EntertainmentAmerican1904 – 1943
Fats Waller
Jazz pianist and composer of 'Ain't Misbehavin''
Biography
An influential American jazz pianist, organist, and composer of the 1920s-1940s, Fats Waller was known for his virtuosic playing, jovial personality, and compositions like 'Ain't Misbehavin'." He revolutionized jazz organ performance and became one of the era's most beloved entertainers.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1904
Died
1943
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Waller
English origin
“An English occupational surname meaning 'one who builds walls,' sometimes used as a given name to suggest craftsmanship, solidity, and foundation-building. Waller evokes practical skill and enduring structure.”