Fats Waller
Fats Waller artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Interviews & Profiles
May 13, 2011 Moran's new project transforms Waller's rollicking stride-piano style into contemporary dance music.
October 2, 2006 If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It is a new set of jazz-great Fats Waller's best music.
Discover Songs
May 4, 2004 African blues meet New York in Otis Taylor; new music from the Cowboy Junkies; Providence folk d...
Reviews
August 1, 2001 Known for his comic touch, Waller also pioneered the use of the pipe organ in jazz.
More Stories
September 28, 2006 A new collection of songs by the "clown prince" of jazz focuses on the music behind the merriment.
November 19, 2012 Our suggestions for a Turkey Day playlist, brimming with American sounds.
Partner Content from Jazz24
April 6, 2011 Some jazz musicians are known as much for their wit as for their chops. Hear five examples.
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November 25, 2010 From Austin's KUT, hear 10 songs about writing and receiving that 20th-century relic: the letter.
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April 12, 2010 In 1920, the next evolutionary step from ragtime piano wasn't a step at all; it was a stride.
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May 19, 2008 In honor of the blooming season, here's a small bouquet of jazz with a floral flair.
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February 13, 2008 Instead of candies and cards, impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love.
