Listen to albums by fats waller on myspace, stream free online music by fats waller. I like to tinkle on an old piana i like to play it in a subtle mannah i get a lot of pleasure. Handful of keys release by fats waller see all versions of this release, 1 available. A handful of keys buddha by fats waller 744659960321. First among fats many achievements was the perfection of the piano style known as stride. High quality and interactive, transposable in any key, play along. Fats waller thomas wright waller, may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer. Qrs 561 june 1936 after youve gone fox trot this was originally issued in 1918 when the roll was credited to ted baxter and max kortlander. His genius at the piano was matched equally by his penchant for high living but also by his prodigious work rate. Much more of wallers music is available for streaming or download at hoopla and freegal. The anonymous sleeve notes on the 1960 rca uk album handful of keys state that waller ed over 400 new tunes, many of which cowritten with his.
Thomas fats waller, thomas fats waller, 00032445115 ipi, 00057116 ipi. Fats waller aint misbehavin sheet music for piano pdf. I first recorded a video of this classic stride piece over six years ago. He hence learnt to play the organ at a very early age and it was in mastering such a complex musical instrument that he was subsequently able to develop a strong command of the piano. Get fats waller handful of keys sheet music notes, chords. Free online jazz and music transcriptionssheet music from artist. In the same way that fats waller could drop all jaws playing the 88 keys no one astonished 6 string afficianados more than django reinhardt.
Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The sources of all quoted and paraphrased text are cited. Fats waller stride piano transcriptions blueblackjazz. Release handful of keys by fats waller musicbrainz. I like to tinkle on an old piana i like to play it in a subtle mannah i get a lot of pleasure with a spano keys underneath my finger tips t. A wonderfully selected chronological taste of fats waller from his first piano solo up through the glorious ensemble swing of 1935. Brent edstrom for piano solo, intermediate piano sheet music. Discover all fats waller s music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. On 100 big tracks, fats is here in all his glory, from his early days as keyboard prodigy to his final blazing days of songmanship. Click on one of the link below to set your shipping options. Waller, fats aint misbehavin sheet music for piano pdf. Discover all fats wallers music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Print and download handful of keys sheet music by thomas fats waller arranged for piano.
Choose from thomas fats waller sheet music for such popular songs as aint misbehavin, im gonna sit right down and write myself a letter, and tonight you belong to me. A handful of keys buddha by fats waller 744659960321 cd. Brent edstrom sheet music for piano solo by fats waller from sheet music direct. This jampacked fourdisc, 101track box, the fifth multidisc box. Freddie taylor supplies the vocal to the guitar wizardry. Thomas fats waller handful of keys sheet music piano. He is still a skilful jazz man, composer and comic. Waller was a great entertainer and in 1934 and at george gershwins party, with a delightful performance, one of victor records representatives who delighted by his playing and entertaining, scheduled a recording session for fats with the company. Listen to your favorite songs from a handful of keys by fats waller now.
Fats waller s story is unique in that he was able to function both as a popular entertainer and, more privately, as a superb pianist and keyboard composer. Waller, fats fats waller 21 may 1904 5 december 1943. A handful of keys, cd a for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The anonymous sleeve notes on the 1960 rca victor album handful of keys state that waller ed over 400 songs, many of them cowritten.
Fats waller handful of keys sheet music notes, chords. Handful of keys by thomas fats waller octavo sheet music. Handful of keys proves once again why proper records is the reigning champion of classic jazz packages. Learn how to play fats waller songs for piano online. Songs like aint misbehavin, alligator crawl, and handful of keys, are essential to any waller and stride pianist. Watch the video for handful of keys from fats waller s the complete recorded works, vol. Credits fats waller page credits for videomakers of videos used on this page.
Thomas fats waller was born on may 21, 1904 in a subsection of new york city, new york known as harlem a city that was already well on its way to becoming the larges t and most. Handful of keys sheet music fats waller piano solo. Download fats waller handful of keys sheet music notes, chords. Fats waller samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. I like to tinkle on an old piana i like to play it in a subtle mannah i get a lot of pleasure with a spano keys underneath my finger tips tricklin off o my. Download and print handful of keys sheet music for piano solo by fats waller in the range of f. Dizzy gillespie claimed that fats could eat up a pianoone of the clearest expressions of the great waller s talent ever uttered by another master. Thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. What can one say about the great fats waller that hasnt been said before. Handful of keys fats waller 1933 sheet music for piano. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Handful of keys by fats waller the copacetic comics company. March 1, 1929 recording handful of keys, fats waller youtube.
His innovations in the harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano. His bestknown compositions, aint misbehavin and honeysuckle rose, were inducted into the grammy hall of fame in 1984 and 1999. Fats waller, a cimic hero of mine since my very good friend the milkman, and your feets too,big has not disappointed me when i asked for this collection. Song information for handful of keys fats waller on allmusic. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. A handful of keys by fats waller on amazon music unlimited. My rendition of the notorious hok by the great fats waller. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fats waller by maurice waller, anthony calabrese nook. Transpose, print or convert, download jazz pdf and learn to play piano score in minutes. Mar 01, 2017 thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer. He wrote hit songs and complicated piano pieces, and simultaneously capture an everincreasing share of public adulation and attention. The cook waller version was a reissue and a rearrangement. Genius is a term to be used sparingly but django fully merits the accolade.
Thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz. The live version of fats doing flat foot floogie with the floyfloy is worth the couple bucks all by itself. Ever since the deletion of his entire bluebird catalog, the european labels have been a great source of consolation for disgruntled admirers of this mans music. Fats wallers albums stream online music albums listen. Fats waller was a largerthanlife character, both in his music and in his life. The young fats was first drawn to music by listening to the organ in his local church, his father being a clergyman. Thomas wright waller was the youngest of four children, born in new york to adeline locket waller and reverend edward martin waller. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. Download and print handful of keys stride version arr. Listen to your favorite songs from sounds of music pres. Fats waller was a vocalist, composer, even a comedian and satirist, but most importantly, he was a phenomenally gifted piano player, and his smooth stride style always sounds fresh and vital. Handful of keys by thomas fats waller stride piano with sheet.
Free free fats waller sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. Waller in eb and socalled transcription in the key of c. But whats frustrating for all pianists about waller was said by fats himself in the middle of a vast piano solo that sounded as if he had four hands. Handful of keys, sweet savannah sue, smashing thirds, valentine stomp, numb fumblin. The copacetic comics company handful of keys by fats. Handful of keys fats waller download free in pdf or midi. Master of harlem stride piano fats waller transcriptions for piano. Transpose, print or convert pdf and learn to play piano solo score in minutes. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. This is a set that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment. Print and download aint misbehavin sheet music in pdf. This piano solo by thomas fats waller is in the public domain in the eu and canada. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Fats waller handful of keys sheet music, piano notes, chords.
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