This short documentary includes some very informative interviews with the son of Fats Waller and others who knew the jazz musician well. Born in New York, he mastered the stride piano style of the 1920s, part of the trio of great New York stride pianists of the decade (Willie the Lion Smith, James P. Johnson, and Waller). Although much of his appeal seems to be due to his playful performance style and persona, he has left jazz a few unforgettable standards. "Jitterbug Waltz" is a personal favorite.
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