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Fats Waller

The Ultimate Discography

Interactive Edition This discography has been compiled using my own extensive Fats Waller record collection, new original research material from the Library of Congress, Washington D.C., the BMG Archives, and other private and public sources. Previously published discographies listed in the Discography Pub-lished Resources section have been consulted, but this listing contains numerous corrections and additions to these sources.

This version includes Interactive links for some label scans in blue in the listing, with the actual files being stored online. HMV, Columbia, and other issues have “A” and “B” side designations for convenience when the original records do not have such designations. Links provided for a selection of Ep and Lp covers but these show only the front cover, although the back cover has also been scanned and available here.

Links are also provided for scans of the available Recording Sheets for each recording session, for the matrix numbers in the left-hand column of the listing, starting with the first number on the sheet, and also shown in blue. The Recording Sheets are available online under the folder “Fats Waller Recording Sheets.” The Gennett recording card scans kindly provided by the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University.

In addition, links have been provided for the Fats Waller appearances on film, and to a selec-tion of music files which are of equal or better sound quality than commercial issues.

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Spelling of tune titles including punctuation marks is generally given according to the original record labels and recording sheets where available, but in some cases they have been modified for consistency due to differences in spelling on commercial issues and between different “takes” on the recording sheets. For example, I have listed as “[Oh Suzanna] Dust Off That Old Pianna” for the Rhythm recording, not “Susannah,” and “Lucia di Lammamore” for the Lang–Worth transcrip-tion, not “Lammermoor.” Details of spelling variations are outside the scope of this listing.

The personnel listed for each recording session are from the original recording sheets, or cross-checked from other sources including record liner notes. Where the names of the participants are in doubt, these are indicated with a question mark or in the related notes.

Although the listing includes all known Fats Waller recordings to date, it does not include those on the original recording sheets, including alternate takes, which have been destroyed or which prob-ably no longer exist. It is quite possible that additional recordings may still survive in some private or public collections. In addition, I have omitted details of original record labels and their variations,

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and the title, country of origin (except as noted in the “Equivalent Issues” section), and date of issue of subsequent reissues. Cassette tape issues are not included in the listing.

Where more than one “take” of a particular tune has survived, I have provided a description of the differences between the takes, to enable accurate identification of the matrix number. Please note that record liner notes are often unreliable, and checking the recording audibly is the only effective way of identifying which take has been used. Some original 78 rpm issues (such as Victor records) have the matrix number inscribed in the “wax,” while others (Bluebird issues) do not.

The CD listing includes most issues up to 21 May 2005, the 101st anniversary of Waller’s birth in 1904, but does not include compilations by various artists unless they contain an unusual track or some other special feature such as a previously unissued take. In recent years there has been a large and increasing number of new issues from small record producers which tend to go out of print in a relatively short period of time. Please be aware that although the Discography includes most of these CD issues, it does not include every issue, and the listing cannot therefore be regarded as truly com-prehensive.

Many CD issues are remastered from previous Lp/CD issues rather than from original source material, and the sound quality varies depending on the skills of those carrying out the remastering. There is a tendency by some producers to minimize the background noise inherent in old recordings using different types of audio restoration processors which, if not done with care, can lead to a dull and lifeless sound due to attenuation of the higher frequencies which are already under-recorded due to the limitations of the recording technology of the period. Even with some Lp issues, some produc-ers have tried, mistakenly in my view, to improve the sound by introducing artificial stereo or addi-tional reverberation (echo) effects. Fortunately, there are sound engineers who appreciate these is-sues and who have produced excellent restorations, and they include Doug Pomeroy, Ted Kendall, and the late John R. T. Davies. I expect that future advances in computer technology will result in even better results.

Please use the issues listed in the “All titles” sub-headings with caution, since there are some Lp/CD issues listed under the individual tune titles which are part of boxed sets or which form part of a comprehensive series of Waller issues by the same record producer.

While I have attempted to be as accurate as possible, mistakes are bound to occur, and I wel-come any corrections or additions from readers. However, please bear in mind the above comments about unreliable record liner notes.

I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this listing as noted in the Acknowl-edgments section of my book Fats Waller on the Air: The Radio Broadcasts and Discography (Scarecrow Press, March 2006). I extend my apologies to anyone I have inadvertently omitted.

Please do not use this information for any commercial purpose without prior permission from the author.

Stephen Taylor Tai Ping Towers, 582/194 Ekamai Road, Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Email: <fatswaller@gmail.com>

Record types

78 = 78 rpm issues; TR = Transcription recordings (electrical transcriptions), which are usually recorded at 33⅓ rpm on 16″ discs (but occasionally issued on 8″ discs), but may sometimes be rec-orded at 78 rpm; 45 = 45 rpm records, either Standard Play (SP) or Extended Play (EP) issues; 7″, 10″, 12″ = Lp 33⅓ rpm microgroove issues; BD = Blu-Ray disc; CD = Compact disc; DVD = Digital video disc; VID = VHS video tape unless noted otherwise.

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Record label abbreviations (USA unless noted)

For country code, see the following listing for 78 rpm prefixes. ABC = Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Au), AFCDJ = Association Francais des Collec-

tioneurs de Disques de Jazz (F), AFRS = Armed Forces Radio Service, ARC = American Record Company, ASR = Alberti Special Record (G), Ba = Banner, Bb = Bluebird, BBC = British Broad-casting Corporation (UK), Bm = Biltmore, Br = Brunswick, BRS = British Rhythm Society (Ameri-can despite the name), Bu = Buddy, CBS = Columbia Broadcasting System, Ce = Century, Ch = Champion, Ci = Circle, Cl = Clarion, Co = Columbia, Com = Commodore, De = Decca, Do = Dom-ino, El = Electrola (G), Ge = Gennett, Ha = Harmony, Hg = Harmograph, HJCA = Hot Jazz Club of America, HMV = His Masters Voice (mainly UK), Imp = Imperial, IAJRC = International Associa-tion of Jazz Record Collectors, JC = Jazz Collector (UK), JSo = Jazz Society, LMS = Liberty Music Shop, Lon = London (UK), Me = Melotone, MW = Montgomery Ward, Od = Odeon, OK = OKeh, Or = Oriole, OWI = Office of War Information, Pa = Parlophone, PA = Pathé Actuelle, Pe = Perfect, Pm = Paramount, RCA = Radio Corporation of America, Re = Regal, Ri = Ristic (UK), Rl = Royal (C), Ro = Romeo, RZ = Regal Zonophone, Sil = Silvertone, Sr = Sunrise, St = Sterling (C), TCF = 20th Century Fox, Te = Tempo, UHCA = United Hot Clubs of America, Ve = Velvetone, Vi = Vic-tor, VJM = Vintage Jazz Music (UK), Vo = Vocalion. Country of origin suffixes for 78 rpm issues (USA unless noted)

Au = Australia, Ar = Argentina, B = Brazil, C = Canada, Ch = Chile, Cz = Czechoslovakia, D = Denmark, E = England, Ei = Eire, Eu = General European distribution, Ex = Export [used on those HMV issues produced specifically for export], F = France, Fi = Finland, G = Germany, H = Holland [The Netherlands], In = India, It = Italy, J = Japan, N = Norway, NZ = New Zealand, P = Poland, S = Sweden, SA = South Africa, Sc = General Scandinavian distribution, Sp = Spain, Sw = Switzerland, Tu = Turkey.

HMV issues without a country code and with a “B”, “BD,” or “C” prefix to the record number denote UK, although some with a “B” prefix are also Australian issues [Jazz Records states incor-rectly that all are UK issues only].

For historical reasons I have retained the “E” designation for 78 rpm issues, although I acknowledge that some may prefer a “UK” designation. Instruments and abbreviations

acc = accompanied by or accompaniment, as = alto saxophone, bb = brass bass (usually tuba or sousaphone), bj = banjo, bar = baritone saxophone, bsn = bassoon, bsx = bass saxophone, c = cornet, cel = celeste, cl = clarinet, d = drums, g = guitar, o = electric organ, p = piano, po = pipe organ, sb = string bass, sp = speech, ss = soprano saxophone, stg = steel (Hawaiian) guitar, t = trumpet, tb = trombone, ts = tenor saxophone, v = vocal, vn = violin, vb = vibraphone, xyl = xylophone. General information

Where a 78 rpm record remained in the catalogue for an extended period, frequent changes in typography and layout may have occurred. For example an HMV issue might be BD1234, B.D.1234, BD.1234, all with or without spaces between the prefix and number. In this work, the HMV issues have been standardised to read BD1234, although the format on the actual record may be different.

Victor 78’s listed as e.g. Vi 20-2217-A may in fact be labelled as RCA Victor 20-2217-A. Victor Argentina issues are only partially listed, and there are probably other Canadian Blue-

bird and ViC issues not listed. The following abbreviations are used for books: B&GR = Blues & Gospel Records, BR = Bri-

an Rust, FIF = “Fats” In Fact, HL = Horst Lange’s German 78 rpm discography (see “Discography Published Resources”), JR = Jazz Records, S1996/7 = Storyville 1996–7.

The issue listings are presented in alphabetical order, not in order of issue date. Entries in Italics for 78 rpm issues indicate a dubbed recording, but while some corrections

have been made to previous listings as noted, there are likely to be additional errors.

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Entries for 45 rpm, Lp, and CD issues which are underlined indicate the first known issue, where there are no original 78 rpm issues.

Equivalent issues noted as “=”; see the separate Equivalent Issues listing if equivalent issues are not stated in the main discography.

The square brackets after some entries denote that the issue is or may be part of a set with that designation.

The 4 x CD box set JSP927 (issued in 2007) is the only issue to date with all known takes of commercial recordings from 1922–1928, and includes those previously listed as “Unissued in other formats” and “Unissued, recording exists.” c. 21 October 1922 Thomas Waller—Piano Solos OKeh New York City, New York. 70948-D Muscle Shoals Blues 78: OK 4757-A, Bm 1005, JSo AA-503 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, CBS 63366, Columbia KG32355 =, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Philips BBL7511 =, Time-Life STL-J15, World Records SH291 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 664, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, JSP927, Le Jazz 8105, Magnum Music CECD007, Proper P1381, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 70949-D Birmingham Blues 78: OK 4757-B, Bm 1005, JSo AA-503 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, CBS 63366, Herwin H405, Official 3030-2, Parlophone PMC1174 =, World Records SH291 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 664, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, JSP927, Le Jazz 8105, Memoir CDMOIR515, Official 83030-2, Proper P1381, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1)

Discographies generally list these two piano solos, “Muscle Shoals Blues” and “Birmingham Blues,” as the first recordings from circa 21 October 1922, but it seems likely that this earlier date was an audition session and that the issued takes were actually made on one or other of his two Sara Martin recording dates in December 1922. Fats himself said on several occasions that the Sara Mar-tin sides were his first records, and Willie “The Lion” Smith reports that Fats gave Gene Sedric, the saxophonist in Smith’s combo, a gift copy of “‘Tain’t Nobody’s Bus’ness If I Do” in the 1930s, describing it to Sedric as the first record he ever made. Despite that, I have continued to follow the usual convention. c. 1 December 1922 Sara Martin OKeh New York City, New York. Sara Martin, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. S-71-068-C ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Bus’ness If I Do 78: OK 8043-B 45: Rarities RA5 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79028 S-71-069-B You Got Ev’ry Thing A Sweet Mama Needs But Me 78: OK 8043-A 45: Rarities RA5 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79028 c. 14 December 1922 Sara Martin OKeh New York City, New York. Sara Martin, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. S-71-105-B Mama’s Got The Blues

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78: OK 8045-B 45: Rarities RA5 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79028 S-71-106-B Last Go Round Blues 78: OK 8045-A 45: Rarities RA5 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79028 c. July 1923 Alberta Hunter Paramount New York City, New York (see note). Alberta Hunter, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. All titles CD: JSP927 1455-2 Stingaree Blues 78: Pm 12049-A 12″: Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5423 1456-1 You Can’t Do What My Last Man Did 78: Pm 12043-B 12″: No issues CD: Document DOCD-5654 1456-2 You Can’t Do What My Last Man Did 78: Pm 12049-B 12″: Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5423 1456 take descriptions. Beginning of second chorus: -1: “You can’t do what my last man did, Dog me around, treat me like a kid.” -2: “Daddy, you can’t do what my last man did, I love you, if you only could.”

Some issues such as Oscar Disco OS046 and others have previously been listed with the incor-rect take number. Please refer to the take descriptions to determine the correct take number. Record liner notes are frequently incorrect. I have been informed the Paramount recording studio was locat-ed at 140 Broadway, New York City. c. July 1923 Anna Jones Paramount New York City, New York (see note for previous Paramount session). Anna Jones, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. All titles [except Mx. 1468-2] CD: JSP927 1468-1 Sister Kate [I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My] 78: Hg 859-A, Pm 12052-A 10″: London 3565 12″: Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664 1468-2 Sister Kate [I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My] No reissues, and unlikely to exist. See notes below. 1469-1 You Can’t Do What My Last Man Did 78: Pm 12043-B 12″: No issues CD: Document DOCD-5590 [ex Duncan Schiedt Pm], Neatwork RP2003

Wolf WJS1011 and Classics 664 liner notes are incorrect. Photocopy of Pm 12043-B from Duncan Scheidt confirms. Neatwork CDs RP-2003, 2004, 2005 complement Classics CDs with the

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alternate takes and missing items. 1473-1 Trixie Blues 78: Pm 12052-B [see note] CD: See “All titles” 1473-2 Trixie Blues 78: Hg 859-B, Pm 12052-B 10″: London 3565 12″: Historical 5829-15, Jazz Line 101.591, Riverside RLP12-134 =, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664 1473 take descriptions. Second and third line of first vocal: -1: “I woke up this morning, blues all around my bed, Didn’t have my daddy, to hold my aching head.” -2: “Woke up this morning, blues all around my bed, I didn’t have my daddy, to hold my aching head.”

My original copy of Pm 12052 has 1468-1 and 1473-2 in the wax. In May 2003 Hansjürg Richner provided a copy of 1473-1 of his Pm 12052 which has 1468-1 and 1473-1. Subsequently, I also obtained a second copy of Pm 12052 with 1468-1 and 1473-1. Therefore, it seems unlikely that 1468-2 exists, and it is not listed in Blues and Gospel Records 1890–1943 (4th Edition). 1 November 1923 Sara Martin—Clarence Williams OKeh New York City, New York. Sara Martin, Clarence Williams, vocal duet; acc. Thomas Waller, p. S-71-984-B I’m Cert’ny Gonna See ‘Bout That 78: OK 8108-B 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 S-71-985-B Squabbling Blues 78: OK 8108-A 12″: Best Of Blues BOB19, Ri-Disc RD3 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 early 1924 Porter Grainger Ajax New York City, New York (see note). Porter Grainger, v; acc. Fats Waller, p. 31578 In Harlem’s Araby 78: Ajax 17039-B CD: Classics 664, JSP927 Note: I have been informed the Ajax studio was located at 240 West 55th Street, New York City. c. 10 May 1924 Jamaica Jazzers OKeh New York City, New York. Clarence Williams and Clarence Todd, kazoo; Fats Waller, p; Justin Ring, percussion. S-72-514-B You Don’t Know My Mind Blues 78: OK 40117-A, OdG 312852 [as HL and FIF. Not listed in JR. See note below], OdG 03196 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 S-72-515-A West Indies Blues 78: OK 40117-B, OdG 312853 [as HL and FIF, and FIF says OdG 312852/3 are coupled. Not listed in JR], OdG 03196 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 For “Pleasure Mad” and “Back-Bitin’ Mama” from 1 August 1924, please see the “Miscellaneous” section.

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5 August 1924 Hazel Meyers Vocalion New York City, New York (see note). Hazel Meyers, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. 13467 Maybe Someday 78: Sil 3012, Vo B-14861 12″: Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5431, JSP927 13469 [I’m Gonna See You] When Your Troubles Are Just Like Mine 78: Sil 3012, Vo A-14861 12″: Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5431, JSP927 Note: I have been informed the Vocalion recording studio was located at 35 West 43rd Street, New York City. c. 23 March 1926 Mamie Harris [Rosa Henderson] Pathé New York City, New York (see note). A note in Storyville 153 says that Pe 101 was advertised in the Baltimore Afro-American of 24 April 1926, and therefore the recording date may be earlier than stated above. In October 2013, a collector who wishes to remain anonymous advised “The recording date is estimated (by a third party) by interpolating between two California Ramblers recording sessions for which dates are known by reference to Ed Kirkeby’s diary (held at the IJS): 10/27/25 (Mx.106353) and 4/12/26 (Mx.106794) . . . (assuming) the studio is closed Sundays and only open half day on Saturdays. Three weeks from recording to release isn’t all that unusual.” My own similar calculation indicates an approximate date of either Saturday, 20 March 1926, or Monday, 22 March 1926, similar to the date given. Rosa Henderson, v; acc. Fats Waller, p. 106735 You Get Mad 78: PA 7501-A, Pe 101 12″: Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5403, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79016 106736 What’s The Matter Now? 78: PA 7501-B, Pe 101B 12″: Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, Document DOCD-5403, JSP927, Retrieval RTR79016 Note: The Manhattan telephone directories indicate that the Pathé Phonograph & Radio Corpora-tion's executive offices and recording laboratories were located at 150 E. 53rd Street, New York City, from mid–1923. through to mid–1929 (ref entry for “Circa 1928 03 08” at “The Duke–Where And When” at http://tdwaw.ellingtonweb.ca/TDWAW.html). 13 April 1926 Alta Browne and Bertha Powell Gennett Gennett studio at 9 East 37th Street, Manhattan, New York. Date from Gennett recording cards. Alta Browne and Bertha Powell, v; acc. Fats Waller, p. X71-A Nobody Knows De Trouble I See 78: Ch 15103-B, Ge 3318-B 12″: Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 X72-A Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray 78: Ch 15103-A, Ge 3308-A 12″: Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 For Elkins Negro Ensemble of 22 April 1926, please refer to the “Miscellaneous” section. 23 April 1926 Caroline Johnson Gennett Gennett studio at 9 East 37th Street, Manhattan, New York. Date from Gennett recording cards.

