Thomas "Fats" Waller - The Alternative Takes In Chronological Order Volume 3 1938 1941
Review by Rizki Ginting
The Alternative Takes in Chronological Order is a fascinating compilation of Thomas "Fats" Waller's lesser-known recordings. Compiled by the Jazz Classics label, this album features 24 tracks recorded between 1927 and 1942, showcasing Waller's versatility and creativity as a pianist, composer, and bandleader.
The album opens with "Honeysuckle Rose," one of Waller's signature tunes, but in an alternate take that highlights his playful improvisation and syncopated rhythms. From there, the listener is treated to a mix of original compositions and covers, ranging from the upbeat swing of "Ain't Misbehavin'" to the melancholic balladry of "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby."
One of the standout tracks is "The Joint Is Jumpin'," a lively boogie-woogie number that showcases Waller's virtuosic piano skills and his ability to get a crowd dancing. Another highlight is "Viper's Drag," a bluesy tune that features Waller's distinctive vocal style and his sly sense of humor.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| In The Gloaming | 3:22 | |
| Goin' About | 3:17 | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street | 3:33 | |
| The Curse Of An Aching Heart | 2:26 | |
| A Good Man Is Hard To Find | 2:56 | |
| Good For Nothing But Love | 3:22 | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | 3:05 | |
| I Wish I Were Twins | 2:43 | |
| Black Raspberry Jam | 2:43 | |
| Waiting At The End Of The Road | 3:21 | |
| Kiss Me With Your Eyes | 3:06 | |
| Tanglefoot | 2:59 | |
| Carolina Shout | 2:37 | |
| Pantin' In The Panther Room | 3:05 | |
| Did Anyone Ever Tell You? | 2:47 | |
| Fat And Greasy | 3:07 | |
| I Simply Adore You | 3:26 | |
| You Look Good To Me | 2:41 | |
| Sweet Sue | 2:58 | |
| Come Down To Earth, My Angel | 3:11 | |
| Baby - Oh! Where Can You Be? | 2:50 | |
| Remember Who You're Promised To | 2:49 | |
| More Power To You | 3:02 | |
| Every Day's A Holiday | 3:19 | |
| Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? | 3:14 | |
| Hold My Hand | 2:54 | |
| You Run Your Mouth, I'll Run My Business | 3:02 | |
| Valentine Stomp | 3:23 | |
| Louisiana Fairy Tale | 3:24 | |
| I'll Dance At Your Wedding | 2:34 | |
| Tell Me With Your Kisses | 3:14 | |
| I'll Never Forgive Myself | 2:49 | |
| The Sheik Of Araby | 3:07 | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | 3:23 | |
| Inside (This Heart Of Mine) | 3:10 | |
| Marie | 2:40 | |
| Shortnin' Bread | 2:39 | |
| You're So Darn Charming | 2:45 | |
| Georgia (Georgia On My Mind) | 3:27 | |
| Honey Hush | 3:17 |
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Catalog Numbers
- RP 2004
- RP 2005
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Engineered At | Soundborn Studios |
| Remastered At | Soundborn Studios |
| Pressed By | Sony DADC |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Neatwork |
| Copyright (c) | Neatwork |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| 6-String Bass | Al Morgan (tracks: 20), Billy Taylor, Cedric Wallace (tracks: 21), Charles Turner (tracks: 10-17) |
| Alto Saxophone | Gene Sedric (tracks: 13-15,17), George James (tracks: 13) |
| Backing Vocals | Fats Waller (tracks: 18-19) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Freddy Skerritt (tracks: 13) |
| Celesta | Fats Waller (tracks: 13) |
| Clarinet | Ben Whitted (tracks: 9), Caughey Roberts (tracks: 20), Gene Sedric (tracks: 14-16), Rudy Powell (tracks: 10-12) |
| Compiled By | Riki Parth |
| Cover | K. H. Rosenzopf |
| Drums | Arnold Boling (tracks: 11), Harry Dial (tracks: 9-10), Lee Young , Slick Jones (tracks: 15-17), Allen "Yank" Porter (tracks: 13,14) |
| Guitar | Al Casey (tracks: 9-10,14-17,21), Ceele Burke (tracks: 20), James Smith (tracks: 11-13) |
| Lead Vocals | Fats Waller (tracks: 9-17,20-21), Peggy Dade (tracks: 18-19) |
| Organ | Fats Waller (tracks: 4-7) |
| Piano | Fats Waller (tracks: 1-3,8-21), Henry Duncan (tracks: 13) |
| Remastered By | Gerhard Wessely |
