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Fats Waller

Jazz·Music·iconic·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
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730
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3.4M
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Thomas 'Fats' Waller (1904–1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and bandleader who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and the transition from early jazz to swing. He held a significant recording contract with Victor (RCA Victor) that extended into the 1940s, and archival records at Rutgers document his dealings with booking agencies and promoters.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)▼
  • •Signed a significant recording contract with Victor (RCA Victor), extended through May 1944 as of February 1938
  • •Key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and the transition from early jazz to swing
  • •Subject of archival preservation at Rutgers University (sheet music, contracts, booking records)
WHAT FANS SAY (5)▼

“my friends from a discord server i'm in had temporarily become a "fats waller gang" (we all set up fats waller as our pfp's). it was for funsies but i decided to check out his music. i like it, it's really nice music for my ears”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“comfy. great touch on piano too”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Fantastic jazz piano player and singer!”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“I'm looking for a song by Fats Waller. It appeared in Toni Morrisson's book "Love". I haven't got an access to the book anymore. Anyone? Remember that was a great song.”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“I've already found this song. It's "Little Curly Hair In A High Chair".”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Fats Waller underrated?

Fats Waller has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including signed a significant recording contract with victor (rca victor), extended through may 1944 as of february 1938.

Q:What genre is Fats Waller?

Fats Waller works in Jazz originating from United States (New York). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Fats Waller has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Jazz scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Fats Waller have?

Fats Waller has approximately 730 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 3.4M YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Fats Waller?

Fans of Fats Waller often also enjoy Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong. These artists share common ground in the Jazz space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Fats Waller's approach to jazz, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Fats Waller more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Fats Waller's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: with 730 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.