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Caroline Johnson, v; acc. Fats Waller, p. X99-B Ain’t Got Nobody To Grind Ma Coffee 78: Bu 8034-B, Ch 15101-A, Ge 3307-A 12″: Historical ASC5829-29 =, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 X100 Mama’s Losin’ A Mighty Good Chance 78: Bu 8033-B, Ch 15102, Ge 3307-B 12″: Historical ASC5829-29 =, Oscar Disco OS046, Ri-Disc RD3, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 664, JSP927 3 November 1926 Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra Columbia New York City, New York (see note). Russell Smith, t; Joe Smith, Tommy Ladnier, c; Benny Morton, tb; Buster Bailey, Don Redman, cl/as; Coleman Hawkins, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/reed organ–2; Charlie Dixon, bj; June Cole, bb; Kaiser Marshall, d. 142902-2 The Henderson Stomp –1 78: Co 817-D, CoE 4421, Co DB5030, Co MC5030, CoSd MC5030, CoJ J132 [as JR, FIF has no J], Nipponophone 17150 12″: BBC REB720, CBS-Sony 20AP1428, Columbia CL1682 [C4L19] =, Official 3030-2, Philips A13654L, Smithsonian P13711 [R006/P2-13710], Smithsonian R030, Time-Life STL-J15, VJM VLP36 CD: BBC CD720 =, Best of Jazz 4019, Classics 597, Columbia/Legacy 057596, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, JSP927, JSP CD311, Magnum Music CECD007, Memoir CDMOIR515, Official 83030-2, Proper P1381, Village VILCD006-2 142903-2 The Chant –2 78: Co 817-D, CoJ J132 [as JR, FIF has no J], Nipponophone 17150 12″: BBC REB720, Columbia CL1682 [C4L19] =, Philips A13654L, VJM VLP42 CD: BBC CD720 =, Best of Jazz 4019, Classics 597, Columbia/Legacy 057596, Columbia/Legacy CK61447, JSP927, JSP CD311, Village VILCD006-2 Note: I have been informed the Columbia recording studio was then located at 1819 Broadway (Go-tham National Bank Bldg.), New York City. 17 November 1926 Thomas Waller—Pipe Organ Solos Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. All titles CD: JSP927 36773-1 St. Louis Blues 78: HMV B8501, HMVCz AM881, HMVF SG561, Vi 0118-A, Vi 20357-A TR: AFRS Downbeat 312 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF35 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Collector’s 12-6, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.570, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi RD7599, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Le Jazz 8105, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Magnum Music CECD007, Music Memoria 30424, Official 83030-2, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) Note: Victor 0118 is a “VICTOR RECORD” which seems to be a precursor to the VICTOR “PICT-UR-MUSIC” series. Reverse is “Whiteman Stomp,” Mx.39559 from 1927, without Waller. At least one other “PICT-UR-MUSIC” label was also issued in Canada, and this might possibly be the case with Victor 0118, but requires confirmation. These discs were issued for “Theater Use” to accompa-ny silent films and were not sold commercially but remained the property of Victor. 36773-2 St. Louis Blues CD: See “All titles”

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36773 take descriptions. Final organ phrase at end of record: -1: Ends with organ chord played twice. -2; Ends with single organ chord lasting about 1-1/2 seconds. 36774-4 Lenox Avenue Blues 78: HMV B8501, HMVCz AM881, HMVF SG561, Vi 0119-A, Vi 20357-B 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF35 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Collector’s 12-6, RCA 730.570, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi RD7599 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) Note: According to the online “Discography of American Historical Recordings” at UCL Library, Santa Barbara, Victor 0119 is a “PICT-UR-MUSIC” issue, similar to Victor 0118 for Mx.36773-1. c. January 1927 Joe Sims and Clarence Williams Paramount New York City, New York. Joe Sims and Clarence Williams, vocal duet; (?) Louis Metcalf, c; Fats Waller, p. All titles CD: JSP927 2799-1 What Do You Know About That 78: Pm 12435-B 10″: Audubon AAM 12″: Biograph 6370.908 = Biograph BLP12006, Byg 33, Byg 529.088, Joker SM3124 CD: Classics 718, Timeless CBC1-030JAZZ 2799-2 What Do You Know About That CD: See “All titles” 2799 take descriptions. Patter following piano interlude: -1: “Now you acting like you from the land of red beans and rice” -2: “Now you acting like you from down home” 2800-1 Shut Your Mouth CD: See “All titles” 2800-2 Shut Your Mouth 78: Pm 12435-A 10″: Audubon AAM 12″: Biograph 6370.908 = Biograph BLP12006, Byg 33, Byg 529.088, Joker SM3124 CD: Classics 718, Timeless CBC1-030JAZZ 2800 take descriptions. Beginning of third vocal sequence: -1: “Boy, there was some stealin’ done last night. Shut your mouth” -2: “There’s some stealin’ done in the store last night. Who was it? Shut your mouth” 14 January 1927 Thomas Waller—Pipe Organ Solos Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. All titles CD: JSP927 37357-2 Soothin’ Syrup Stomp 78: Vi 20470-A 12″: RCA 741.052, RCA PM43656 =, Collector’s 12-6 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Living Era CDAJS298, Music Memoria 30424, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37357-3 Soothin’ Syrup Stomp 78: No issues 45: HMV 7EG8191 12″: RCA 741.052 [as Take–3], RCA PM43261 [as Take–1], RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi RD7599

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CD: Neatwork RP2003 37357 take descriptions: -2: a) Riffs played softly between approx. 2:10 to 2:29 mins from start of record. b) Playing time approx. 2:52 mins. -3: a) Riffs played loudly between approx. 2:14 to 2:33 mins from start of record. b) Playing time approx. 3:18 mins.

Lp RCA 741.052 claims to use Takes–2 and 3, while RCA PM43261 claims to use Take–1. However, as stated in FIF, Takes–1 and 3 appear to be the same, and John R. T. Davies states that according to his files the tape version he holds comes from a test of Take–3. RCA-Victor RD7599 does not give the take number.

In July 2012 the author obtained a vinyl test of Mx.37357, which has the number “55-84” scratched in the “wax” which corresponds to the wax number for Take-3 on the Recording Sheet. It also has the number “3” inscribed in the wax at the usual nine o’clock position. The RCA-Victor Test Pressing label has “BVE-37357-3” in pencil by hand. FIF says the recording sheet has “hold and consult” against both -1 and -3 although this is missing from the author’s copy. 37358-1 Sloppy Water Blues 78: No issues 12″: , RCA PM43261 CD: Neatwork RP2003 37358-3 Sloppy Water Blues 78: Vi 20492-B 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-6, RCA 741.052 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) Blue Ace 12BA3602 has all the organ solos dubbed from a 33⅓ rpm source played at 45 rpm! 37358 take descriptions. Record ends with: -1: Final long organ chord lasting about 2–seconds. -3: End of chorus without a long organ chord, and with a single bass note. 37359-3 Loveless Love 78: Vi 20470-B, Vi 23260-A 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-6, Living Era AJA5017 =, RCA 741.052 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Living Era CDAJA5017, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37361-2 Messin’ Around With The Blues 45: HMV 7EG8191 (reported as -2) 12″: Jazz Archives JA21 (as -2), RCA 741.052 (as -3), RCA PM43261 (as -2), RCA-Vi RD7599 (Take not stated) CD: Classics 674 (as -3), Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262 (not stated), Le Jazz 8105 (as -3), Music Memoria 30424 (not stated), TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37361-3 Messin’ Around With The Blues 78: Vi 20655-A (Take–3 in wax) CD: See “All titles” Lp RCA-Camden CAL3201 uses unknown take of 37361. 37361 take descriptions: -2: a) No treble chord held for about 1-1/2 seconds at 1:04 and 1:10 minutes (see Take–3). b) Played loudly throughout from 2:37 minutes to end of record. -3: a) Treble chord held for about 1-1/2 seconds at 1:04 and 1:10 minutes from start of record. b) Played softly from 2:37 minutes for about 10 seconds.

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liner notes, it is not surprising that Mazetier could find no differences. In fact there are several differ-ences between the two takes including a short segment using a Charleston rhythm on Take–3. In July 2006, Mark Berresford confirmed that his copy of Vi 20655-A, on sale at eBay, also has Take-3 in the wax.

The original recording sheets show the take designations as Take–1 as “D” (Destroy), Take–2 as “H30” (Hold 30 days), and Take–3 as “M” (Master). In view of this, and because Lp Jazz Ar-chives JA21 of previously unissued takes claims Take–2, it seems almost certain that Take–2 is the alternate take and Take–1 does not exist. 37362-1 The Rusty Pail 78: No issues 12″: CD: Neatwork RP2003, Music Memoria 30424 37362-3 The Rusty Pail 78: Vi 20492-A 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-6, RCA 741.052 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Proper P1381, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37362 take descriptions. Opening: -1: Three pairs of crisply struck chords plus a single chord leading into first phrase. -3: Two pairs of crisply struck chords followed by two groups of five and seven rapidly struck chords, leading into first phrase. Notes: Lp Collector’s 12-6 Side 1, Track 6, uses 37362-3, not 37361 as stated in the liner notes. The Victor Recording Sheet after Mx.37362-3 has “I’d like to call you My Sweetheart” with Mx.-----1 with the note “Made as trial for Mr. Shilkret to hear. No music.” Jazz Records (5th Edition) lists as Mx.37363-1, as does a Victor listing of 10” test records but as “Call You Sweetheart.” The “no music” comment probably means no sheet music was available. Unless a new tune, it is possible the correct title is “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” or “I’d Love To Call You My Sweetheart.” 16 February 1927 Thomas Waller—Pipe Organ and Piano Solos Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Thomas Waller, po–1/p–2 All titles CD: JSP927 37819-1 Stompin’ The Bug –1 78: No issues 45: HMV 7EG8191 12″: RCA 741.052, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi RD7599 CD: Music Memoria 30424, Neatwork RP2003 37819-2 Stompin’ The Bug –1 78: Vi 20655-B 12″: Collector’s 12-6, Jazz Society LP12-1, RCA 741.052 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37819 take descriptions. Bridge passage into last chorus: -1: Based on descending phrase from Lenox Avenue Blues, at approx. 2:27 mins from start of record. -2: Vamp, at approx. 2:25 mins from start of record. Lp Collector’s 12-6 Side 1, Track 7, uses 37819-2, not 37362 as stated in the liner notes. 37820-1 Hog-Maw Stomp –1 78: No issues 12″: CD: Neatwork RP2003 37820-2 Hog-Maw Stomp –1 78: Vi 21525-B 12″: Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-6, Jazz Society LP12-1, RCA 741.052

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CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Le Jazz 8105, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 37820 take descriptions. Striking of metallic object in breaks in third theme: -1: Two breaks in different rhythms. -2: Two breaks in same (Charleston) rhythm. 37822-2 Blue Black Bottom Stomp –2 78: No issues 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Deja Vu DVLP2059, RCA 730.570, RCA PM43270 =, RCA Special Products DMM4-0342-1, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 = CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 674, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, Le Jazz 8105, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 11 May 1927 Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 3 November 1926). Russell Smith, t; Tommy Ladnier, Joe Smith, c; Benny Morton, Jimmy Harrison, tb; Buster Bailey, Don Redman, cl/as; Coleman Hawkins, cl/ts; Fletcher Henderson, Fats Waller, p; Charlie Dixon, bj; June Cole, bb; Kaiser Marshall, d. 144132-2 Whiteman Stomp 78: Co 1059-D, CoE 4561, CoF BF409, CoF DF3081, CoF LF227, CoJ J285 12″: Columbia CL1683 [C4L19] =, Smithsonian P13711 [R006/P2-13710], VJM VLP42 CD: Classics 580, Columbia/Legacy 057596, JSP927, JSP CD311, Mosaic MD8-251, Village VILCD020-2 144133-3 I’m Coming Virginia 78: Co 1059-D, CoE 4561, CoF BF409, CoF DF3081, CoF LF227, CoJ J285, PaE R2540 12″: CBS-Sony 20AP1428, Columbia CL1683 [C4L19] =, Smithsonian P13711 [R006/P2-13710], VJM VLP42 CD: Best of Jazz 4019, Classics 580, Columbia/Legacy 057596, JSP927, JSP CD311, Village VILCD020-2 17 May 1927 Rev. J. C. Burnett Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 3 November 1926). Rev. J. C. Burnett, with Sisters Ethel Grainger and Odette Jackson, speech/v; acc. Thomas Waller, po. All titles CD: Document DOCD-5557, JSP927 144162-1 Preach The Word 78: Co 14317-D CD: See “All titles” 144163-2 I’ll Just Stand And Ring My Hands And Cry 78: Co 14242-D CD: Clifford CARD1503 144164-2 True Friendship 78: Co 14339-D, Cl 5148-C, Ve 7113-V CD: Clifford CARD1503 144165-2 The Christians’ Trouble Is Ended 78: Col 14295-D CD: See “All titles” 20 May 1927 Thomas Waller—Pipe Organ, with Alberta Hunter Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Thomas Waller, po; acc. Alberta Hunter, v–1. All titles

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12″: Jazz Society LP12-1, RCA 741.052 CD: Classics 674, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, JSP927, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 38044-1 Sugar 78: Bb B-5093-B, MW M4904-B, Sr S3176- , Vi 21525-A, Vi 23331-A 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-6 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Le Jazz 8105, Music Memoria 30424, Robert Parker RPCD619 Note: An unusual single-sided test pressing labelled Victrola 16842 has Mx.38044-1. A second single-sided test pressing also labelled Victrola 16842 has Mx. Mx.40094-2. 38045-2 Sugar –1 78: Bm 1020, Vi 20771-B 12″: Collector’s 12-7, Joker SM3086, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi LPV534 = RCA-Vi RD7840 = CD: Document DOCD-5425, L’Art Vocal 7, Magnum Music CBCD006 38045-1 Pipe organ solo; 38045-2 Alberta Hunter vocal. 38046-2 Beale Street Blues –1 78: Bm 1020, Vi 20771-A 12″: RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi LPV534 = RCA-Vi RD7840 =, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105[10], Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Document DOCD-5425, Magnum Music CBCD006, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 38047-1 Beale Street Blues 78: Vi 20890-B 12″: See “All titles” CD: Le Jazz 8105, Music Memoria 30424 38046-2 Alberta Hunter vocal; 38047-1 Pipe organ solo. 38048-2 I’m Going To See My Ma –1 78: Vi 21539-B 12″: Historical ASC5829-29 =, Stash ST123 CD: Document DOCD-5425, Jass JCD6, Le Jazz 8105, Magnum Music CBCD006, Mojo CD-MOJO-310 Note: Side-A of Victor 21539 is by Elizabeth Smith without Waller. 20 May 1927 Thomas Waller with Morris’s Hot Babies Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Tom Morris, c; Charlie Irvis, tb; Thomas Waller, po/and p–1; (?) Eddie King (studio manager), d. Note: FIF says that Eddie King, the studio manager “loved to participate in recordings, much to the annoyance of most musicians” but his presence here with rudimentary drum-work is speculative at best and unlikely, since Variety magazine for 20 October 1926 states “The resignation of Edward T. King as New York recording chief of the Victor Talking Machine Co. takes effect this week. Mr King to align with the Columbia Phonograph Co. . . King joins his new firm Oct. 25 . .” Variety of 27 March 1929 adds that “Eddie King has been relieved as the executive head of the popular division of Columbia’s recording laboratories.” All titles CD: JSP927 38050-2 “Fats” Waller Stomp 78: No issues 12″: , RCA PM43261, Swaggie 850 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Magnum Music CECD007, Neatwork RP2003 38050-3 “Fats” Waller Stomp 78: HMV B10472, HMVSw HE3150, Vi 20890-A 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Collector’s 12-6, Halcyon HDL115, RCA 741.062, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Vi RD7599

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CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 674, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Le Jazz 8105, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1), TKO UAE30212, TKO Magnum CECD031 38050 take descriptions: -2: a) Rapid short staccato trumpet notes at 13 secs, 40 secs, 1:17 mins, 1:54 mins from start of record. b) Second of two tremolo passages on trumpet at end of record, just before finale, has tremolo notes rising in 4 stages and then falling, ending in mid-range notes. -3: a) No short staccato notes at times mentioned above. b) Above tremolo passage has notes rising in four stages ending on high notes, without falling notes. 38051-1 Savannah Blues –1 78: HMV B5417, Vi 20776-A 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Collector’s 12-6, Halcyon HDL115, RCA 741.062, RCA-Vi RD7599 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 674, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Le Jazz 8105, Proper P1381, TKO Magnum CECD031, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 38051-2 Savannah Blues –1 78: No issues 12″: , Swaggie 850 CD: Neatwork RP2003 38051 take descriptions. First and second choruses: -1: Morris plays open lead. -2: Morris is muted and subordinate to the trombone. 38052-2 Won’t You Take Me Home 78: No issues 12″: , Swaggie 850 CD: Neatwork RP2003 38052-3 Won’t You Take Me Home 78: HMV B5417, Vi 20776-B 12″: Collector’s 12-6, Halcyon HDL115, RCA 741.062, RCA-Vi RD7599 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 674, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Le Jazz 8105, Pegasus PGDCD047, TKO Magnum CECD031, TIM 220945-202 (Vol.1) 38052 take descriptions. Second break 21–seconds from start of record: -2: Played by cornet alone. -3: Played by cornet and organ. c. early June 1927 Maude Mills Banner New York City, New York (see note). Maude Mills, v; acc. Thomas Waller, p. All titles CD: JSP927 7293-1 My Old Daddy’s Got A Brand-New Way To Love 78: Ba 6019-A, Or 949[b] 45: VJM VEP34 12″: Family SFRDP695, Historical ASC5829-29 =, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 674 7293-2 My Old Daddy’s Got A Brand-New Way To Love 78: Do 3987-B, Re 8348-B CD: See “All titles” 7293 take descriptions. Third line of second chorus, prior to piano chorus: -1: “My daddy’s nice, and oh so sweet” -2: “My man is nice, and oh so sweet” 7294-1 Anything That Happens Just Pleases Me

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78: Ba 6019-B, Or 949[a] 45: VJM VEP34 12″: Family SFRDP695, Historical ASC5829-29 =, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 674 7294-2 Anything That Happens Just Pleases Me 78: Do 3987-A, Re 8348-A CD: See “All titles” 7294 take descriptions. First line of final chorus, after piano chorus with vocal interjections: -1: “Anything that happens, just pleases me” -2: “Anything that happens, just worries me” Note: Regal 8348 was previously listed as Mx.7293-1 and 7294-1 based on an unconfirmed report in FIF, but a copy for sale in VJM’s Jazz & Blues Mart #160, Summer 2011, has 7293-2 and 7294-2 in the wax and complies with the above take descriptions for Take-2. It is possible that a different pressing of Regal 8348 exists using Take-1. 7295-1 I’ve Got The Joogie Blues 78: Do 4022- , Re 8391-B 45: VJM VEP34 12″: No issues CD: Document DOCD-5662 [liner notes claim 7295-2 from Or 976, but see note below], Neatwork RP2003 [liner notes claim from Mx. 1010-2 from Oriole 976] 7295-2 I’ve Got The Joogie Blues 78: Ba 6043-B, Or 976[b] 12″: Family SFRDP695 [liner notes say 7295-1], Wolf WJS1011 [liner notes say 7295-1] CD: Classics 674 [liner notes claim 7295-1 from Ba 6043] 7295 take descriptions. Spoken during piano chorus: -1: “Jeeze somehow I just can’t keep my feet still” -2: “But somehow or other, I just can’t keep my feet still” 7295. In September 2003 Hansjürg Richner provided a copy of 78 rpm Regal 8391-B which definite-ly has 7295-1 in the wax, which also complies with Blues and Gospel Records, 4th Edition. There-fore, other reissues have incorrect liner notes. In Storyville 1996/97 Roy Rhodes confirmed that Oriole 976(b) has the vocal line as 7295-2 above. In October 2013, an anonymous private collector advised that his copy of Ba 6043 has the vocal line as 7295-2, not 7295-1 as previous listings. The record has control numbers (not matrix numbers) in the wax of 1009-2 for “Black Snake Blues” for Ba 6043-A (see Miscellaneous section) and 1010-2 for Ba 6043-B. Regarding the recording date, a private collector advises that the Regal master number ledgers omit recording dates from around matrix number 6300 to 7321, but dates are found from 7322 which was recorded on Wednesday, 15 June 1927. Considering the number of recordings made each day from 7322 onwards, the Maude Mills date can be estimated as early June 1927, or possibly late May 1927, rather than the previous date of “c. early–mid June 1927.” I have been advisd that the Banner/Oriole/Regal/Domino recording studios were located at 55 West 16th Street, New York City, at the date of this recording. For “Black Snake Blues” by Maude Mills, dated 21 June 1927, see the “Miscellaneous” section. 14 November 1927 Juanita Stinnette Chappelle Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Juanita Stinnette Chappelle, v; acc. Thomas Waller, po. 40077-2 Florence 78: Vi 21062-A 12″: RCA 741.062 CD: Classics 689, JSP927, Le Jazz 8105 40077-3 Florence No known issues.

