisch In Wien
          15. Kauf Dir Einen Bunten Luftballon

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