Today, almost all of fats wallers studio recordings can be found on rcas onagainoffagain series the complete fats waller, which commenced on lps in 1975 and was still in progress during the 1990s. Dec 15, 2017 reflective musical documentary about the life and career of the american jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer featuring vintage performance footage and interviews with maurice. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. He was also the first jazz organist, although that aspect is entirely absent from the rca bluebird compilation the joint is jumpin. Thomas fats waller 19041943 was first and foremost a brilliant and inspired pianist.
Cornet magician bob barnard and pianist ralph sutton present the music of fats waller on this 14 track album recorded at paradise studios in sydney, australia on april 21, 1999 it was originally released in. Read this biography to know his birthday, childhood, achievements, family life and other fun facts. The joint is jumpin view full playlist 16 videos 16 videos play all your time now playlist. A prodigious pianistsongster of the latter half of the last century, elton john, now carries waller s mantle and, if you dont believe this, all you need to do is hear him play bennie and the jets live. Jazz docu fats waller this joint is jumpin youtube. Chord changes for fats waller s the joint is jumpin. They have a new expression along old harlem way that tells you when a party is ten times more than gay to say that things are jumpin leaves. Aint misbehavin pays joyous tribute to the talents of the legendary fats waller. Fats waller was a popular american jazz pianist, composer, organist and singersongwriter, best remembered for his stride piano compositions. This collection touches upon different points in waller s 14 years as a bandleader with recordings made between 1929 and 1943. Cover versions of the joint is jumpin written by fats. Fats waller thomas wright waller, may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer. The joint is jumpin by andy razaf, fats waller, james c. Fats waller thomas wright waller, may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american.
They have a new expression along old harlem way that tells you when a party is ten times more than gay to say that things are jumpin leaves not a single doubt. Fats waller and his rhythm the joint is jumpin bass charlie turner drums wilmore slick jones guitar al casey tenor saxophone gene sedric trumpet herman autrey vocals fats waller writtenby razaf, waller, johnson. The joint is jumpin rca bluebird fats waller songs. To say that things are jumpin leaves not a single doubt that everthing is in full swing when you hear someone shout here tis the joint is jumpin its really jumpin come in, cats, and check your hats i mean this joint is jumpin the pianos thumpin, the dancers are bumpin, this here spot is more than hot in fact, the joint is jumpin. Thomas fats waller the joint is jumpin sheet music in. Johnson, thomas fats waller, andy razaf record labels. Although he was given mostly tinpan alley tunes of questionable merit to record, he was usually able to make the most of them with his humour and tremendous jazz talents. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. He had his own show from 193234 on wlw, cincinnati, fats waller s rhythm club, and received an exclusive contract from victor in 1934. Thomas fats waller came from a harlem household where his father was a baptist lay preacher and his mother played piano and organ. They have a new expression along old harlem way that tells you when a party is ten times more than gay. Reflective musical documentary about the life and career of the american jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer featuring vintage performance footage and interviews with maurice.
Fats waller if you know your jazz, you know about fats waller. Thomas wright fats waller may 21, 1904 december 15, 1943 was an american jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. Fats waller covered good for nothin but love, lulus back in town, taint what you do its the way that cha do it, whats the reason im not pleasin you and other songs. Discover all fats wallers music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download.
This collection touches upon different points in wallers 14 years as a bandleader with recordings made between 1929 and 1943. Instantly view and print fats waller pianovocalchords sheet music online the joint is jumpin. Listen free to fats waller the joint is jumpin aint misbehavin, crazy bout my baby and more. Thomas wright waller was the youngest of four children, born in new york to adeline locket waller and reverend edward martin waller. Page has the power and the rounded, smooth timbre of record stars such as luther. Printable gif image of the score for this progresssion. You wont want to miss this fantastic swingin and sizzlin arrangement of the favorite tune from the musical aint misbehavin. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in bb major transposable. Fats waller samples, covers and remixes on whosampled.