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subsequent CDs have reproduced this error. Take–3 is unlikely to exist. 14 November 1927 Carroll C. Tate Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Carroll C. Tate, v; acc. Bert Howell, vn; Thomas Waller, p (not organ as in JR). 40078-1 Gone But Not Forgotten 78: Vi 21061-A CD: Classics 689, JSP927 40079-2 You Live On In Memory 78: Vi 21061-B CD: Classics 689, JSP927 14 November 1927 Bert Howell Victor Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Bert Howell, v; acc. Thomas Waller, po. 40080-2 Bye Bye Florence 78: Vi 21062-B 12″: RCA 741.062 CD: Classics 689, JSP927, Le Jazz 8105 1 December 1927 Thomas Waller with Thomas Morris and his Hot Babies Victor Studio # 2, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Tom Morris, c; Jimmy Archey, tb; Thomas Waller, po solo–1/po/and p–2/v–3; Bobby Leecan, g; (?) Eddie King (studio manager), d; possible additional unknown v–3. Note: Please refer to the notes for 20 May 1927 regarding Eddie King. All titles CD: JSP927 40093-1 He’s Gone Away –2 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA 741.062, Swaggie S1243 CD: Neatwork RP2003 40093-2 He’s Gone Away –2 78: El EG7892 [as JR and FIF and confirmed dub], Vi 21202-B 12″: Collector’s 12-6, Halcyon HDL115, RCA 741.062, RCA-Vi RD7599, Swaggie 850 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 689, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Le Jazz 8105, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2), TKO Magnum CECD033 40093 take descriptions. Piano solo: -1: Waller plays 20–bar solo interrupted momentarily by trombone in eighteenth bar. -2: Waller 18–bar solo, then cornet and trombone enter together in eighteenth bar. 40094-2 I Ain’t Got Nobody [And Nobody Cares for Me] –1 78: Bb B-5093-A, MW M4904-A, Sr S3176- , Vi 21127-A, Vi 23331-B 12″: Collector’s 12-6, RCA 741.062, RCA-Vi RD7599, Swaggie 850 CD: Classics 689, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) Note: An unusual single-sided test pressing labelled Victrola 16842 has Mx.40094-2. See also Mx.38044-1. 40095-1 The Digah’s Stomp –1 78: El EG7892 [as HL and FIF and confirmed Take-1, JR lists as 40095-2] 45: HMV 7EG8191 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, RCA 741.062, RCA-Camden CAL3201, RCA-Vi RD7599, Swaggie 850 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Hallmark 702262, Neatwork RP2003, Robert Parker RPCD619 Note: El EG7892 confirmed as dub, since it has single run-off groove, while an RCA-Victor Test Pressing in the author’s possession has a double eccentric run-off groove.

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40095-2 The Digah’s Stomp –1 78: Vi 21358-A 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: RCA 741.062, I Maestri Del Jazz 75 CD: Classics 689, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 40095 take descriptions. Opening theme at start of record: -1: Played twice without a break. -2: Has abrupt break (at approximately 11 secs from start of record), followed by a high note held for 1–bar (4 beats), and then the theme is repeated. 40096-1 Red Hot Dan –2, –3 78: Vi 21127-B [see note below] 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Halcyon HDL115, RCA 741.062 [see note], RCA-Vi RD7599 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Neatwork RP2003, Robert Parker RPCD619, TKO Magnum CECD033

Many Lp/CD reissues have incorrect liner notes. Brian Rust vinyl test of Take–1, and 78 Victor 21127-B (Take–2 in wax) as below, confirm take descriptions. Lp RCA 741.062 has both takes, but the wrong way around! Note that the Classics and Neatwork CDs are the wrong way around. Other issues may also be listed incorrectly. CD JSP927 has Take-1 on Disc "C" and Take-2 on Disc "D" but the CD insert lists both as 40096-1. An anonymous private collector also advises he has never seen a copy of Victor 21127 with Take-1. 40096-2 Red Hot Dan –2, –3 78: HMV B10472, HMVSw HE3150, Vi 21127-B [FIF and JR lists for both takes 1 and 2, my 78 says Take–2 as does copy with Hansjürg Richner] 12″: Collector’s 12-6, RCA 741.062 [see note for TK-1], Historical 5829-11, Swaggie 850 CD: Classics 689, EmArcy 25JD10150 =, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Memoir CDMOIR515, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) [See note for 40096-1] 40096 take descriptions. Trumpet break in final chorus (after organ backed by guitar): -1: Trumpet break backed by guitar (approximately 2:54 mins from start of record). -2: Played solo (approximately 2:47 mins from start of record. 40097-1 Geechee –2 78: El EG7882, Vi 21358-B [see note below] 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Collector’s 12-7, Halcyon HDL115, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3080, RCA 741.062, RCA-Vi RD7599, Swaggie 850 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 689, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Proper P1381, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2), TKO Magnum CECD033 40097-2 Geechee –2 78: Vi 21358-B [FIF and JR lists for both takes 1 and 2, author’s copy is Take–2. A promi-nent private collector also says he has never seen a copy with Take-1 and doubts it was ever issued on Victor] 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: RCA 741.062 CD: Neatwork RP2003 40097 take descriptions. After intro: -1: One cymbal crash preceding organ solo. -2: Two cymbal crashes preceding organ solo. 40098-1 Please Take Me Out Of Jail –2 78: No issues 12″: Joker SM3080, = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA 741.076, Swaggie S1243

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CD: Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Neatwork RP2003 40098-2 Please Take Me Out Of Jail –2 78: El EG7882 [confirmed dub], Vi 21202-A 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Collector’s 12-7, Halcyon HDL115, Hit ST5113, RCA 741.076, RCA-Vi RD7599, Swaggie 850 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 689, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2), TKO Magnum CECD033 40098 take descriptions. Break in piano solo: -1: Left hand plays single notes. -2: Two handed. 17 January 1928 Johnny Thompson [Andy Razaf] Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 3 November 1926). Andy Razaf, v; acc. Howard Nelson, vn; David Martin, cello; Thomas Waller, p. 145533-1 Back In Your Own Back Yard 78: Co 14285-D CD: Classics 689, JSP927 145534-3 Nobody Knows [How Much I Love You] 78: Co 14285-D CD: Classics 689, JSP927 26 March 1928 Dunn’s Original Jazz Hounds Vocalion New York City, New York (see note). Johnny Dunn, c; (?) Herb Flemming, tb; (?) Garvin Bushell, cl/as; Herschell Brassfield, as; James P. Johnson and Fats Waller, p. E-7232W What’s The Use Of Being Alone? 78: Vo 1176A 12″: Arcadia 2009, Time-Life STL-J18 CD: Classics 658, Frog DGF33, JSP927 E-7235W Original Bugle Blues 78: Vo 1176B 12″: Arcadia 2009 CD: Classics 658, Frog DGF33, JSP927 Note: “Fats” In Fact says (and confirmed by a private collector) that the last three digits of the ma-trix numbers, and the catalogue number with side designations (as shown above), are shown in the wax. The labels do not show side designations but, as is normal with Vocalion issues of the period, underline the catalogue number on the “B” side. The collector also advised that the Vocalion record-ing studio was then located at 799 Seventh Ave, New York City. 27 March 1928 Louisiana Sugar Babes Victor Studios 1 and 2, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Jabbo Smith, c; Garvin Bushell, cl/as/bsn; James P. Johnson, p; Fats Waller, pipe organ. All titles CD: JSP927, Mosaic MD6-262 42566-1 Willow Tree 78: Vi 21348-A 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: Musica Jazz 2MJP1022, New World NW256, RCA 741.076, RCA-Camden CAL3201, Retrieval FJ131, Swaggie 849, Time-Life STL-J15, VJM VLP59 CD: Best Of Jazz 4006, Classics 689, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 42566-3 Willow Tree 78: No issues 45: HMV 7EG8215, RCA 86.413 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, RCA 741.076, RCA PM43686 =, Retrieval FJ131 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2, Bb 09026-63926-2 =,

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Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Magnum Music CECD007, Neatwork RP2003, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 42566 take descriptions. First intro piano notes: -1: Single notes. -3: Trill effect. 42567-1 ‘Sippi 78: Vi 21348-B 12″: Collector’s 12-7, Joker SM3080, RCA 741.076, RCA-Camden CAL3201, Retrieval FJ131, VJM VLP59 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb 6753-2-RB =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 689, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 42567-2 ‘Sippi 78: Bb B-10260-B 45: HMV 7EG8215, RCA 86.413 12″: RCA 741.076, Retrieval FJ131, Swaggie 849 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Neatwork RP2003, Robert Parker RPCD635 42567 take descriptions. First organ note at start of record: -1: First organ note held for 1–bar (4 beats). -2: First organ note has second higher note overlaid at 1/2–bar (2 beats). 42568-1 Thou Swell 78: Bb B-10260-A 45: HMV 7EG8215, RCA 86.413, RCA WEJ7 10″: RCA LEJ7 12″: Bb 6754-1-RB =, Folkways FJ2823 =, RCA 741.076, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL328 =, Retrieval FJ131, Swaggie 849, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb 6754-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, Neatwork RP2003, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 42568-2 Thou Swell 78: Vi 21346-B 12″: Collector’s 12-7, Joker SM3080, Official 3030-2, RCA 741.076, RCA-Camden CAL3201, Retrieval FJ131, VJM VLP59 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 689, Official 83030-2, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 42568 take descriptions. Organ break before alto sax solo: -1: One bar only, from approx. 1:09 mins from start of record. -2: Two bars, from approx. 1:10 mins from start of record. 42569-1 Persian Rug 78: HMVAu EA397, Vi 21346-A 45: HMV 7EG8215, RCA 86.413 12″: RCA 741.076, RCA-Camden CAL3201, Retrieval FJ131, Swaggie 849, VJM VLP59 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 689, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 18 June 1928 Jimmy Johnson and his Orchestra Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 3 November 1926). Cootie Williams, t; unknown, tb; Garvin Bushell, cl/as; unknown, cl/ts; James P. Johnson and Fats Waller, p; Joe Watts, sb; Perry Bradford, speech–1. The Mosaic CD issue also has second trumpet Ward Pinkett. 146539-3 Chicago Blues 78: Co 14334-D 45: Pirate MPC514 12″: Arcadia 2009, Time-Life STL-J18

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CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5355, Classics 658, Frog DGF38, Halcyon DHDL107, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5103 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151032, JSP927, Mosaic MD6-262 146540-1 Mournful Tho’ts –1 78: Co 14334-D 45: Pirate MPC514 12″: Arcadia 2009 CD: Classics 658, Frog DGF38, Halcyon DHDL107, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5103 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151032, JSP927, Mosaic MD6-262 1 March 1929 Thomas Waller / Fats Waller and his Buddies Victor Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. Charlie Gaines, t; Charlie Irvis, tb; Arville Harris, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/p solo–1; Eddie Condon, bj. All titles 12″: Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Classics 689, JSP JSP928, Proper P1381, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49759-1 Handful Of Keys –1 78: ASR LB4347, ASR LB4902, HMV B4347, HMV B4902, HMVAu B4347, HMVFr SG543, HMVIn N4480 [dub ref Storyville # 153], Vi 27768-B, ViC 27768-B, Vi V-38508-A, Vi Pict-Ur-Music 0452 [for theater use, ref Storyville # 153] 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF47 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Ahléns City SWSP2511, Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, Folkways FP71 =, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, Herwin H405, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89963, RCA PM43270 =, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi JPGH004, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Definitive DRCD11297, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Hallmark 702262, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Living Era CDAJA5073, CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Robert Parker RPCD619, Saga 066445-2, Saga 066464-2, TIM 221404, Vocalion CDVS1942 49760-2 The Minor Drag 78: Bb B 10185-A, HMVAu EA3265, HMVEx JF1, HMVF K8196, HMVSc X6252, HMVSw HE2367, RCA 420-0236, Vi 20-1583-B [FIF has both dub and no dub. JR has no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions and single run-off to Bb B-10185-A], ViC 20-1583-B, Vi V-38050-A TR: AFRS Downbeat 310, Basic Music Library P2338, OWI Music Of The Jazz Bands 22, Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF35, RCA 75.482, 20051, 21012, RCA-Vi 27-0093 [WPT19], 447-0236, 947-0018 [EPBT3024], EPA5005 =, RCA-Vi EPC1246-2 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: ABC L38266 =, Bb 6288-1-RB, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL503, Folkways FP67 =, Halcyon HDL115, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Living Era AJA5040, Official 3030-2,

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RCA 430.221, RCA 741.076, RCA PM43686 =, RCA SRS557 =, RCA-Camden CSA10.240, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, Swaggie 850, Vi RA5318 CD: ABC CD38266, Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, BBC 3CD821, BBC CD590, Best Of Jazz 4006, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, EmArcy 30JD10099 =, Ember FBB908, Flapper PASTCD9742, Gallerie GALE412, Giant Steps GIST006, Halcyon DHDL115, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, Official 83030-2, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 221404, TKO Magnum CECD033 [fade out at end], Vocalion CDVS1942 49761-2 Harlem Fuss 78: Bb B 10185-B, HMVAu EA3713, HMVF K8196, HMVSc X6252, HMVSw HE2367, Vi V-38050-B TR: Jazz In America No. 12 [Office Of War Information dated 26 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A1] 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF35 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-7, Decca RAL503, Everest FS319, Halcyon HDL115, Joker SM3080, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 741.076, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5, Swaggie 850 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Ember FBB908, Giant Steps GIST006, Halcyon DHDL115, Hallmark 702262, Jazz CD Vol.3 # 1, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Robert Parker RPCD619, TKO Magnum CECD033 49762-2 Numb Fumblin’ –1 78: ASR LB4347, ASR LB4917, HMV B4347, HMV B4917, HMVAu B4347, HMVSc X3944, HMVSw HE2381, Vi 25338-A, Vi V-38508-B TR: Jazz In America No. 14 [Office Of War Information dated 28 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A3] 45: RCA 75.388 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, “X” LVA3035 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Deja Vu DVLP2059, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Living Era AJA5040, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.704, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343, RCA FXM3-7143, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Vi VJL2-0267 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Definitive DRCD11297, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJA5073, CDAJS298, Official 83030-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saga 066445-2 49759-1 and 49762-2: Piano solos; 49760-2 and 49761-2: Fats Waller and his Buddies. For the Gene Austin session of 26 June 1929, see the “Miscellaneous” section. 2 August 1929 Thomas Waller—Piano Solos Victor Studio # 1, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. All titles CD: Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, JSP JSP928 49492-3 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 78: HMV B3243, HMVAu EA641, RCA 420-0236, Vi 22108-A, Vi 20-1581-A [FIF has dub. JR lists as no dub, but author’s copy is dub with single, not

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double, eccentric run-off as Vi 22108-A], ViAr 22108-A, ViAr 68-0773-A, ViC 22092-A [also see Mx. 49495-3, two distinct issues], ViC 22108-A TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P2338, AFRS Phonograph Album No. 4 [prob. from Vi 20-1581-A. LoC Call No. ncp 643] 45: RCA 20051, 21011, RCA-Vi 27-0091[WPT19], 447-0236, 947-0017 [EPBT3024], RCA-Vi EPA802, EPC1246-1 = 7″: RCA-Vi LPC31-006 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: Ahléns City SWSP2511, All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5518, J&B JB056, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 430.221, RCA 741.076, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA RA23, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Lineatre NL47352 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, Smithsonian R012, Vi RA5318, Vi VLP1-7330 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb 6288-2-RB, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 702, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Definitive DRCD11297, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Living Era CDAJA5040, Naxos 8.120760, Past Perfect PPCD78107, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saga 066445-2, Take Off CD70105, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49493-2 Sweet Savannah Sue 78: Bb B-10264-B, HMVAu EA641, Vi 22108-B, Vi 68-0773-B, ViAr 22108-B, ViAr 68-0773-B 45: RCA 75.388 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, “X” LVA3035 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5518, RCA 430.704, RCA 741.076, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Smithsonian R012 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49494-1 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 78: No issues 12″: RCA 741.076, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi 7801 = CD: Neatwork RP2003 49494-2 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Failing 78: HMV B3243, HMVAu EA622, Vi 22092-B, ViAr 22092-B, ViC 22092-B, ViC 22108-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, RCA 741.086, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 2482-2-RB =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Disky MP791812, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Living Era CDAJS298, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49494-3 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 78: No issues 12″: CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, Neatwork RP2003 49494 take descriptions: -1: a) Intro at start has descending trill notes followed by descending single notes. b) One 1–bar break, at approx. 26 seconds from start of record. -2: a) Intro at start has single notes (no trill). b) Two 2–bar breaks, at approx. 23 seconds from start of record. -3: a) Intro at start has descending trill notes, similar to Take–1. b) No breaks, at approx. 32 seconds from start of record. Record lasts approx 2:57

