Song of the Day: Fats Waller, “Jitterbug Waltz”

John Holton Song of the Day May 21, 2021May 20, 2021 1 Minute

Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was born on this day in 1904. He was an innovator in "stride style" piano which laid the foundation for modern jazz piano. He plays organ here on 1942’s "Jitterbug Waltz," which has been covered by a number of artists, including Al Hirt, Errol Garner, Chet Atkins, Vince Guaraldi, and Django Reinhardt.

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Published May 21, 2021May 20, 2021

5 thoughts on “Song of the Day: Fats Waller, “Jitterbug Waltz””

badfinger20 (Max) says:

May 23, 2021 at 23:37

I love the sound and what he played.

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 24, 2021 at 00:13
  
  He was something. Another of the Great American Composers.
  
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hilarymb says:

May 21, 2021 at 07:46

Hi John – another interesting song to listen to … I’m enjoying the memories. Music history has so many aspects .. thanks for sharing – cheers Hilary

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 21, 2021 at 11:17
  
  I was pretty bad in history in school, but there are areas where I love it: music history, baseball history, Chicago history, architectural history etc.
  
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