Jazz
Al Casey - Guitar
Alfred Skerritt - Sax (Alto)
Alton Moore - Trombone
Arnold Boling - Drums
Arthur Trappier - Drums
Benny Carter - Trumpet
Bunny Berigan - Trumpet
Cedric Wallace - Bass
Charlie Turner - Bass
Dick McDonough - Guitar
Doug Ramsey - Liner Notes
Fats Waller - Celeste, Main Performer, Organ, Piano, Vocals
Fats Waller & His Rhythm - Performer
Gene Porter - Reeds
Gene Sedric - Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
George James - Trombone
George Robinson - Trombone
George Wettling - Drums
George Wilson - Trumpet
Griffin Norman - Design
Harry Dial - Drums
Herb Fleming - Trumpet
Herman Autrey - Orchestra, Trumpet
Irving Ashby - Guitar
Jimmy Powell - Sax (Alto)
Joe Thomas - Orchestra
John "Bugs" Hamilton - Orchestra, Trumpet
John Haughton - Trombone
John Smith - Guitar
Joshua Sherman - Series Producer
Lawrence Fields - Sax (Alto)
Lonnie Simmons - Sax (Tenor)
Michael Omansky - Series Director
Nathaniel Williams - Orchestra, Trumpet
Orrin Keepnews - Compilation
Paul Brizzi - Restoration
Rudy Powell - Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Slam Stewart - Bass
Slick Jones - Drums
Tommy Dorsey - Trombone
William Alsop - Sax (Alto)
Wilmore Slick Jones - Drums
Zutty Singleton - Drums
Fats Waller mixed good-natured, theatrical humor and flawless technique in his work, and this CD gathers digitally remastered versions of 24 of his all-time top performances. The Very Best of Fats Waller features songs from each stage of his career -- including favorites like "Your Feet's Too Big," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Two Sleepy People," "The Joint Is Jumping," and "Jitterbug Waltz" -- making this collection one of the best Waller overviews available.
--- Heather Phares, All Music Guide |