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minutes. Take–1 is approx 2:48 and Take–2 approx 2:46 minutes. 49495-1 Love Me Or Leave Me 78: No issues 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, RCA 741.086, RCA-Camden CAL3107, Vi RA5318 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, Neatwork RP2003 49495-3 Love Me Or Leave Me 78: Bb B-10263-B, Vi 22092-A [also see Mx. 49492-3], ViAr 22092-A 45: Pirate MPC506 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA 430.704, RCA 741.086, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA Vi RD7801 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Laserlight 15.711, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49495 recording sheet has title as “Leave Me, or Love Me.” 49495 take descriptions in FIF for Takes–1 and 3 are the wrong way round. Should read: End of verse: -1: Breaks, at approx. 25 seconds from start of record. -3: No breaks, at approx. 24 seconds from start of record. Unknown take of matrix 49495 12″: Tobacco Road B/2508 49496-1 Gladyse 78: HMVEx JF4, HMVSw HE2366, Vi V-38554-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, RCA 731.054, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2) 49496-2 Gladyse 78: No issues 12″: RCA 741.086, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, Neatwork RP2003, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 49496 take descriptions. Fourteenth bar: -1: No break. -2: ½–bar break. 49497-1 Valentine Stomp 78: No issues 45: RCA 75.388 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, 12″: Official 3030-2, RCA 741.086, RCA CL42343 =, RCA CL89805, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Vi RA5318 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ7023, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives 158152, Living Era CDAJS298 [ex Lp “X” LVA3035], Official 83030-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 49497-2 Valentine Stomp 78: Bb B-10263-A, HMVEx JF4, HMVSw HE2366, Vi V-38554-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, J&B JB056, RCA 430.669, RCA 730.570, RCA PM43686 =, RCA FXM3-7143, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Definitive DRCD11297, Neatwork RP2004, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Saga 066445-2 49497 take descriptions. Second half of bridge at end of first theme:

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-1: Chords, at approx. 38 seconds from start of record. Record approx. 3:15 minutes long. -2: Single notes, at approx. 37 seconds from start of record. Record approx. 3:23 minutes long. Unknown take of matrix 49497 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255 29 August 1929 Thomas Waller—Pipe Organ Solos Victor Studio # 1, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. 56067-1 Waiting At The End Of The Road 78: No issues, RCA-Vi Test Mx.56067-1 [typical example] 12″: CD: JSP JSP928, Neatwork RP2004 56067-2 Waiting At The End Of The Road 78: No issues 12″: CD: Classics 702, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, JSP JSP928, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 56067 take descriptions. Opening of the first chorus: -1: First bar has sustained high note followed by single low note. -2: First bar has sustained high note followed by descending four-note phrase. 56068-1 Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM59, RCA 741.086 CD: JSP JSP928, Neatwork RP2004 56068-2 Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? There are no known issues of 56068-2 in any format. The recording issued as Take-3 on Lp/CD is a truncated version of the real Take-3 as per the following revised take descriptions, but otherwise it is the same recording. Ted Kendall used vinyl tests labelled as “-1” and “-3” for the 4 x CD box set JSP JSP928 issued in 2006. Thus, the actual Take-2 is missing and remains unissued. However, for com-pleteness, the Lp/CD issues of the full and truncated versions are as follows. 56068-3 Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? 78: No issues 12″: (as Take-2) = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA 741.086 (as Take-2), RCA-Camden CAL3201 CD: Classics 702 (ex RFW-1), JSP JSP928 (Take-3 from vinyl test), TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) Truncated version of 56068-3: 78: No issues 12″: (as Take-3) = The Old Masters TOM59, RCA 741.086 (as Take-3) CD: Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 (as Take-3) = Jazz Archives 159262 (as Take-3), Music Memoria 30424 (as Take-3), Neatwork RP2004 (as Take-3) 56068 take descriptions: -1: Introduction followed by the chorus. -3: Introduction followed by the verse and then the chorus. Truncated -3: No introduction. Record begins with the verse from which the first notes are missing, but otherwise the same as Take-3 above. 56069-1 Tanglefoot 78: No issues, Master Sound System Dub Mx.56069-1 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA 741.086 CD: Classics 702, JSP JSP928, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3)

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56069-2 Tanglefoot 78: No issues, Master Sound System Dub Mx.56069-2 12″: = The Old Masters TOM59, RCA 741.086 CD: Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, JSP JSP928, Music Memoria 30424, Neatwork RP2004 56069 take descriptions. End of first chorus: -1: Extra bar. -2: No extra bar. 56070-2 That’s All 78: Vi 23260-B 45: RCA WEJ12 7″: RCA-Vi LPC31-006 10″: RCA LEJ12 12″: RCA 741.086 CD: Classics 702, Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 = Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 = Jazz Archives 159262, JSP JSP928, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 29 August 1929 “Fats” Waller—Piano Solos Victor Studio # 1, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Despite the lower matrix numbers, the recording sheets show the pipe organ solos were recorded from 9:00–11:05, and piano solos between 1:30–2:45, with no indication for both whether am or pm. The matrix numbers could have been blocked out in advance. All titles CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, JSP JSP928 55375-1 Waitin’ At The End Of The Road 78: Bb B-10264-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Collector’s 12-8, RCA 741.086, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Classics 702, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 55375-2 Waiting At The End Of The Road 78: No issues 12″: RCA 741.086, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Neatwork RP2004 55375 take descriptions. End of record: -1: Three bass chords followed by mid-range chord. -2: Treble chord held while two bass notes are played. 55376-1 Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? 78: No issues 45: 12″: RCA 741.094 CD: Neatwork RP2004 55376-2 Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be? 78: No issues 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Living Era AJA5040, Musica Jazz 2MJP1079, RCA 741.094, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450, Vi RA5318 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 702, Ember FBB908, Living Era CDAJA5040, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3), TKO Magnum CECD033 55376 take descriptions. First notes from start of record: -1: Fourth note from start is held for half a bar. -2: Fourth note from start is repeated once. 11 September 1929 Thomas Waller—Piano Solos Victor

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28 West 44th Street, New York City, New York. All titles CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, JSP JSP928 56125-1 Goin’ About 78: No issues 45: [see note] 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5518, Deja Vu DVLP2059, RCA 741.094, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Neatwork RP2004, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2 56125-2 Goin’ About 78: No issues 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111 12″: RCA 741.094, RCA CL42343 =, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 = CD: Classics 702, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 56125 take descriptions: Repeat of first 16-bar theme: -1: played an octave higher. -2: played at the same pitch as before. Note: “Fats” In Fact–The Reissues says the original issues underlined above are correct, and that RCA 741.094 numbers the takes correctly in accordance with this. Liner notes for Ep Pirate MPC506 (first issue) says that it uses Take–1. Hence, FIF descriptions are the wrong way around, and the repeat of the first 16–bar theme on Take–1 is played an octave higher, and played at the same pitch on Take–2. All other available reissues are consistent with these take descriptions. A private collector advises he has a master-pressed Grauer-Keepnews vinyl test of BVE-56125 (vintage 1954–55) which states the matrix number hand-written in pencil on the label as take one, but further checks revealed that data scratched into the wax by the recording engineer, and partially visible under the label, in particular a “+2” notation which probably refers to the amplifier settings (as “Amp. Set” on the Recording Sheet), corresponds with take two. Unknown take of matrix 56125 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255 56126-1 My Feelin’s Are Hurt 78: Vi V-38613-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, “X” LVA3035 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450, Vi RA5318 CD: Classics 702, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 18 September 1929 The Little Chocolate Dandies OKeh New York City, New York (see note). Rex Stewart, c; Leonard Davis, t; J. C. Higginbotham, tb/v–1 [as JR]; Don Redman, cl/as/v–1; Ben-ny Carter, as/v–1; Coleman Hawkins, ts; Fats Waller, p/cel–1; Bobby Johnson, bj; Cyrus St. Clair, bb; George Stafford, d. 402965-C That’s How I Feel Today 78: OK 8728, PaE R542 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, CBS 63366, Electrola OPX51, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, New World NW256, Parlophone PMC1166 =, Parlophone PMC7038 = CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Classics 522, EmArcy 25JD10152 =, JSP JSP928, Magnum Music CECD007, Robert Parker RPCD619 402966-D Six Or Seven Times –1 78: OdEx OR2550, OK 8728, PaE R542, PaE R2550, PaAu A7483, PaSw PZ11127 12″: Folkways FP69 =, Jass 5 =, Parlophone PMC7038 =, Time-Life STL-J10

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CD: Classics 522, JSP JSP928 Note: I have been advised that the location of the OKeh recording studio was at 11 Union Square West, New York City. 24 September 1929 Thomas Waller—Piano Solo Victor Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. 56710-2 Smashing Thirds 78: ASR LB4902 [not in JR], HMV B4902, HMV B8546, HMVF SG543, HMVIn B8546 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X3944 [not in JR], Vi 25338-B, Vi V-38613-B 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF47, RCA 75.388 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, “X” LVA3035 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb 6754-1-RB =, Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA 430.669, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5318 CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 6754-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 = Jazz Archives 158922, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 30 September 1929 “Fats” Waller and his Buddies Victor Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. Henry “Red” Allen, t; Jack Teagarden, tb/vib; Albert Nicholas, Otto Hardwick, as; Larry Binyon, ts; Fats Waller, p; Eddie Condon, bj; George “Pops” Foster, sb (see note); Gene Krupa, d; The Four Wanderers (Herman Hughes, Charles Clinkscales, tenors; Maceo Johnson, baritone; Oliver Childs, bass), v. The recording sheet gives the location and the same instrumentation but without the names. 56727-2 Lookin’ Good But Feelin’ Bad 78: Vi V-38086-A, ViAr V-38086-A 12″: BBC REB685, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-7, Everest FS319, Halcyon HDL115, Hit ST5113, Jazz Society LP12-1, Joker SM3080, Official 3030-2, RCA 741.094, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RA21, Swaggie 850, Yazoo L1070 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb 9986-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5116, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 702, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, Jazz Archives 157022, JSP JSP928, Official 83030-2, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3), TKO Magnum CECD033 56728-1 I Need Someone Like You 78: Vi V-38086-B, ViAr V-38086-B 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-7, Halcyon HDL115, Jazz Society LP12-1, Joker SM3080, RCA 741.094, RCA RA21, Swaggie 850 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Bb BVCJ5116, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 702, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, JSP JSP928, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3), TKO Magnum CECD033 Note: Delaunay’s Hot Discography [1938] and every subsequent discography have listed Al Morgan as the string bassist on this session. However, John Chilton in Who’s Who of Jazz [4th Edition, pages 233–234] says Morgan “left [Fate] Marable [in the Mississippi Valley] at close of summer season 1929, returned to New Orleans, recorded [on 15 November 1929] with Jones–Collins Hot Eight, then journeyed to New York.” Accordingly, he could not possibly have participated in Waller’s recording session in New York on 30 September 1929. Red Allen was present at this session and recalled in The Henry “Red” Allen & J.C. Higginbotham Collection, a Bio-Discography-Documentation, Part

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1a: 1906–1934, compiled by Frank Hoffman [Berlin, 2000, page 75] that “the first time I met Eddie Condon was on a date with the Waller band . . . Bessie Smith came to the rehearsal and Jack Teagar-den happened [to be] playing trombone and vibraphone, and in the rhythm section was Eddie Con-don, Gene Krupa, Pops Foster and quite naturally, Fats Waller.” Based on Allen’s recollection and what is heard on the record, the string bassist is shown here as George “Pops” Foster. 14 October 1929 Ed Green—Billy Higgins and Company Victor Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. Ed Green, Billy Higgins, J. E. Lightfoot [as per FIF and Brian Rust’s The Victor Master Book Vol.2, see note below], Billy Maxey, D. Campbell, J. Wilson, T. Hall, “Jazzlips,” A. Haston, speech; acc. Fats Waller, p. Comedy sketch from the show Hot Chocolates. A copy of the Hudson Theatre's printed program for Connie's "Hot Chocolates" A New Tanskin Revel for the week of 15 July 1929, has the following for “Big Business” in Scene 5 for the show: Kid Licorice: “Jazzlips” Richardson; Manager: Eddie Green; Promoter: Billy Higgins; A Reporter: Billy Maxey; Gamblers: Jessie Wilson, Dick Campbell, J. W. Lightfoot [as per two different Hudson Theatre programs]; Referee: Thomas R. Hall; Moving Picture Magnate: A. A. Haston. There were 12 Scenes in Act One, an entr'acte (Trumpet Solo by Louis Armstrong), and 9 Scenes in Act Two. For Scene 5 in Act Two there is "My Man Is Good for Nothing But Love," performed by Edith Wilson, Louis Armstrong and Thomas Waller. These are the only mentions of Armstrong or Waller in the program. However, a version of the Hudson Theatre program for Connie's "Hot Chocolates" A New Tanskin Revel for the opening night of 20 June 1929, has a different arrangement of Acts and Scenes and without reference to Armstrong and Waller except credit for the music to “Thomas Waller.” In this playbill there is a reference to a “J. E. Lightfoot” in the Prologue and to “J. W. Lightfoot” for the “Big Business” scene. 56782-1 Big Business—Part 1 78: No issues 12″: (Jazz Archives JA7, see note) CD: (Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, see note), JSP JSP948 56782-3 Big Business—Part 1 78: Vi V-38552-A 12″: (Jazz Archives JA7, see note), Smithsonian R012 CD: (Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, see note), Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 702, Galaxy 3899592, JSP JSP928, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 56782: Jazz Archives JA7 and Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, which may be copied from the Lp, both use a composite of Take–1 up to “OK with me” in dialog, and thereafter use Take–3. Classics 702 and TIM Vol.3 use Take–3 throughout. 56782 take descriptions: -1: a) “What, what, what t-t-t-t-time’s the big-big boss comin’?” b) after “OK with me”: “4,000 dollars ain’t no money” -3: a) “Well, well, well, er what, what, t-t-time is the b-b-big boss comin’?” b) “Oh man, 4,000 dollars ain’t no money” 56783-1 Big Business—Part 2 78: No issues CD: JSP JSP948 56783-2 Big Business—Part 2 78: Vi V-38552-B 12″: Jazz Archives JA7, Smithsonian R012 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 702, Galaxy 3899592, JSP JSP928, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 56783: The author has two copies of Victor V-38552 and both have Take–2 in the wax for Side (B), not Take–3 as in FIF, and Take–3 for Side (A). Again, Archives Of Jazz 380107-2 probably copied from Jazz Archives JA7.

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56783 take descriptions: -1: “. . . ma contract read it was to be a decision fight. That’s what it says. I ain’t gonna. . .” -2: “. . . ma contract read it was to be a decision fight. I ain’t gonna. . .” For the McKinney’s Cotton Pickers session of 5 November 1929, please refer to the Miscellaneous section. 6 November 1929 McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Victor 16 West 46th Street Studio, New York City, New York. Joe Smith, Leonard Davis, Sidney De Paris, t; Claude Jones, tb; Don Redman, as/v–1; Benny Carter, as/cl; Coleman Hawkins, Ted McCord, ts; Fats Waller, p/and cel–2; Dave Wilborn [ref Storyville # 58], bj; Billy Taylor, bb; Kaiser Marshall, d. All titles 12″: RCA PM42407 =, RCA-Vi LPV520 =, RCA-Vi RD7561, Vi RA5314 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5518, Classics 625, Frog DGF25, Giants Of Jazz CD53220, JSP JSP928 57066-2 I’d Love It –2 78: Bb B-10706-A, HMV B4967, HMVSw JK2474, Vi V-38133-B, ViAr V-38133-B, ViAr 62-0059 12″: Bb 9683-1-RB =, Franklin Mint FM8060, RCA 741.088, Time-Life STL-J10 CD: Bb 2275-2-RB =, Bb 9683-2-RB = Bb ND90405, Jazz Archives ZET743 57067-1 The Way I Feel Today –1, –2 78: Bb B-10232-B, HMV B4901, HMV B6204, HMVSw JK2166, Vi V-38102-B, ViAr 760-0001-B 12″: RCA 741.109, RCA RA47 CD: See “All titles” 57068-2 Miss Hannah –1, –2 78: Bb B-10232-A, El EG2614, HMV B4901, HMV B6215, HMVIn B6215 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X3946 [ref Storyville # 153], HMVSw JK2166, Vi V-38102-A, ViAr 760-0001-A 12″: Musica Jazz 2MJP1022, RCA 741.109, RCA RA47 CD: Bb 2275-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5105, Jazz Archives ZET743 7 November 1929 McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Victor 28 West 44th Street, New York City, New York. Personnel as 6 November 1929. All titles 12″: RCA 741.109, RCA PM43258 =, Vi RA5314 CD: Frog DGF25, JSP JSP928 57139-3 Peggy 78: Bb B-10706-B, Vi V-38133-A, ViAr V-38133-A, ViAr 62-0059 12″: RCA-Vi LPV520 =, RCA-Vi RD7561, Vi VJL2-0445 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5518, Bb 2275-2-RB =, Classics 625, Giants Of Jazz CD53220 57140-2 Wherever There’s A Will, Baby –1 78: Bb B-10249-B, HMV BD135, HMVSw JK2155, Vi 22736-B 12″: Bb 9683-1-RB =, RCA FXM2-7080 =, RCA NL89277, RCA-Vi RD7561, Time-Life STL-J06 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5518, Bb 9683-2-RB = Bb ND90405, Mosaic MD8-251 57140-3 Wherever There’s A Will, Baby –1 78: No issues 12″: RCA RA47, Vi RA5314 CD: Bb 2275-2-RB =, Classics 625, Giants Of Jazz CD53220, Jazz Archives ZET743, King Jazz 124, Mosaic MD8-251 57140 take descriptions. Redman sings:

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-2: “Wherever there’s a will. . .” and “You know Rome wasn’t built. . .” -3: “Oh, wherever there’s a will. . .” and “Now, you know Rome wasn’t built. . .” 18 November 1929 Jimmie Johnson and his Orchestra Victor 16 West 46th Street, New York City, New York. Joe “King” Oliver, Davidson “Dave” Nelson, t; Jimmy Archey, tb; two unknown, cl/as; (?) Charles H. Frazier, cl/ts; James P. Johnson and Fats Waller, p; unknown, bj/g; Harry Hull, bb; unknown, d; the “Keep Shufflin’ Trio,” v (male trio, one of whom sounds like Waller). The Mosaic CD issue has “prob. Bernard Addison (g, bjo)” and vocal trio as “(possibly Bunn, Johnson and Waller).” 57701-2 You Don’t Understand 78: HMVIt R14398, Vi V-38099-B 45: HMV 7EG8164 7″: Jass 603 12″: Halcyon HDL107, RCA 741.094, Swaggie 849 CD: Classics 671, Halcyon DHDL107, Hot ‘N Sweet 15103-2, JSP JSP928, Mosaic MD6-262 57702-2 You’ve Got To Be Modernistic 78: HMVIt R14398, Vi V-38099-A 45: HMV 7EG8164 7″: Jass 603 12″: Halcyon HDL107, RCA 741.094, RCA PM43259, Swaggie 849 CD: Classics 671, Halcyon DHDL107, Hot ‘N Sweet 15103-2, JSP JSP928, Mosaic MD6-262 25 November 1929 Gene Austin Victor 28 West 44th Street, New York City, New York. Gene Austin, v; acc. unknown, c/tb/two cl/three vn/cello; Fats Waller, p; unknown, g/sb/d.

