Teddy Wilson, the definitive swing pianist, never really sounded like
Fats Waller, although his style was complementary. This solo session finds him swinging his way through 11 of
Waller's compositions, including two versions of "Honeysuckle Rose," along with two tributes -- "Blues for Thomas Waller" and "Striding After Fats."
Wilson's style was unchanged from 40 years earlier, but he still infused his solos with enthusiasm and melodic creativity, and this set is a pretty inspired effort.