26-08-2011, 16:25
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A compilation of 52 of his works on 2-discs, recorded between 1927 & 1942.
One of the standard setters of Jazz Piano. The compilation is a roughly-chronological collection, and features Fats in a number of musical aggregations, playing Jazz of various hues. Solo Piano, & Organ pieces sit alongside group recordings, and all of them are life-affirming pieces, with many being enjoyably humourous.
Remarkably good recordings considering their age.
Fats' father was a churchman who regarded Jazz as the devil's music. Fats proved that the devil had the best tunes...
AllMusic 4/5 stars.
"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture"
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