His innovations in the harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano. The joint is jumpin, from the musical aint misbehavin instrumental parts, soundpax, soundpax choir, broadway. Chord changes for fats wallers the joint is jumpin. Although he was given mostly tinpan alley tunes of questionable merit to record, he was usually able to make the most of. Emi music publishing, warner chappell, ascap, audiam. A prodigious pianistsongster of the latter half of the last century, elton john, now carries wallers mantle and, if you dont believe this, all you need to do is hear him play bennie and the jets live. Thomas fats waller the joint is jumpin sheet music in bb. Fats waller biography facts, childhood, family life. Fats waller originally did taint what you do its the way that cha do it, whats the reason im not pleasin you, please keep me in your dreams, nero and other songs. Mar 10, 2009 this dvd documentary about the jazz pianist with no peer,thomas fats waller,i would say you could call fats lite. Fats waller and his rhythm the joint is jumpin lyrics. One is long overdue,but if you are expecting an in depth look at the man,his music,his career,his influences,you wont find it here. The song the joint is jumpin was written by andy razaf, fats waller and j.
Check out the joint is jumpin by fats waller on amazon music. Fun with fats, an album by fats waller on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This documentary celebrates the work of jazz legend fats waller. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Complete fats waller segment, including announcer comments by ben grauer, from the original nbc 16inch acetate. Johnson and was first released by fats waller and his rhythm in 1937. Its a nice refresher course for those waller vets,but on the whole this one is better geared for those just learning about the man. Cover versions of the joint is jumpin written by fats waller. The joint is jumpin by fats waller on amazon music. Fats influence has extended past what people think of as jazz, though.
Fats waller handful of fats original recordings 19291942. For sound comparison ive included two short snippets from the 1960s lp palm and a 1980s radiola cd 7. His life gave the appearance of being one long goodtime party full of hot jazz, liquor, food, humour and women, and few others could keep up with him in any of those areas. Yet on virtually any of his records, whether the song is an evergreen standard or the most trite bit of doggerel that a tin pan alley hack. The show was designed to appeal to record consumers as well as to theatre buffs. This towering mountain of a man clocked in at a healthy 300 pounds and 6 feet pretty tall for the time, and wrote more than 300 jazz songs, many of them classics you can regularly hear today. Launch the songtrellis excerpt service for this track follow the link customize this piece. A pop style with more than a little southern soul in it. Fats waller was an american jazz pianist, composer, organist and singersongwriter who is best. Thomas fats waller was one of the most beloved figures in jazz history. Fats waller the joint is jumpin lyrics genius lyrics. Buy fats wallers album titled very best of fats waller sony to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The joint is jumpin by fats waller on amazon music amazon.
In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. Print and download the joint is jumpin sheet music by thomas fats waller. He had his own show from 193234 on wlw, cincinnati, fats wallers rhythm club, and received an exclusive contract from victor in 1934. From sassy to sultry, this electrifying celebration of song and dance features such favorites as the joint is jumpin, honeysuckle rose, i cant give you anything but love, and taintt nobodys bizness if i do. The recordings on this cd have been restored using a time consuming process of redrawing the wave file by hand for each of the significant audio perturbances and only then using computer software to remove additional unwanted artifacts.
Album aint misbehavin licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of olympic records. This dvd documentary about the jazz pianist with no peer,thomas fatswaller,i would say you could call fatslite. The joint is jumpin from the musical aint misbehavin words by andy razaf and j. The joint is jumpin razaf, waller, johnson transcribed from fats waller and his rhythm, vocals by fats waller. Sometimes listed as thomas waller or thomas wright waller. The joint is jumpin august 1, 2001 in the harlem rent party tradition, jazz artists would compete on piano in an apartment for listeners who paid a quarter each to get in. The joint is jumpin in the harlem rent party tradition, jazz artists would compete on piano in an apartment for listeners who paid a quarter each to get in.
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