The recording sheet gives the above instrumentation without naming the participants except Waller. Tor Magnusson in Skivsamlaren (Issue 15, February 1983) suggests the following personnel:

Del Staigers, t; Chuck Campbell, tb; Andy Sannella, as/cl; Jack Pierce, sax/cl; Lou Raderman, Murray Kellner, Benny Posner, vn; Herb Borodkin, cello; Fats Waller, p; Carl Kress, g; Dick Cher-win, sb. 57170-1 My Fate Is In Your Hands 78: HMV B3297, HMVAu B3297, Vi 22223-A 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Jazz Society LP12-1, RCA 741.094 CD: Classics 702, JSP JSP928, Take Two TT414CD, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 4 December 1929 Thomas “Fats” Waller—Piano Solos Victor 28 West 44th Street, New York City, New York. 57190-4 My Fate Is In Your Hands 78: Vi V-38568-A 45: Pirate MPC506 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 741.094, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classics 702, Definitive DRCD11297, Ember FBB908, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJA5040, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3), TKO Magnum CECD033 57191-1 Turn On The Heat 78: Vi V-38568-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1111, RCA 130.247, “X” LVA3035 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, RCA 430.704, RCA 741.094, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 702,

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Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP928, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3) 18 December 1929 “Fats” Waller and his Buddies Victor 28 West 44th Street, New York City, New York. Henry “Red” Allen, Leonard Davis, t; Jack Teagarden, tb/vib; J. C. Higginbotham, tb; Albert Nicho-las, (?) Charlie Holmes or Otto Hardwick [see Storyville 162], cl/as; Larry Binyon, ts; Fats Waller, p; Will Johnson, bj; Pops Foster, sb; Kaiser Marshall, d; Orlando Roberson, v–1. The recording sheet indicates the same instrumentation without giving the names. All titles 12″: Halcyon HDL115, Jazz Society LP12-1, RCA 741.094, Swaggie 850 CD: Bb 07863-61005-2 =, Classics 720, Ember FBB908, Halcyon DHDL115, JSP JSP928, TIM 220947-202 (Vol.3), TKO Magnum CECD033 57926-1 Lookin’ For Another Sweetie –1 78: Vi V-38110-A 12″: See “All titles” CD: See “All titles” 57927-2 Ridin’ But Walkin’ 78: HMV B4971, HMV B6390, HMVAu EA3265, HMVF SG431, Vi V-38119-A, ViAr 1AC-0135-A [FIF says no dub, JR p. xiv says Victor Argentina 1A, 1AC (not IAC as in FIF), and 2A series are dubbed. eBay listing February 2010 confirms 1AC] 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb 9986-1-RB =, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-7, Decca RAL509, Everest FS319, Joker SM3080, Joker SM3086, RCA RA21, RCA-Vi LPV528 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Bb 9986-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5116, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Robert Parker RPCD619 Note: JR and FIF list as 57927-3, but the original recording sheet only shows two takes for this title, and the Bluebird CD issues have 57927-2 from Victor V-38119. There is no take number in the wax of Victor V-38119, but there is a number “3” inscribed in the wax of HMV B4971 which may be the source of the error. However, this is thought to be an HMV number and not a take number, and HMVAu EA3265 shows a very small “1” which also indicates an HMV number. An RCA-Victor test pressing is labelled by hand 57927-2, and the UCSB “Discography of American Historical Re-cordings” (DAHR) lists Take-1 as “Hold” and all commercial issues using Take-2. A note in VJM Jazz & Blues Mart #187 (Summer 2020) says that a private collector has vinyl test pressings of Mx.57927 and 57928 which “clearly show take 2 both in pencil on the label and under the label in engineer’s scrpt.” 57928-2 Won’t You Get Off It Please 78: HMV B4971, HMV B6549, HMVAu EA3713, HMVF SG464, Vi V-38119-B, ViAr 1AC-0135-B [see note above] 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Blue Ace 12BA3602, Collector’s 12-7, Joker SM3080, Living Era AJA5040, Phontastic NOST7608 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Conifer 75605-52271-2, Living Era AJA5040, Proper P1381, Robert Parker RPCD619 Note: All discographies that I’m aware of, including previous versions of this one, and also the Bluebird CD 07863-61005-2, list “Won’t You Get Off It Please” as matrix 57928-1. There are two takes listed on the Recording Sheet without any indication of which take was issued. The original Victor issue V-38119 does not have the usual take number in the wax at the 9 o’clock position. However, in February 2020 a VJM Jazz & Blues Mart auction listed an RCA-Victor vinyl test press-ing as 57928-2, as such hand-written on the label and with a “2” in the wax. Numbers inscribed in the wax as “+4 -4 -5” are believed to refer to the recording amplifier settings, and the latter two numbers correspond to the amplifier settings for Take-2 on the Recording Sheet. In addition, the UCSB “Discography of American Historical Recordings” (DAHR) lists Take-1 as “Hold” and Take-2 as the issued take, presumably because they had access to the “Victor blue history card” which may have provided additional information. Victor V-38119 has the tune title as shown, but Jazz

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Records 5th Edition, and the HMVs (such as HMV B6549 and HMVAu EA3713), have a comma after “It”. See comments in VJM #187 for Mx.57927-2 above. 57929-2 When I’m Alone –1 78: Vi V-38110-B 12″: See “All titles” CD: See “All titles” For “Wipe ‘Em Off” from 3 January 1930, please see the “Miscellaneous” section. 21 March 1930 Thomas Waller—Bennie Paine, Piano Duets Victor Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. Note: The record label on Victor 22371 has “Bennie Paine” but his name is actually spelled Benny Payne. 59720-1 St. Louis Blues 78: HMV B8496, HMVAu B8496, HMVAu EA770, HMVIn B8496 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1341, Vi 22371-A, ViAr 22371-A, ViAr 68-0830, ViJ JA-477-A 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5518, Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA 741.112, RCA CL42343 =, RCA CL89805, RCA PM43270 =, RCA RA29, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi LPM1714 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5121, Classics 720, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP928, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prism PLATCD774, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2, Take Off CD70106 =, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 59721-1 After You’ve Gone 78: HMV B8496, HMVAu B8496, HMVAu EA770, HMVIn B8496 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1341, Vi 22371-B, ViAr 22371-B, ViAr 68-0830, ViJ JA-477-B 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5518, Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA 741.112, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA RA29, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb 2482-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5121, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 720, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP928, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Prism PLATCD774, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 30 October 1930 McKenzie’s Mound City Blue Blowers ARC New York City, New York (see note). Red McKenzie, comb/v–1; Benny Goodman, cl; unknown as/cl; Coleman Hawkins, Bud Freeman, ts; Fats Waller, p; Eddie Condon, bj; Josh Billings, “suitcase” percussion. 10194-3 Girls Like You Were Meant For Boys Like Me 78: No issues 12″: Gardenia 4007, CD: Classics 720, JSP JSP928, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 10195-1 Arkansas Blues –1 78: No issues 12″: CBS 63366, , Gardenia 4007, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC2 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 720, JSP JSP928, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 10195: From information provided by Laurie Wright in September 2006, it seems more likely that Take-1 is used, as per JR, rather than -3. After FIF was published Laurie received a Columbia vinyl test with 10195-1 typed on the label (and repeated in pencil on a blank reverse side label), but not in the wax. A vinyl test of 10194 has 10194-3 typed on the label but also scratched in the run-off area, which confirms the listed take.

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I have been advised that the ARC recording studio was located at 114 East 32nd Street, New York City. 5 March 1931 Ted Lewis and his Band Columbia New York City, New York (see note). Muggsy Spanier, c; Dave Klein, t; George Brunies, tb; Ted Lewis, cl/v–1/v interjections–2; Benny Goodman, cl; Hymie Wolfson, ts; Sol Klein, Sam Shapiro, vn–3; Fats Waller, p/v–4; Tony Girardi, g; Harry Barth, bb/sb; Rudy Van Gelder, d. Revised personnel from information provided by Dan Morgenstern in March 2014, who states that all other listings including Rust are incorrect. Personnel is correct on CD Retrieval RTR79014. 151395-2 Egyptian-Ella –1, –3 78: Co 2428-D, CoD J1148 [JR only] 12″: BBC REB687, Biograph BLPC7, Columbia Record Club D77, Gaps 020, Living Era AJA5017 =, Sunbeam SB115 CD: BBC CD687, Classics 720, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJA5017, Retrieval RTR79014, Robert Parker RPCD609, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4)

Very little piano is heard on “Egyptian-Ella,” leading some authorities to conclude Waller is not on this title. 151396-1 I’m Crazy ‘Bout my Baby [And My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Me] –4 78: Co 2428-D, CoD J1148 [JR only] 12″: BBC REB687, Biograph BLPC7, CBS 63366, Collector’s 12-7, Columbia CJ40847, Columbia Record Club D77, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3080, Sunbeam SB115 CD: BBC CD687, Bellaphon 625.50017, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 720, Columbia CK40847 =, JSP JSP928, Memoir CDMOIR515, Proper P1381, Retrieval RTR79014, Robert Parker RPCD609, Smithsonian AD04821, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) Note I have been advised the recording studio was located either at 1819 Broadway (Gotham Na-tional Bank Bldg.) as shown in the Winter 1930-31 Manhatten phone directory, or 55 Fifth Avenue, where Columbia had moved, as per the Summer 1931 Manhattan Telephone Directory. 6 March 1931 Ted Lewis and his Band Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 5 March 1931). Personnel as 5 March 1931 but omit Wolfson. 151397-3 Dallas Blues –2, –3, –4 78: Ba 33412, BRS 1009, Co 2527-D, Co 35684 [JR lists as no dub], Co 38841 [JR lists as Co 38840, dub], CoAu DO2756 [JR lists as dub], CoE CB446, CoG CB446 [?, as HL. Not listed in JR or FIF as German issue], CoE FB2820, CoEu DC136, CoF DF765, CoG DW4053, CoJ J1255, Me M13379, Or 3132, Pe 16109, Ro 2506 45: Columbia 4-38841 [B207], Columbia B2101, Philips BBE12106, Philips 429194BE 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, BBC REB687, Biograph BLPC7, CBS 63366, Columbia CL6127, Columbia PL5020, Columbia-CBS PMS53155, Sunbeam SB115, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, BBC CD687, CBS-Sony Family Club 001, Classics 720, EmArcy 25JD10153 =, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJA5102, Magnum Music CECD007, Recording Arts JZCD350, Retrieval RTR79014, Robert Parker RPCD609, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 151398-2 Royal Garden Blues –4 78: BRS 1009, Co 2527-D, Co 35684 [JR lists as no dub], Co 38841 [JR lists as Co 38840, no dub], CoAu DO2756, CoE CB446, CoE FB2820, CoG CB446 [?, as HL. Not listed in JR or FIF as German issue], CoEu DC136, CoF DF765, CoG DW4053, CoJ J1255, OK 41579 45: Columbia 4-38840 [B207], Columbia B2101, Philips BBE12106, Philips 429194BE 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, BBC REB687, Biograph BLPC7, CBS 63366, Columbia CL6127, Columbia PL5017, Epic LN24441 [L2N6072],

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I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Living Era CDAJA5102, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Phontastic NOST7619, Recording Arts JZCD350, Sunbeam SB115 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, BBC CD687, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 720, JSP JSP928, Memoir CDMOIR515, Retrieval RTR79014, Robert Parker RPCD609, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 13 March 1931 Thomas “Fats” Waller and his Hot Piano Columbia New York City, New York (see note for 5 March 1931). Fats Waller, p/v. 151417-3 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby [And My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Me] 78: Co 14593-D, OdF 279476, OdG 031817, PaE R1197, PaIt B71078, PaSw PZ11241, Vo 3016 45: Columbia ESDF1461 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, CBS 63366, CBS 63706, CBS Special Products LSP13148, CBS Special Products LSP14503, Epic LN24028 [SN6042] =, Living Era AJA5040, Musica Jazz 2MJP1022, Official 3030-2, Phontastic NOST7619, Tax m8030 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Classics 720, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, EmArcy 25JD10153 =, Flapper PASTCD9742, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Robert Parker RPCD619, Saga 066445-2, Tax S-6-2, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 151418-2 Draggin’ My Heart Around 78: Co 14593-D, OdF 279476, OdG 031817, PaE R1197, PaIt B71078, PaSw PZ11241, Vo 3016 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, CBS 63366, Columbia CL2161, Living Era AJA5040, Tax m8030 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 720, Flapper PASTCD9742, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP928, Living Era CDAJA5040, Magnum Music CECD007, Robert Parker RPCD619, Saga 066445-2, Tax S-6-2, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 14 October 1931 Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra Columbia New York City, New York (see note). Charlie Teagarden, Sterling Bose, t; Jack Teagarden, tb/v; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Joe Catalyne, Max Farley, cl/ts; Adrian Rollini, bsx; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Nappy Lamare, g; Artie Bernstein, sb; Stan King, d. All titles 12″: Conifer CHD153 CD: Classics 698, Conifer [Happy Days] CDHD153, JSP JSP928, Mosaic MD7-211 151839-1 You Rascal You –1 78: Co 2558-D, CoAu DO667, CoE CB424, CoG DW4079 [as HL and FIF. JR has

DW4075], HJCA 611 10″: Jazz Panorama 1807 12″: CBS 63366, Columbia CJ40847, Epic LN24045 [SN6044] =, Living Era AJA5040, Living Era AJA5059, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Columbia CK40847 =, Living Era CDAJA5040, Living Era CDAJA5059, Magnum Music CECD007, Memoir CDMOIR515, Pegasus PGDCD047 151840-1 That’s What I Like About You –1 78: Co 2558-D, CoAu DO667, HJCA 611 10″: Jazz Panorama 1807 12″: CBS 63366, Epic LN24045 [SN6044] =, Living Era AJA5040, Time-Life STL-J08

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CD: Living Era CDAJA5040, Jazz Archives 157022, Memoir CDMOIR515 151841-2 Chances Are 78: Cl 5442-C, CoEu DC144, Ha 1403-H, OK 41551, Ve 2502-V 12″: CBS 63366, Epic LN24046 [SN6044] =, Time-Life STL-J08 CD: Memoir CDMOIR515 151842-1 I Got The Ritz From The One I Love 78: No issues, Columbia Test Mx.151842-1 12″: = The Old Masters TOM61, Time-Life STL-J08 CD: Mosaic MD7-211 [ex Lp Time-Life STL-J08] Note: A Columbia test pressing has a hand-written label with the title “I Got The Ritz From You.” with the same matrix number as W-151842-1. I have been advised the Columbia recording studio was then located at 55 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 10 November 1931 Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra / Gene Austin ARC New York City, New York (see note). Charlie Teagarden, Sterling Bose, t; Jack Teagarden, tb; Pee Wee Russell, cl/as; Joe Catalyne, cl/ts; Adrian Rollini, bsx; Fats Waller, p–1; (?) Fats Waller or Gil Bowers, p–2; Nappy Lamare, g; Harry Goodman, sb; Ray Bauduc, d; Gene Austin, v–2.

Personnel as liner notes for CD Mosaic MD7-211 (issued in 2001), but some authorities give Matty Matlock on clarinet in place of Pee Wee Russell, and Eddie Miller on tenor sax and Gil Rodin on alto sax, rather than Joe Catalyne.

