Fats Waller - Saga Jazz: Alligator Crawl (2003)

He wrote Ain’t Misbehavin’, Handful of Keys and Valentine Stomp, genuine moments of joy that he plays here as a soloist, his fat fingers extracting from the piano a swing that is both gleeful and subtle. For fat Thomas Waller was a colourful character, the hero of memorable feasts and gigantic drinking-sessions! His friend and master, James P. Johnson, initiated him into the art of “stride” piano, which was not only a manner of playing, but also a science whose classical perfection was symbolised by Fats.

Tracklist:
1-1. Fats Waller - Handful of Keys (02:59)
1-2. Fats Waller - Numb Fumblin' (03:01)
1-3. Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin' (03:07)
1-4. Fats Waller - Sweet Savannah Sue (03:05)
1-5. Fats Waller - Love Me or Leave Me (02:47)
1-6. Fats Waller - Gladyse (03:00)
1-7. Fats Waller - Valentine Stomp (03:29)
1-8. Fats Waller - Goin' About (03:24)
1-9. Fats Waller - Smashing Thirds (03:15)
1-10. Fats Waller - My Fate Is In Your Hands (02:50)
1-11. Fats Waller - St Louis Blues (03:12)
1-12. Fats Waller - After You've Gone (03:33)
1-13. Fats Waller - I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (03:25)
1-14. Fats Waller - Draggin' My Heart Around (03:25)
1-15. Fats Waller - Alligator Crawl (02:47)
1-16. Fats Waller - Viper's Drag (03:01)
1-17. Fats Waller - Night Wind (03:19)
1-18. Fats Waller - African Ripples (02:12)
1-19. Fats Waller - Because of Once Upon a Time (01:36)
1-20. Fats Waller - Keepin' Out of Mischief Now (03:15)
1-21. Fats Waller - Star Dust (03:19)
1-22. Fats Waller - Carolina Shout (02:43)
1-23. Fats Waller - Honeysuckle Rose (à la Bach / Beethoven / Brahms / Waller) (03:31)
1-24. Fats Waller - Fats Waller V-Disc Happy Medley: Waller Jive/Hallelujah (02:51)