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1941 Thomas "FATS" Waller
Piano Sheet Music
​"BOOGIE WOOGIE" ​

Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller (1904–1943) was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer whose innovations in Harlem stride helped lay the foundation for modern jazz piano. A star of the swing era, his iconic compositions like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose”—both Grammy Hall of Fame inductees—captured hearts around the world. Known as “the soul of melody” and described by his collaborator Andy Razaf as “a bubbling bundle of joy,” Waller copyrighted over 400 songs, often selling pieces to overcome financial hurdles. His playful spirit and dynamic performances not only defined the boogie woogie style but continue to inspire jazz legends like Count Basie and Erroll Garner. This sheet music collection celebrates his timeless influence on boogie woogie and stride piano.