There is some doubt whether it is Waller and/or Gil Bowers on the vocal sides 10977-1 and 10978-3. JR lists as Gil Bowers on these sides. All titles CD: Classics 698, Jazz Oracle BDW8044, JSP JSP928 10976-1 China Boy –1 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jazz Oracle BDW8044 [ex Lp Meritt 6], Mosaic MD7-211 [ex Lp Meritt 6] 10977-1 Lies –2 78: Ace 351024, Ba 32325-B, Do 51024, Me 91235-B, Or 2380-A, Pe 15542-B, Rl 91235, Ro 1752-B, St 91235 CD: See “All titles” 10978-3 I’m Sorry Dear –2 78: Ace 351024, Ba 32325-A, Do 51024, Me 91235-A, Or 2380-B, Pe 15542-A, Rl 91235, Ro 1752-A, St 91235 CD: See “All titles” 10979-1 Tiger Rag –1 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jazz Oracle BDW8044 [ex Lp Meritt 6], Mosaic MD7-211 [ex Lp Meritt 6] Note: I have been advised the ARC recording studio was then located at 1776 Broadway, New York City. 26 July 1932 The Rhythmakers ARC New York City, New York (see note). Henry “Red” Allen, t; Jimmy Lord, cl; Pee Wee Russell, ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Eddie Condon, bj; Jack Bland, g; Pops Foster, sb; Zutty Singleton, d; Billy Banks, v; band vocal responses–2. All titles CD: Collector’s Classics COCD1, JSP JSP928, Retrieval RTR79049 12119-1 I’d Do Anything For You 78: Ba 32530-A [JR not listed], BrF A500316, Me M12457, Pe 15651 10″: Only For Collectors OFC114 12″: CBS 52732, CBS 63366, Collector’s Classics CC55, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, VJM VLP53 CD: See “All titles”

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12119-2 I’d Do Anything For You 78: Ba 32530, BrE 02508-B, Com 105-A, Or 2534, UHCA 105 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Jazz Panorama 1808, Jolly Roger 5025 12″: CBS 52732, Collector’s Classics CC14, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, Time-Life STL-J17, VJM VLP53 CD: See “All titles” 12119 take descriptions. Lead into second vocal: -1: Trumpet with shake at end and very subdued tenor sax. -2: Straight note from trumpet and very prominent tenor sax. Note: The Banner and Perfect issues with Take-1 have the title as shown, while the English Bruns-wick with Take-2 has “I Would Do Anything For You.” 12120-1 Mean Old Bed Bug Blues –1 78: Ba 32502, BrF A500315, Com 105-B, ImpCz 6003, ImpG 18012, Me M12457, Or 2554, Pe 15669, UHCA 105, VoE 20-A, VoE V1021 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Jazz Panorama 1808 12″: CBS 52732, CBS 63366, Collector’s Classics CC14, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, Time-Life STL-J15, VJM VLP53 CD: Memoir CDMOIR515 12120-2 Mean Old Bed Bug Blues –1 78: Co 35882 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Only For Collectors OFC14 12″: CBS 52732, Collector’s Classics CC55, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, VJM VLP53 CD: See “All titles” 12120 take descriptions. Last line of second vocal chorus (first Waller vocal): -1: “. . .chinch poison. . .” -2: “. . .bed bug poison. . .” 12121-2 Yellow Dog Blues 78: Co 35882 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Only For Collectors OFC14 12″: CBS 52732, Collector’s Classics CC14, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, Time-Life STL-J15, VJM VLP53 CD: Magnum Music CECD007 12121-3 Yellow Dog Blues 78: Ba 32502, BrF A500315, ImpCz 6003, ImpG 18012, Me M12481, Or 2554, PaAu A7399, PaE R2810, PaIn DPE9 [JR lists as no dub], PaSw PZ11148, Pe 15669, UHCA 107, VoE 20-B, VoE V1021 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Jazz Panorama 1808 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, CBS 52732, CBS 63366, CBS Special Products LSP14503, Collector’s Classics CC55, Columbia KG31564 =, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, VJM VLP53 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, EmArcy 25JD10153 =, Robert Parker RPCD619 12121 take descriptions. Vocal chorus: -2: Sung throughout. -3: First half sung; second half scatted. 12121 note: A test pressing made in 1992 in the author’s collection is labelled as unissued take 12121-1 but is in fact 12121-3 by comparison with PaE R2810 which has 12121-3 pressed in the wax. 12122-1 Yes, Suh! –2 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s Classics CC55, Jazz Archives JA1

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CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 12122-2 Yes, Suh! –2 78: Ba 32530-B, BrE 02078-A, BrG A9940, Me M12481, Or 2534, PaAu A7399 [JR has no dub], PaE R2810, PaIn DPE9, PaSw PZ11148 [JR has no dub], Pe 15651, UHCA 107 7″: Swaggie JCS33764 10″: Jazz Panorama 1808, Only For Collectors OFC14 12″: CBS 52732, CBS 63366, Collector’s Classics CC14, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC4, VJM VLP53 CD: See “All titles” 12122 take descriptions. First line of vocal “Does my baby call me honey?”: -1: Fourth word emphasised and pitched higher, with last two words dipped in pitch. -2: Whole phrase sung with even emphasis and at same pitch. Note: For location see note for 10 November 1931. 28 September 1932 Monette Moore ARC New York City, New York (see note). Monette Moore, v; acc. Fats Waller, p. TO-1210 A Shine On Your Shoes / Louisiana Hayride 78: No issues 12″: Meritt 4, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 720, Document DOCD-5339, JSP JSP928, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) Note: For location see note for 10 November 1931. 16 May 1934 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York (see note). Herman Autrey, t; Ben Whitted, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v; Albert Casey, g; Billy Taylor, sb; Harry Dial, d/vib. All titles 12″: JSP JSP1106, Swaggie 851 CD: JSP JSP928, King Jazz 114 Note: Lp JSP JSP1106 may be an “=” equivalent to Swaggie 851, but this is not confirmed. 82526-1 A Porter’s Love Song To A Chambermaid 78: Bb B-10016-B, BbC B-10016-B, HMVAu EA2279, MW M7947 [JR has M7949], Vi 24648-A [also issued in France with same catalog number but with tune title in English and French], ViC 24648-A TR: Jazz In America No. 12 [Office Of War Information dated 26 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A1] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 741.112, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 720, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Delta Leisure 33321, Ember FBB908, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Hour JHR73503, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Jazztime JTM8108, Living Era CDAJA5040, Memoir CDMOIR515, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1381, RCA CD90117, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO Magnum CECD033 82527-1 I Wish I Were Twins 78: El EG3703, HMVAu EA1508, HMVEx JF1, Vi 24641-A, ViAr 24641-A, ViC 24641-A, Vi China 24641-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118, RCA 130.278 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Collector’s 12-9, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 430.704, RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 720, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Flapper PASTCD9742,

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Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazz Hour JHR73503, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Jazztime JTM8108, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, Memoir CDMOIR515, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Regal 157282-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO Magnum CECD033 82527-2 I Wish I Were Twins 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s 12-9, = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA 741.112, Swaggie S1243 CD: Neatwork RP2004 82527 take descriptions. Interjection at end of third line of vocal: -1: “Aw, you dog!” -2: “You dog!” Note: Lp Collector’s 12-9 c.1962 may predate RFW3. 82528-1 Armful O’ Sweetness 78: Bb B-10149-B, BbC B-10149-B, HMVEx JF7, HMVSw HE2358, RZAu G24194, Vi 24641-B, ViAr 24641-B, ViC 24641-B, Vi China 24641-B 10″: His Masters Voice DLPL1118, RCA 130.278 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 720, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Ember FBB908, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazz Hour JHR73503, Jazztime JTM8108, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO Magnum CECD033, Vocalion CDVS1942 82529-1 Do Me A Favor 78: HMVEx JF7, HMVSw HE2358, Vi 24648-B [also issued in France with same catalog number but with tune title in English and French], ViC 24648-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Decca RAL509, RCA 730.571, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RA23, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 720, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Ember FBB908, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazz Hour JHR73503, Jazztime JTM8108, Proper P1381, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Regal 157282-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TIM 221404, TKO Magnum CECD033, Vocalion CDVS1942 Note: RCA Victor moved their New York recording operations to East 24 Street in 1930, there to stay until 1969. RCA Photophone opened "The Gramercy Studios" (advertised as "Finest Sound Motion Picture Stages in the East") in 1929. The company's address was shown as 145-155 East 24th Street, and consisted of several adjacent structures, the tallest being a seven-story building originally built in 1907 as a horse stable. Manhattan telephone directories for summer 1930 and winter 1930-31 show "Victor Recording Lab" at 145 E. 24th St; directories from summer 1931 through December 1942 show "Victor Recording Lab" (later changed to "Victor Recording Studio") at 153 E. 24th St. An RCA Victor Division Electrical Transcription sleeve from the mid-1930s shows the New York studio at 155 E. 24th Street, and this address is the one most commonly seen for the studios in publi-cations from later decades. It is possible that 153 and 155 were different addresses for the same building. 17 August 1934 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Albert Casey, g; Billy Taylor, sb; Harry Dial, d/speech–1. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, JSP JSP1106, Saville SVL182, Swaggie 851 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 720, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Ember FBB908, Jazz Hour JHR73503, Jazztime JTM8108, JSP JSP928, King Jazz 114

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83699-1 Georgia May 78: Bb B-10078-B, BbC B-10078-B, HMVEx JF12, RZAu G24308, Vi 24714-B, ViAr 24714-B, Vi China (Shanghai) 24714-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118, RCA 130.278 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 430.704, RCA 741.112 CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Living Era CDAJA5040, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO UAE30212 84106-1 Then I’ll Be Tired Of You 78: HMVEx JF13, Vi 24708-A, ViAr 24708-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118 12″: RCA 741.112, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb 82876-59951-2 = , Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Gallerie GALE412, Proper P1381, RCA CD90117 84107-1 Don’t Let It Bother You –1 78: HMVEx JF12, HMVIn N4361, HMVSp AE4518, Vi 24714-A, ViAr 24714-A, Vi China (Shanghai) 24714-A, ViC 24738-B 10″: RCA 130.278 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, Deja Vu DVLP2059, J&B JB056, RCA 730.571, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Delta Leisure 33321, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz MMPJAZ/2CD, Living Era CDAJS298, Object Enterprises ORO107, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Proper P1381, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Readers Digest RB7-187-1, Regal 157282-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO UAE30212 84108-1 Have A Little Dream On Me 78: HMVEx JF13, Vi 24708-B, ViAr 24708-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Decca RAL509, RCA 731.054, RCA RA23, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Columbia River CRG120016, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, L’Art Vocal 4, Prestige CDSGP0168, Proper P1381, RCA CD90117, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TIM 221404, TKO UAE30212 28 September 1934 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Floyd O’Brien, tb; Mezz Mezzrow, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/speech–1/v–2; Albert Casey, g; Billy Taylor, sb; Harry Dial, d/vib. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Decca RAL509, JSP JSP1106, RCA 730.571, RCA PM43686 =, Swaggie 851 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Ember FBB908, Jazz Hour JHR73503, JSP JSP928, King Jazz 114, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 84417-1 Serenade For A Wealthy Widow –1 78: Bb B-10262-A, HMVEx JF8, HMVF K7863, HMVIt GW1318, HMVSw HE2619, Vi 24742-A, ViC 24808-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118, Jolly Roger 5032, RCA 130.278 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Musica Jazz unnumbered, President PLE525, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL182, Vi RA5138 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazztime JTM8108, Parade PAR2003, Proper P1382, Robert Parker RPCD619, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4)

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84418-1 How Can You Face Me? –2 78: ASR L24737, Bb B-10143-B, BbC B-10143-B, HMVEx JF14, HMVF K7863, HMVIt HN727, Vi 24737-A, ViAr 24737-A, ViC 24737-A 12″: RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Jazztime JTM8109, L’Art Vocal 4, Object Enterprises ORO107, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1382, Recording Arts JZCD348, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4) 84419-1 Sweetie Pie –2 78: ASR L24737, Bb B-10262-B, HMVEx JF8, HMVF K7861, HMVIt GW1318, HMVSw HE2619, Vi 24737-B, ViAr 24737-B, ViC 24737-B, ViJ JA-404-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118, RCA 130.278 12″: Joker SM4022, RCA 430.704, Saville SVL182, Vi RA5138 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Delta Leisure 33321, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazztime JTM8109, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1382, TIM 220948-202 (Vol.4), TKO UAE30212 84420-1 Mandy –2 78: El EG7790, HMVEx JF11, HMVIn N4363 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X4464, HMVSp GY281, Vi 24738-A, ViAr 24738-A, ViC 24738-A, Vi China 24738-A [ref Storyville # 162] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118 12″: Deja Vu DVLP2059, Joker SM4022, RCA 430.571, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL182, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5138 CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ143, Early Bird EBCS1008, Falcon UN35016, Four Star FS40056, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazztime JTM8109, Object Enterprises ORO078, ORO107, Pegasus PGNCD886, Reader’s Digest RB7-187-4, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5), TIM 221404, TKO UAE30212 84421-1 Let’s Pretend There’s A Moon –2 78: HMVAu EA1510, HMVEx JF14 [confirmed as dub by note in JR], HMVIn BD298 [ref S1996/7], HMVIn NE219, Vi 24742-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1118, RCA 130.278 12″: Saville SVL182 CD: Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazztime JTM8109, Memoir CDMOIR515, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pegasus PGNCD886, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5), TIM 221404, TKO UAE30212 84422-1 You’re Not The Only Oyster In The Stew –2 78: Bb B-10261-B, HMV BD298, HMVEx JF11, HMVF K7861, HMVF K8526, HMVIt HN727 [not HN707, see FIF “Corrections”], HMVSc X4464, HMVSp GY281, HMVSw HE2344 [JR and FIF have no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with single run- off, while ViAr 24738-B has double eccentric run-off], HMVSw JK2344 [JR only], Vi 24738-B, ViAr 24738-B, Vi China 24738-B [ref Storyville # 162], Vi 20-2218-B [FIF has both dub and no dub, JR has dub only, but author’s copy is no dub with same groove dimensions and double eccentric run-off as Bb B-10261-B], ViJ JA-404-A 45: RCA 21014 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0042, 27-0043, 947-0077 [EPBT1001] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 =, RCA 130.278 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Joker SM3230 =, Joker SM4022, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.704, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89574, RCA-Vi LPM10043 =, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Saville SVL182, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi VJL2-0337 CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Best BSTCD9105,

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Best Of Jazz 4006, Classic Jazz CDC1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Columbia River CRG120016, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Early Bird EBCS1008, Flapper PASTCD9742, Four Star FS40056, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazztime JTM8109, L’Art Vocal 4, Memoir CDMOIR515, Object Enterprises ORO078, Official 83030-2, Prestige CDSGP089, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5), TIM 221404 7 November 1934 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Bill Coleman, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Albert Casey, g; Billy Taylor, sb; Harry Dial, d/vib. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, JSP JSP1108, Saville SVL182 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ139, Early Bird EBCS1008, Ember FBB908, Four Star FS40056, Jazz Hour JHR73503, JSP JSP928, King Jazz 114, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pegasus PGNCD886, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5) 84921-1 Honeysuckle Rose 78: Vi 24826-A, ViAr 24826-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Decca RAL509, Heritage MFPL82803, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 430.571, RCA 731.054, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43686 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Reader’s Digest RD4-136-5, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, BBC CD725, Best Of Jazz 4006, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Brisa 48038-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Columbia River CRG120016, Delta Leisure 33321, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Jazztime JTM8108, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Platinum 32852, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Regal 157282-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 221404, Wave MHPC85633 84922-1 Believe It, Beloved 78: El EG3703, HMV BD134, HMVAu EA1509, HMVEx JF15, HMVIn BD134 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X4430, HMVSc X7475, HMVSp AE4484, Vi 24808-A, ViAr 24808-A, ViC 24808-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Living Era AJA5040, Phontastic NOST7653, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Jazztime JTM8109, Living Era CDAJA5040, CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Recording Arts JZCD349, Stagedoor SDC8085 84923-1 Dream Man [Make Me Dream Some More] 78: Bb B-10261-A, HMV BD117, HMVAu EA1457, HMVF K7454, HMVF K8526, HMVSw HE2344 [FIF and JR, confirmed by author’s copy with single run-off, while vinyl test with author has double eccentric run-off], HMVSw JK2344 [JR only, no dub], Vi 24801-A 45: RCA A72V0191, RCA-Vi EPA1502 10″: Blue Ace 1048 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 730.571, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Disky MP791812, Giants a Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 160672,

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Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazztime JTM8109, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJA5077, Object Enterprises ORO107, Prestige CDSGP0168, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 = 84924-1 I’m Growing Fonder Of You 78: HMV BD117, HMVAu EA1510, Vi 24801-B 10″: Blue Ace 1048 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 = CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, Columbia River CRG120016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazztime JTM8109, L’Art Vocal 4, Prestige CDSGP0168, Regal 157282-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 84925-1 If It Isn’t Love 78: HMVEx JF15, HMVSc X4430 [JR only], Vi 24808-B, ViAr 24808-B 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Living Era AJA5040, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.112, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 = CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Falcon UN35016, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazztime JTM8109, Living Era CDAJA5040, Object Enterprises ORO107, Prestige CDSGP0168 84926-1 Breakin’ The Ice 78: HMVAu EA1457, Vi 24826-B, ViAr 24826-B 12″: Deja Vu DVLP2059, Living Era AJA5040, President PLE525, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 = CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Jazztime JTM8109, Living Era CDAJA5040, Parade PAR2003, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Regal 157282-2 16 November 1934 “Fats” Waller—Piano Solos Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Collector’s 12-8, RCA PM43270 = CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Classics 732, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP946, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5) 86208-2 African Ripples 78: Bb B-10115-B, BbC B-10115-B, HMV B8546, HMVAu EA1458, HMVEx JF41, HMVIn B8546 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE2289, Vi 24830-A, ViAr 24830-A, ViAr 68-0796 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 731.054, RCA CL42343 =, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Ember FBB908, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Living Era CDAJS298, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Proper P1382, RCA Victor 74321-763612 86209-1 Clothes Line Ballet 78: Bb B-10098-B, HMVAu EA1524 [as JR, FIF has EA1254, but see Mx. 86211-1], HMVEx JF35, Vi 25015-B, ViAr 25015-B 12″: Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA 731.054, RCA CL42343 =, RCA RA23, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Flapper PASTCD9742 86210-1 Alligator Crawl 78: Bb B-10098-A, HMV B8784, HMVAu EA1458, HMVEi IP370, HMVEx JF41, HMVF K8176, HMVIt HN2632 [JR only], HMVSA 101, HMVSc X4490,

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HMVSc X4507 [JR, and see Storyville # 153], HMVSp AE4581, HMVSp IW89, HMVSw K8176, Vi 24830-B, ViAr 24830-B, ViAr 68-0796, ViJ A1337 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF47 12″: ABC L38415 = BBC Records REB598 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Decca RAL509, Everest FS319, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Joker SM3230 =, Official 3030-2, Pogo Platten 101, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA CL89805, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RA23, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ABC CD38415 = BBC CD598 =, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Axis 701764-2, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Columbia River CRG120016, Disky MP791812, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Living Era CDAJS298, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prestige CDSGP089, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Robert Parker RPCD619, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Saga 066445-2, Vocalion CDVS1942 86211-1 Viper’s Drag 78: Bb B-10133-B, HMV B8784, HMVAu EA1524, HMVEi IP370, HMVEx JF35, HMVF K8176, HMVIn N4480 [dub, ref Storyville # 153], HMVIt HN2632, HMVSA 101, HMVSp IW89, HMVSw K8176, Vi 25015-A, ViAr 25015-A, Vi 27768-A, ViC 27768-A TR: AFRS Downbeat 313, AFRS Downbeat 349 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF47 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Decca RAL509, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.570, RCA CL89805, RCA FXM3-7143, RCA PM43686 =, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Stash ST119, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Best BSTCD9105, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Disky MP791812, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saga 066445-2 5 January 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio # 2, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Bill Coleman, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/po–2/v–3; Albert Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Harry Dial, d. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, JSP JSP1108 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, JSP JSP946, TIM 220949-202 (Vol.5) 87082-1 I’m A Hundred Percent For You –1, –3 78: Vi 24863-A, ViAr 24863-A 12″: RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Vi RD27047, Saville SVL189 CD: Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Ember FBB908, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Archives 160672, King Jazz 114, Proper P1382 87082-3 I’m A Hundred Per Cent For You –1 78: HMVEx JO179, HMVF K7508, HMVH JO179, HMVSp AE4484, HMVSp IW96, Vi 24867-B, ViAr 24867-B, ViJ JA-491-B 12″: RCA 430.571, RCA 741.112, RCA RA23 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Classics 732, Ember FBB908, Empress RAJCD824, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, King Jazz 114, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Robert Parker RPCD635 87082-1 vocal version; 87082-3 instrumental version. 87083-1 Baby Brown –1, –3

