Saga Jazz: Alligator Crawl by Fats Waller - Uhune

COMPILATION

In 2004, Saga Jazz poured two dozen Fats Waller recordings into a more or less chronologically arranged collection named after one of his very best compositions, The Alligator Crawl. This unusual Waller album concentrates almost exclusively upon his piano solos, beginning with "Handful of Keys" and "Numb Fumblin'," recorded on March 1, 1929, and closing with two solos punctuated by vocal outbursts recorded for the Armed Forces V-Disc label on September 23, 1943. Waller is heard with his Rhythm group on two sides dating from January 1935. These are the salty "Because of Once Upon a Time" and the moody "Night Wind," a song of heartbreak with breathtaking passages played upon the organ. He also sings on "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby" and "Draggin' My Heart Around." These solo piano performances date from 1931, a year during which Waller also recorded with bands led by Ted Lewis and Jack Teagarden. The fact that this collection contains mostly piano solos means that the very essence of Thomas Waller's musical world is presented without a lot of distractions. It provides an excellent opportunity for understanding the man's artistry on a deeper level than is often achieved or even hinted at by collections that focus upon his comedic talents.
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1. Handful of Keys

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

2. Numb Fumblin'

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

3. Ain't Misbehavin'

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Razaf
H Brooks
T Waller; Composer

4. Sweet Savannah Sue

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Razaf
H Brooks
T Waller; Composer

5. Love Me or Leave Me

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: G. Kahn
W Donaldson; Composer

6. Gladyse

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

7. Valentine Stomp

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

8. Goin' About

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

9. Smashing Thirds

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

10. My Fate Is In Your Hands

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Razaf
T Waller; Composer

11. St Louis Blues

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: W.c. Handy; Composer

12. After You've Gone

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: Henry Creamer
J.t. Layton; Composer

13. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Hill
T Waller; Composer

14. Draggin' My Heart Around

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Hill; Composer

15. Alligator Crawl

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

16. Viper's Drag

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

17. Night Wind

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: B Rothberg
D Pollock; Composer

18. African Ripples

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: T Waller; Composer

19. Because of Once Upon a Time

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: Jacob Young
B Maltin
H Stride; Composer

20. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Razaf
T Waller; Composer

21. Star Dust

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: H. Carmichael
M Parish; Composer

22. Carolina Shout

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: James P. Johnson; Composer

23. Honeysuckle Rose (à la Bach / Beethoven / Brahms / Waller)

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: A Razaf
T Waller; Composer

24. Fats Waller V-Disc Happy Medley: Waller Jive/Hallelujah

Performer: Fats Waller; Performer
Primary Artist: Fats Waller; Main Performer
Composer: L. Robin
C Grey
T Waller
V. Youmans; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 13 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/24 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Traditional Jazz & New Orleans, Jazz, Stride

Label

Saga

Music Distribution Service

IDOL

Country

France

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 11, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

44006644523