| Soprano Saxophone | Emmett Matthews (tracks: 13), Rudy Powell (tracks: 11,13) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Alfie Kahn (tracks: 6), Chauncey Graham (tracks: 15), Gene Sedric (tracks: 1-3,5,7-14,16-20), Lonnie Simmons (tracks: 1-5) |
| Trombone | Fred Robinson (tracks: 13), George Wilson (tracks: 13) |
| Trumpet | C. E. Smith (tracks: 13), Eddie Anderson (tracks: 13), Herman Autrey (tracks: 9-17,21), John "Bugs" Hamilton (tracks: 16), Nathaniel Williams (tracks: 1-5) |
| Vibraphone | Allen "Yank" Porter (tracks: 13) |
| Producer | Riki Parth |
Notes
- Track 1: 8/2/1929 Camden, N.J. (Victor V-38554)
- Tracks 2-7: 8/29/1929 Camden, N.J. (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 8: 9/11/1929 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Tracks 9: 5/16/1934 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 10: 3/6/1935 New York City (HMV (Sw) HE 3083)
- Track 11: 6/24/1935 Camden, N.J. (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 12: 8/20/1935 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 13: 12/4/1935 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 14: 6/8/1936 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 15: 8/1/1936 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 16: 2/22/1937 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 17: 9/7/1937 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Tracks 18-19: 12/15/1937 Hollywood, CA (Victor test pressing)
- Track 20: 12/16/1937 Hollywood, CA (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 21: 3/11/1938 New York City (Victor test pressing)
- Trombone of Track 13 is either George Wilson or Fred Robinson.
- Thanks to Dr. Michael Arié for his invaluable help.
- Tracks 1-5: 4/12/1938 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 6: 8/21/1938 London (HMV rejected)
- Tracks 7-9: 10/13/1938 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 10: 12/7/1938 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Tracks 11-13: 1/19/1939 New York City (11&12 Victor originally unissued) (13 Bluebird B-10136)
- Track 14: 3/9/1939 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 15: 6/28/1939 New York City (Bluebird originally unissued)
- Track 16: 11/3/1939 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Track 17: 4/11/1940 New York City (Bluebird B-10779)
- Tracks 18-20: 1/2/1941 Chicago (18 Bluebird B-11175) (19 Bluebird B-11010) ( 20 Victor originally unissued)
- Track 21: 5/13/1941 New York City (Victor originally unissued)
- Thanks to Dr. Michael Arié, Eugen "Bobby" Rüling, Winfried Stadler, Herbert Wiesinger for their invaluable help.
Barcodes
- Barcode (On back.): 9120006940047
- Matrix / Runout (CD inner ring.): A0100348662-0101 13 A0
- Barcode (On back.): 9120006940054
- Matrix / Runout (CD inner ring.): A0100348665-0101 14 A0
- Rights Society: AUSTRO MECHANA
About Thomas "Fats" Waller
American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer (born 21 May 1904 in Harlem, New York, USA - died 15 December 1943 in a Santa-Fé-Express near Kansas City, Missouri, USA (bronchial pneumonia).
One of the most popular jazz performers of his era.
Thomas Wright Waller was the youngest of four children born to Adaline Locket Waller and the Reverend Edward Martin Waller. He started playing the piano when he was six and graduated to the organ of his father's church four years later. At the age of fourteen he was playing the organ at Harlem's Lincoln Theater and within twelve months he had composed his first rag. Waller's first piano solos ("Muscle Shoals Blues" and "Birmingham Blues") were recorded on October 1922 in Race Records when he was 18 years old.
He was the prize pupil, and later friend and colleague, of stride pianist James P. Johnson. Fats Waller was the son of a preacher and learned to play the organ in church with his mother. Overcoming opposition from his clergyman father, Waller became a professional pianist at 15, working in cabarets and theaters. In 1918 he won a talent contest playing Johnson's "Carolina Shout
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