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78: Bb B-10109-B, Vi 24846-B, ViAr 24846-B 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: Official 3030-2, RCA 430.571, RCA 730.571, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RMP5108, Saville SVL189 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Ember FBB908, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Archives 160672, King Jazz 114, Milan 301690-4, Official 83030-2, Parade PAR2003, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25, Rockin’ Chair CD25 87083-3 Baby Brown –1 78: HMVEx JF45, HMVF K7508, HMVF SG464, HMVSc X4454, HMVSp AE4503, HMVSp GY361, HMVSw HE2361, Vi 24867-A, ViAr 24867-A, ViJ JA-491-A 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF38 12″: RCA 741.112, RCA PM43686 =, RCA RA23, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Classics 732, Ember FBB908, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, King Jazz 114, Robert Parker RPCD635, RCA Jazz Tribune # 25 87083-1 vocal version; 87083-3 instrumental version. Unknown take of matrix 87083: 12″: President PLE525 87084-1 Night Wind –2, –3 78: HMVAu EA1482, HMVSp AE4503, HMVSp GY361, Vi 24853-B, ViAr 24853-B, ViJ JA-489-B 12″: RCA 741.112, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA23, RCA-Vi RD27047, Saville SVL189 CD: Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, King Jazz 115, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 87085-1 Because Of Once Upon A Time –1, –3 78: HMV BD134, HMVIn BD134 [ref S1996/7], Vi 24846-A, ViAr 24846-A 12″: RCA 430.571, RCA 730.571, RCA PM43696 =, Saville SVL189 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 732, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Delta Leisure 33321, King Jazz 115, Milan 301690-4, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 87086-1 I Believe In Miracles –2, –3 78: HMVAu EA1482, HMVSw JK2796, Vi 24853-A, ViAr 24853-A, ViJ JA-489-A TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3468 45: HMV 7EG8022, RCA-Vi 947-0095 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 731.054, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5, Saville SVL189 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Delta Leisure 33321, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, King Jazz 115, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Stagedoor SDC8085 87087-1 You Fit Into The Picture –1, –3 78: El EG6369, HMV BD5333, HMVAu EA1509, HMVEx JO179, HMVH JO179, Vi 24863-B, ViAr 24863-B 12″: RCA 430.571, RCA 741.113, RCA PM43696 =, Saville SVL189 CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Jazz Archives 160672, King Jazz 115, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 6 March 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Rudy Powell, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v–1/cel–2; Albert Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Harry Dial, d. All titles CD: JSP JSP946, King Jazz 115 88776-1 Louisiana Fairy Tale –1 78: Vi 24898-A, ViAr 24898-A

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12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1113, RCA 741.113, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88776-2 Louisiana Fairy Tale –1 78: HMVSw HE3083 [JR lists for 88776-1 and does not list Take–2 at all] 12″: Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1108, RCA 741.113 CD: Neatwork RP2004 88776 take descriptions. Interjection in last chorus: -1: “Ah, ha. Oh latch on, latch on, yes” -2: “Ah, mercy. Ah, you children, latch on latch on” 88777-1 I Ain’t Got Nobody [And Nobody Cares for Me] –1 78: Vi 24888-B, ViAr 24888-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Dance Band Days DBD16, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, JSP JSP1108, RCA 731.054, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL189 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 07863-66618-2, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Living Era CDAJS298, Parade PAR2003, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), TIM 221404 88778-1 I Ain’t Got Nobody [And Nobody Cares for Me] 78: El EG3397, HMVEx JF32, HMVSp AE4565, Vi 25026-A, ViAr 25026-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 430.571, RCA 731.054 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88777-1 vocal version. 88778-1 instrumental version. 88779-1 Whose Honey Are You? –1 78: HMVAu EA1500, Vi 24892-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Deja Vu DVLP2059, JSP JSP1108, RCA 731.054, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL189 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb 07863-66618-2, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classics 746, Columbia River CRG120016, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Delta Leisure 33321, Ember FBB908, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Living Era CDAJS298, Parade PAR2003, Prestige CDSGP0168, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88780-1 Whose Honey Are You? –2 78: El EG3398, HMVEx JF45, HMVF SG431, HMVSp GY362, HMVSw HE2361, Vi 25027-A, ViAr 25027-A, ViJ JA-508-A [Side B is Paul Whiteman] 12″: Bb AXM2-5511 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 430.571, RCA 731.054 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88779-1 vocal version. 88780-1 instrumental version. 88781-1 Rosetta –1, –2 78: Vi 24892-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 731.054, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88782-1 Rosetta –2 78: Bb B-10156-B, El EG3397, Vi 25026-B, ViAr 25026-B, ViJ A1241, ViJ JA-537-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1113, RCA 731.054, RCA RA23

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CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classics 746, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88781-1 vocal version. 88782-1 instrumental version. 88783-1 Pardon My Love –1 78: HMV BD5278, HMVIn BD5278 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1103, Vi 24889-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1113, RCA 731.054, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88784-1 What’s The Reason [I’m Not Pleasin’ You] –1 78: HMV BD156, HMVAu EA1500, HMVIn BD156 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1103, Vi 24889-B, Vi 20-2643-A [Both FIF and JR have no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions and single run-off to Vi 24889-B which has a double eccentric run-off], ViJ JA-497-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb AXM2-5575 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 741.113, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL189 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classics 746, Columbia River CRG120016, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Ember FBB908, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Object Enterprises ORO107, [Pickwick] SMS23, Prestige CDSGP0168, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), TKO UAE30212 88785-1 What’s The Reason [I’m Not Pleasin’ You] –2 78: El EG3398, HMVEx JF32, HMVSp AE4565, Vi 25027-B, ViAr 25027-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.113 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88784-1 vocal version. 88785-1 instrumental version. 88786-1 Cinders –1, –2 78: Vi 24898-B, ViAr 24898-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1113, RCA 741.113, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Lasertech 942D, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 88787-1 [Oh Suzanna] Dust Off That Old Pianna –1 78: HMV BD156, HMVAu EA1508, HMVIn BD156 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY362, HMVSp IW101, Vi 24888-A, ViAr24888-A, ViJ JA-497-B 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5575 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, J&B JB056, JSP JSP1113, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 430.571, RCA 741.113, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL189, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 07863-66618-2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 746, Columbia River CRG120016, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Falcon UN35016, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Lasertech 942D, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, Living Era CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Object Enterprises ORO107, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Recording Arts JZCD350, TKO UAE30212, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) Note: “Suzanna” is spelled as such on the original recording sheet and Victor 24888-A. 11 March 1935 Associated Program Service transcriptions Associated Electrical Research Products Inc. Studios, Bronx, New York.

According to a publicity flyer, the “Honeysuckle Rose” Lp issue was produced by Jack Tow-ers, Jerry Valburn, and Will Warner, and was due to be released in January 1981. The three-Lp set was produced by arrangement with the Fats Waller Estate and the Muzak Corporation, who provided all the parts and acetates. CD Jazz Unlimited 203-2076 uses the Jerry Valburn master tape for the Lp issue, remastered for the CD issue. Fats Waller (as “Flip Wallace”), p/v and/or speech–1; Rudy Powell, cl–2/as–3.

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A265-2 All titles TR: No issues 45: RCA-Vi 947-0193 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, RCA 430.208 =, CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Memoir CDMOIR515, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD528 Baby Brown –1, –2 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Viper’s Drag TR: Voice Of America Pgm No. 69 [dated 1956] 12″: Vogue 502.717 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 How Can You Face Me? –1, –2 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Giants IECJ321B Down Home Blues 12″: RCA PM43270 = CD: RCA Jazz Tribune # 23 Note: A single-sided Associated test pressing in the author’s collection for Mx.A265-2 has a stick on Associated label with the tune titles typed and not printed, and with the name Thomas “Fats” Waller, not “Flip Wallace” as per the issued Associated ETs. A266-2 All titles TR: Associated No.182-A 45: RCA-Vi 947-0194 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, RCA 430.208 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD528 Dinah –1, –3 CD: Vogue 670.219 Handful Of Keys 12″: RCA-Vi LPV543 =, Vogue 502.717 CD: Milan 301690-4 Solitude –1, –3 CD: Vogue 670.219 A267-2 All titles TR: Associated No.254-A 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, RCA 430.208 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Prism PLATCD774, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097 Crazy ‘Bout My Baby –1 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Giants IECJ321C Tea For Two –1 45: RCA-Vi EPC1246-3 = 12″: RCA 430.221, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, Vi RA5318, Vogue 502.717 CD: Milan 301690-4, RCA 2965-2 Believe Me, Beloved –1

Last title is “Believe It, Beloved” but FIF lists as above on original Associated transcription, and confirmed as such by Ken Crawford in a note to the author 30 August 2003. A268-2 All titles TR: Associated No.261-A 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097

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Sweet Sue –1 12″: Vogue 502.717 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Somebody Stole My Gal –1 12″: Vogue 502.717 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Milan 301690-4 Honeysuckle Rose 12″: Smithsonian P6-21010 CD: Milan 301690-4, Mode Laser 670.012, Smithsonian DIDP071657/RD039 A269-2 All titles TR: Associated No.253-B 10″: Ri-Disc RD1 12″: Collector’s Classics CC19, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, Rarest Fats Waller RFW4 = The Old Masters TOM61, RCA 741.113, Trip TLP5819 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Saga 066445-2 [no speech], Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097 Night Wind –1 CD: Fuel 30206142622 African Ripples Because Of Once Upon A Time A270-2 All titles TR: Associated No.270-B 45: RCA-Vi 947-0197 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 =, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097 Where Were You On The Night Of June The Third? –1 Clothes Line Ballet CD: Proper P1382 Don’t Let It Bother You –1 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 A271-2 All titles TR: Associated No.260-A [Link has scan of probable test pressing] 45: RCA-Vi 947-0198 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD539 “E” Flat Blues 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi LPV743 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23 Alligator Crawl CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Vogue VGCD600097 Zonky TR: Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 12″: RCA PM43270 = CD: Jazz Giants IECJ321C, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, Vogue VGCD600097 A272-2 All titles TR: Associated No.259-A, Musak 414 45: RCA-Vi 947-0195 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.208 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Milan 301690-4, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097

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Hallelujah Do Me A Favor –1 California, Here I Come CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 A273-2 All titles TR: Associated No.263-A 45: RCA-Vi 947-0194 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.208 =, CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Prism PLATCD774, Saga 066464-2, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling My Fate Is In Your Hands Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1 A274-2 All titles TR: No issues 45: RCA-Vi 947-0196 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120577, Stash STCD539, Vogue VGCD600097 You’re The Top Blue Turning Grey Over You Russian Fantasy 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book of the Month Records 50-5255, RCA CL42343 =, RCA-Vi LPV543 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 March–April 1935 Hooray For Love film soundtrack RKO Hollywood, Calif. Fats Waller, p/speech and v; Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jeni LeGon, speech/v/tap dancing; child extras, v; acc. by studio orchestra. I’m Livin’ In A Great Big Way 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Milan A271, = The Old Masters TOM59 CD: Jazz Anthology 550222, Rhino R2-79805 DVDR: Warner Brothers Archive Collection 1000285438 [complete film on DVD-R] VID: Milan Jazz 15332-3 Note: An excerpt from the film may be seen by clicking on the tune title above. 8 May 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Rudy Powell, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v; Albert Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Harry Dial, d. All titles CD: JSP JSP946 89760-1 Lulu’s Back In Town 78: ASR L25063, HMVAu EA1563, HMVEx JF47, HMVIn NE237 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp AE4571, HMVSw HE2631, Vi 25063-A, ViAr 25063-A, ViC 25063-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb AXM2-5575 =, Book Of the Month Records 50-5255, JSP JSP1113, Official 3030-2, Phontastic NOST7657, RCA 37SM06, RCA 741.113, RCA PM43696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Reader’s Digest RD4-45-6 =, Reader’s Digest-RCA RD4-111, Saville SVL189

Rarest Fats Waller RFW2

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CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Columbia River CRG120016, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Delta Leisure 33321, Early Bird EBCS1008, Ember FBB908, Four Star FS40056, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazz Hour JHR73503, King Jazz 115, Lasertech 942D, Living Era CDAJS298, Object Enterprises ORO078, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGNCD886, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, RCA BJ02, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, Proper P1382, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Recording Arts JZCD349, Regal 157282-2, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), TKO UAE30212 89760-2 Lulu’s Back In Town CD: See “All titles” 89760 take descriptions. On Take-2 Waller says “What? Mercy” during the vocal comments at the start of the record. 89761-1 Sweet And Slow 78: ASR L25063, HMVAu EA1563, HMVEx JF47, HMVIn NE237 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp AE4571, HMVSw HE2631, Vi 25063-B, ViAr 25063-B, ViC 25063-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, JSP JSP1113, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA 741.113, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL189, Time-Life STL-J15, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 07863-66618-2, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Delta Leisure 33321, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Archives 160672, King Jazz 115, Laserlight 15.711, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 89762-1 You’ve Been Taking Lessons In Love [From Somebody New] 78: BRS 1013, HMV B10684 [JR/FIF have dub. BR letter 8/11/03 confirms], Vi 25044-B, ViAr 25044-B, ViB 25044-B 45: HMV 7M208 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, JSP JSP1113, President PLE525, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 741.113, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, King Jazz 115, Parade PAR2003, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 89763-1 You’re The Cutest One 78: Bb B-10129-B, HMVIt GW1214, Vi 25039-B, ViAr 25039-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Collector’s 12-9, JSP JSP1113, RCA 741.113, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66618-2, Classics 746, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, King Jazz 115, Proper P1382, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 89764-1 I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 78: Bm 1099, BRS 1013, El EG3602 [as JR, confirmed by Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Archive, May 2007. Not EG3607 as HL and FIF], HMV B9935, HMV BD5031, HMVF SG304, HMVIn BD5031 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1238, HMVSw HE2362 [FIF and JR, but JR no dub], Vi 25044-A, ViAr 25044-A, ViB 25044-A, Vi 42-0037-A [dub as per dimension check with Vi 25044-A with Hansjürg Richner. JR/FIF incur rectly list as no dub], Vi 420-0234, ViC 25194-B [alternate coupling], ViJ A1241, ViJ JA-537-B 45: HMV 7EG8255, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF37, RCA 21013 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0037 =, 27-0044, 947-0076 [EPBT1001], EPA5140 =, EPC1246-2 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255,

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CBS-Sony Family Club FCPA730, Dance Band Days DBD16, Heritage MFPL82804, J&B JB056, JSP JSP1113, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Official 1, Official 3030-2, President PLE525, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.571, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA23, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA RJL2021/22, RCA RJL2590/91/92/93/94, RCA RMP5108, RCA SPLD1096, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA Special Products DPL1-0375, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Reader’s Digest RD4-136-5, Saville SVL189, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5318 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 3137-2-RB, Bb 07863-66640-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, King Jazz 115, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Milan 301690-4, Official 81, Official 83030-2, Parade PAR2003, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1382, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, Regal 157282-2, Segue CDMOIR306, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), Wave MHPC85634 89765-1 Hate To Talk About Myself 78: HMVIt GW1214, Vi 25039-A, ViAr 25039-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, JSP JSP1113, RCA 741.113, Saville SVL189 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 746, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ202, King Jazz 115, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6) 24 June 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio # 2, Trinity Church Building, Camden, New Jersey. Herman Autrey, t; Rudy Powell, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Arnold Boling, d. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, JSP JSP946 88989-1 Dinah 78: El EG3683, HMV BD5040, HMVAu EA2083, HMVEx JF46, HMVF SG383, HMVIn BD5040 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt HN2996, HMVSc X8004, HMVSp AE4555, HMVSw HE2356, Vi 25471-A, Vi 29988- [see note], ViAr 24988-A, ViB 25471-A, ViC 25471-A, ViJ JA-869-A [Note: Vi 29988- is listed in Jazz Records and subsequent discographies, but an auction listing in VJM Jazz & Blues Mart No. 181, Summer 2018, confirms ViAr 24988-A and B and so Vi 29988 is probably incorrect] TR: Jazz In America No. 14 [Office Of War Information dated 28 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A3] 45: RCA 1189 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Dance Band Days DBD16, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, J&B JB056, Joker SM3230 =, President PLE525, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 730.571, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA23, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Saville SVL194 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Best BSTCD9105, Brisa 48038-2, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 746, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Columbia River CRG120016, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908,

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Falcon UN35016, Flapper PASTCD9742, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, King Jazz 115, Living Era CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Parade PAR2003, Prestige CDSGP089, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1382, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Recording Arts JZCD349, Regal 157282-2, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), TIM 221404, TKO UAE30212, Vocalion CDVS1942 88990-1 Take It Easy 78: El EG3643, HMV BD5199, Vi 25078-B 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb AXM2-5575 =, Collector’s 12-9, RCA 731.054, Saville SVL194 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Classics 746, Columbia River CRG120016, Ember FBB908, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53264, King Jazz 115, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, TIM 220950-202 (Vol.6), TKO UAE30212 88991-1 You’re The Picture [I’m The Frame] 78: HMV B10830, HMVFi TG224 [FIF and JR, but JR no dub], HMVSw HE3083, Vi 25075-B, ViAr 25075-B 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1138 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, RCA 741.113, RCA RA23, Saville SVL194 CD: Classics 760, King Jazz 116, Lasertech 942D, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 88992-1 My Very Good Friend The Milkman 78: ASR LB5376, HMV BD1218, HMV BD5376, HMVIt HN2584, Vi 25075-A, ViAr 25075-A, ViB 26831-B 45: Electrola 7MW106, HMV 7EG8255, HMV 7M128, La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1005, La Voix De Son Maître 7GF176, RCA EPA1503, RCA-Vi EPA1503 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Dance Band Days DBD16, President PLE525, RCA 730.571, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL194 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Best BSTCD9105, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classics 760, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Disky MP791812, Early Bird EBCS1008, Empress RAJCD824, Flapper PASTCD9742, Four Star FS40056, Gallerie GALE412, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, King Jazz 116, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Object Enterprises ORO078, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203, PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Pegasus PGNCD886, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 88993-1 Blue Because Of You 78: Bb B-10322-B, BbC B-10322-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, President PLE525, RCA 741.113, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL194 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 760, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, King Jazz 116, Lasertech 942D, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 88994-1 There’s Going To Be The Devil To Pay 78: Vi 25078-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb AXM2-5575 =, RCA FPM1-7001, Saville SVL194 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Classics 760, Columbia River CRG120016, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Hallmark 702262, King Jazz 116, Lasertech 942D, Past Perfect 220333-203, Prestige CDSGP0168, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) =, TKO UAE30212 88995-1 12th Street Rag 78: HMV BD262, HMVF K7601, HMVF SG174, HMVIt GW1236, HMVIt GW1900, HMVSc X8004, HMVSp GY886, Vi 25087-A, ViAr 25087-A, ViAr 68-1358-A,

