Renowned jazz pianist, organist, composer, and entertainer Thomas W. “Fats” Waller died at age 39 in Kansas City, Missouri. A towering figure in early jazz, Waller was a master of the stride piano style and a prolific composer whose works include classics like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” Known for his charisma and wit, Waller helped bring jazz into the American mainstream and influenced generations of musicians.
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