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ViC 25087-A, ViJ A1114, ViJ JA-585-A 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF38 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Dance Band Days DBD16, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Heritage MFPL82810, President PLE525, RCA 730.572, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516= RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL194, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb BVCJ7023, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Brisa 48038-2, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 760, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Empress RAJCD824, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Giants Of Jazz CD53080, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, King Jazz 116, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Object Enterprises ORO107, Parade PAR2003, Parade PAR2011, Past Perfect 220333-203, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Recording Arts JZCD350, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) =, TIM 221404, Wave MHPC85640 88996-1 There’ll Be Some Changes Made 78: Bb B-10322-A, BbC B-10322-A, Vi 20-2216-A [FIF has both dub and no dub. JR has no dub only, and author’s copy appears to be no dub, with double eccentric run-off and groove dimensions as Bb B-10322-A, but with a new record number embossed in run- off] 45: RCA A72V0191 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Prestige P24113, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classics 760, Disky MP791812, King Jazz 116, Past Perfect 220333-203, [Pickwick] SMS23, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, Recording Arts JZCD350, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 88997-1 Somebody Stole My Gal 78: Bm 1099, HMVAu EA1630, HMVEx JF46, RCA Victor 25194-A [reissue], Vi 25194-A, ViAr 25194-A, ViC 25194-A, ViC 25194-A [ViC listed twice as such in FIF, but JR only lists Vi 25194-A. ViC issue confirmed by eBay listing 7/08], ViJ JA-691-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb AXM2-5575 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Joker SM4022, President PLE525, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 730.572, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV516 = RCA-Vi RD7779 =, Saville SVL194 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classics 760, Columbia River CRG120016, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Legends JAZ1011, King Jazz 116, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) =, TKO UAE30212 88998-1 Sweet Sue 78: HMV BD298, HMVIn BD298 [S1996/7], HMVSp AE4555, Vi 25087-B, ViAr 25087-B, ViAr 68-1358-B, ViC 25087-B, ViJ A1114, ViJ JA-585-B 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Heritage MFPL82809, Official 3030-2, President PLE525, RCA 731.055, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi PR101, Saville SVL194 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 760, Disky MP791812, Flapper PASTCD9742, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, King Jazz 116, Living Era CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Official 83030-2, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203,

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Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Regal 157282-2, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) =, TIM 221404, Wave MHPC85639 88998-2 Sweet Sue 78: No issues 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, , RCA FPM1-7001 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, King Jazz 116, Neatwork RP2004 Unknown take of matrix 88998: CD: Best BSTCD9105 88998 take descriptions. First vocal: -1: “without you dear, I don’t know what I’d do, ha-ha” -2: “without you dear, I don’t know what I’d do, you sweet thing” 2 August 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Rudy Powell, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Arnold Boling, d/vib (on 92919, possibly played by Waller). All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 760, JSP JSP946, King Jazz 116, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92915-1 Truckin’ 78: HMV BD262, HMVF K7601, HMVF SG174, HMVIt GW1236, HMVSp GY886, Vi 25116-A, ViAr 25116-A, ViC 25131-B 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1031 12″: Collector’s 12-9, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA PM43696 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Empress RAJCD824, Flapper PASTCD9742, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 92916-1 Sugar Blues 78: HMVAu EA1630, RCA Victor 25194-B [Reissue], Vi 25194-B, ViAr 25194-B, ViC 25194-B [FIF only. ViC issue confirmed by eBay listing 7/08], ViJ JA-691-B 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Reader’s Digest RDS6511 =, Tulip TLP103 CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, Recording Arts JZCD350 92917-1 Just As Long As The World Goes ‘Round And ‘Round [And I Go Around With You] 78: HMVEx JO291, HMVH JO291, HMVF SG492, HMVIn N14092 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE3018 12″: Collector’s 12-9, President PLE525, RCA 730.572 CD: Gallerie GALE412, Parade PAR2003 92918-1 Georgia Rockin’ Chair 78: Bb B-10288-A, BbC B-10288-A, HMVAu EA1608, HMVSp AE4606, Vi 25175-A, ViAr 25175-A, ViJ A1261 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: Collector’s 12-9, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA PM43696 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 92919-1 Brother, Seek And Ye Shall Find 78: HMVAu EA1608, Vi 25175-B, ViAr 25175-B, ViJ A1261 12″: Collector’s 12-9, RCA FPM1-7001 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B

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92920-1 The Girl I Left Behind Me 78: HMV B10439, HMVAu EA1605, HMVFi TG156, HMVIn B10439 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt HN3171, Vi 25116-B, ViAr 25116-B 45: HMV 7M157, La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2020 12″: Collector’s 12-9, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Falcon UN35016 20 August 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t/v–1; Rudy Powell, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–2; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Arnold Boling, d. All titles CD: JSP JSP946, King Jazz 116 92992-1 You’re So Darn Charming –2 78: Vi 25120-A, ViB 26831-A, ViC 25120-A, ViJ JA-605-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA RA23, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 760, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92992-2 You’re So Darn Charming –2 78: No issues 12″: RCA FPM1-7001 CD: Neatwork RP2004 92992 take descriptions. Second line of vocal: -1: “It seems you do everything, baby, so perfectly . . . yes” -2: “It seems you do everything so perfectly . . . yes” 92993-1 Woe! Is Me 78: El EG3602, HMV BD5031, HMVAu EA1590, HMVIn BD5031 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1238, HMVSw HE2362, Vi 25140-B, ViC 25140-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5575 =, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA RA23, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 760, Parade PAR2011, Past Perfect 220333-203, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92994-1 Rhythm And Romance –2 78: HMV BD5199, HMVAu EA1587, Vi 25131-A, ViC 25131-A 12″: Bb AXM-5575 =, President PLE525, RCA 731.055, RCA-Vi RD27047, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 760, Delta Leisure 33321, Gallerie GALE412, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203, Proper P1382, Pulse PDSCD550, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92995-1 Loafin’ Time –1 78: HMVAu EA1590, Vi 25140-A, ViC 25140-A 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7001, Saville SVL194 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Classics 760, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92996-1 [Do You Intend To Put An End To] A Sweet Beginning Like This –2 78: HMVAu EA1587, Vi 25131-B 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7001, Saville SVL204 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 760, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92997-1 Got A Bran’ New Suit 78: El EG3702 [JR and FIF], HMV BD5012, HMVEx JO196, HMVH JO196, HMVIn BD5012 [ref S1996/7], HMVIn N14065, HMVSw HE2896, Vi 25123-B, ViB 25123-B, ViJ JA-623-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Saville SVL204

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CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Classics 760, Falcon UN35016, Past Perfect 220333-203, PPCD78118, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 92998-1 I’m On A See-Saw 78: El EG3660 [FIF has EG3702 prob. in error], HMVAu EA1605, HMVEx JO291, HMVF SG492, HMVH JO291, HMVIn N14092 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE3018, Vi 25120-B, ViC 25120-B, ViJ JA-605-B 12″: ABC L38575 =, Bb AXM2-5583 =, President PLE525, RCA 730.572, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi RD27047, Saville SVL204 CD: ABC CD38575 =, Axis 701764-2, Bb 07863-66640-2, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classics 760, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Early Bird EBCS1008, Flapper PASTCD9742, Four Star FS40056, Gallerie GALE412, Milan 301690-4, Object Enterprises ORO078, Parade PAR2003, Past Perfect 220333-203, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA CD90117, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = 94100-1 Thief In The Night 78: Vi 25123-A, ViB 25123-A, ViJ JA-623-A 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Saville SVL204 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 760, Falcon UN35016, Past Perfect 220333-203, TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7) = September–November 1935 King Of Burlesque film soundtrack 20th Century Fox Twentieth Century Fox studios, Hollywood, Calif. Fats Waller, p/v, miming to prerecorded soundtrack, accompanied in film by a black band: unknown t; Teddy Buckner, tb; unknown, as/g/sb/d. The soundtrack is probably from the studio orchestra, with clarinet and orchestra with strings (not seen in film); Dixie Dunbar, v/tap dancing, acc. male dancing troupe. Fats also appears as the lift operator “Ben” in two short sequences in the film. Too Good To Be True [ also known as I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed] 78: No issues 12″: Collector ‘s Classics CC12 =, Joker SM3110, Pentagon U/10040, = The Old Masters TOM58 CD: Jazz Anthology 550222 DVD: Bb 82876-59951-2 = VID: Milan Jazz 15332-3 Note: Excerpts from the film may be seen by clicking on the tune title above. A 20th Century Fox radio preview 16″ transcription for the film also exists, but has not been reissued to date. In November 2013 Mark Cantor advised that the film production lasted from 30 September 1935 to 7 November 1935, but it is not possible to be more precise about the date of the soundtrack or sideline (filming to playback) performances by Waller. The only verified member of the sideline (i.e. on-screen) band besides Waller is trumpet player Teddy Buckner, who is seen playing the trom-bone. The framing of the trumpet player makes identification difficult with certainty, but it is proba-bly James “King” Porter. Jazz historian Peter Vacher has suggested the alto player is Arcima Taylor, and if this is the case, then the guitarist may be Joe Lewis, who frequently worked with Taylor at the time. Mark also mentions that besides Waller, the identities of the recorded band members is un-known, but probably includes members of the Twentieth Century Fox studio orchestra, although it is quite possible that members of the sideline band, or other black musicians, can be heard. 29 November 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d. All titles

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12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, Saville SVL204 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 776, JSP JSP946, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 98172-1 When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful 78: El EG3683, HMV BD5040, HMVF SG383, HMVIn BD5040 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt HN2996, HMVSw HE2356, Vi 25222-B, ViAr 24988-B 45: HMV 7EG8255, RCA 1189 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: J&B JB056, RCA FPM1-7001, RCA NL895774, RCA-Vi LSA3112 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ153, Disky MP791812, Hallmark 702262, Happy Days CDHD186, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, King Jazz 116, Living Era CDAJS298, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, Stagedoor SDC8085, Vocalion CDVS1942 Note: Later pressings of HMV BD5040 on the maroon and silver label are retitled “When Someone Thinks You’re Wonderful.” 98173-1 I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed 78: HMV BD5052, HMVAu EA1637, HMVEi IM122, HMVIn NE286, Vi 25211-A, ViC 25211-A, Vi China 25211-A 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA FPM1-7008, RCA PM43259, RCA PM43696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Giants of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, King Jazz 117, Laserlight 15.711, Living Era CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 221404 98174-1 Spreadin’ Rhythm Around 78: El EG3702 [JR only, prob. error see Mx. 98175-1 and 92997-1], HMVAu EA1637, HMVIn NE286, Vi 25211-B, ViC 25211-B, Vi China 25211-B, ViJ DC14 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA RA5377/78/79, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Falcon UN35016, King Jazz 117 98175-1 A Little Bit Independent –1 78: El EG3702 [JR and FIF], HMV BD5012, HMVAu EA1631, HMVIn BD5012 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25196-A, ViC 25196-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA RA23 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Delta Leisure 33321, King Jazz 117, Proper P1383 98176-1 You Stayed Away Too Long 78: Vi 25222-A, Vi 20-2216-B [FIF has both dub and no dub. JR has no dub only, and author’s copy appears to be no dub, with double eccentric run-off and groove dimensions as Vi 25222-A, but with a new record number embossed in run-off] 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA RA23 CD: King Jazz 117 98177-1 Sweet Thing 78: HMVAu EA1631, HMVSp AE4606, Vi 25196-B, ViC 25196-B 45: HMV 7EG8078 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, President PLE525, RCA 731.055, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Jazz Archives 160672, King Jazz 117, Parade PAR2003, Pulse PDSCD550 4 December 1935 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York.

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Herman Autrey, (?) C. E. Smith, (?) Eddie Anderson, t; (?) Fred Robinson or George Wilson, tb; Rudy Powell, George James, as; Emmett Mathews [or Matthews], ss/ts; Gene Sedric, ts; Freddie Skerritt, bar; Fats Waller, p/v–1/vib–2; Henry Duncan, p; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d/vib–3; band vocal–4. Personnel as in FIF, referred to in the liner notes to CD Blue-bird 07863-66640-2 “Fats Waller and his Rhythm: The Early Years, Part 2.” All titles CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, JSP JSP946, King Jazz 117 98196-1 Fat And Greasy –1, –2, –3, –4 78: No issues 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb AXM2-5583 =, Deja Vu DVLP2059, = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA FPM1-7008, Swaggie S1243 CD: Classics 776, Conifer [The Compact Selection] TQ141, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 98196-2 Fat And Greasy –1, –2, –3, –4 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM59, RCA FPM1-7008, PM43696 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3070, Neatwork RP2004, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 98196 take descriptions. First line of second vocal: -1: “He’s got big fat liver lips” -2: “Ah, he’s got a big pair of fat liver lips” 98197-1 Functionizin’ 78: HMVF SG315, HMVSw HE2902 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7008, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 776, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 98198-1 I Got Rhythm –1 78: HMVF SG315, HMVSw HE2902 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF37 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Living Era AJA5048, Official 3030-2, President PLE525, RCA 730.572, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 776, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Living Era CDAJA5048, CDAJS298, Official 83030-2, Parade PAR2003, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Recording Arts JZCD350, Regal 157282-2, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) For the private recordings “Here ‘Tis” and “Humpty Dumpty” from “late 1935 or early 1936,” as mentioned in FIF, see “Miscellaneous” section. 1 February 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1/vib–2; James Smith, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, Saville SVL204 CD: Bb 07863-66640-2, Classics 776, JSP JSP946, King Jazz 117, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 98894-1 The Panic Is On –1 78: Vi 25266-A, ViC 25266-A 12″: RCA 731.055

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CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 = 98895-1 Sugar Rose –1 78: El EG7622, HMV B9885, HMV BD5062, HMVEi IM133, HMVEx JO133, HMVIn BD5062 [ref S1996/7], HMVIn N14052, HMVIt GW1282, HMVIt HN2763, HMVSw HE2813, Vi 25266-B, ViC 25266-B 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FPM1-7008, RCA PM43696 = CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Disky MP791812, Empress RAJCD824, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 98896-1 Oooh! Look-A There, Ain’t She Pretty? –1 78: HMVAu EA1722, Vi 25255-B, Vi 20-2218-A [Author’s copy confirms no dub, with same groove dimensions and double eccentric run-off as Vi 25255-B] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: RCA 731.055, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Disky MP791812 98897-1 Moon Rose –2 78: HMVAu EA1704, Vi 25281-A, ViAr 25281-A, ViC 25281-A 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA 731.055, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Pulse PDSCD550 98898-1 West Wind 78: El EG3660 [as JR. Not EG3680 as HL and FIF, ref email Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Archive, May 2007], HMV BD5052, HMVAu EA1677, HMVEi IM122, Vi 25253-A, ViAr 25253-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24 CD: Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32 98899-1 That Never-To-Be Forgotten Night 78: HMV BD5062, HMVAu EA1722, HMVEi IM133, HMVIn BD5062 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1282, Vi 25255-A 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FPM1-7008, RCA RA24 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, Pulse PDSCD550 98899-1. FIF lists as 99034-1. However, it is listed as BS-98899-1 on Bluebird 07863-66640-2 from “original metal parts and test pressings preserved in the BMG Music/RCA Records vaults.” Other reissues prefer the 98899-1 designation as well. The author’s copy of the original recording sheet has 99034-1 typed in the usual way, which has been crossed out and 98899 written in by hand. 99035-1 Sing An Old Fashioned Song [To A Young Sophisticated Lady] 78: HMV BD5135, HMVAu EA1677, Vi 25253-B, ViAr 25253-B 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Falcon UN35016 99036-1 Garbo Green 78: HMVAu EA1704, Vi 25281-B, ViAr 25281-B, ViC 25281-B 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Lasertech 942D 2 February 1936 Radio Broadcast, Station WHIS Bluefield Station WHIS, Bluefield, W. Virginia. Fats Waller, p/v. I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD539, Storyville 1038413

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Truckin’ 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD539, Storyville 1038413 8 April 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d; Elizabeth Handy, v–2. Personnel given on recording sheet [not Boling, d, as in JR]. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 = CD: Classics 776, JSP JSP946, King Jazz 117, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2 101189-1 All My Life 78: HMV BD5077, HMVAu EA1726, HMVEi IM144, HMVIn BD5077 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY487, Vi 25296-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, Readers Digest 9S2, Readers Digest RD4-25-2 =, Saville SVL204 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Lasertech 942D, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 101190-1 Christopher Columbus [A Rhythm Cocktail] 78: El EG3682 [JR seems to list for 101189-1, but BR confirms typo error], HMVAu EA1744, Vi 25295-B, ViAr 25295-B, ViC 25295-B, ViJ JA-1086-B 45: RCA A72V0190 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA 731.055, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27047, Saville SVL204, Tobacco Road B/2508, Vi RCA50 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Columbia River CRG120016, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Archives 160672, L’Art Vocal 4, Laserlight 15.711, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Recording Arts JZCD350, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Smithsonian AD04821, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 101191-1 “Cross Patch” 78: El EG3690, HMV AX4029 [FIF and JR, but FIF says may not exist, prefix unknown], HMV BD5098, HMVAu EA1729, HMVIn BD5098 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1345 [JR only], Vi 25315-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA RA24 CD: Jazz Archives 160672, Pulse PDSCD550, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 101192-1 It’s No Fun 78: El EG3718, HMV BD5087, HMVAu EA1726, HMVIn BD5087 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25296-B, ViJ JA-749-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7008 CD: Disky MP791812, Lasertech 942D, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220952-202 (Vol.8) 101193-1 Cabin In The Sky –1 78: El EG3690, HMV BD5077, HMVAu EA1729, HMVEi IM144, HMVIn BD5077 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY897 [JR lists as GY497, but FIF says only GY897 has been inspected], Vi 25315-B, ViJ JA-749-B 12″: RCA FPM1-7008, RCA PM43696 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Disky MP791812, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 101194-1 Us On A Bus 78: El EG3682, HMVAu EA1744, HMVEx JO123, Vi 25295-A, ViAr 25295-A,

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ViC 25295-A, ViJ JA-1086-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7025, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Delta Leisure 33321, Early Bird EBCS1008, Empress RAJCD824, Four Star FS40056, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA CD90117, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) Test 2408 Stay –1, –2 78: No issues 12″: Deja Vu DVLP2059, = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA FPM1-7025, Swaggie S1243 CD: TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) Note: The date is typed as “April, 7, 1936” on the first page of recording sheet, but hand-corrected to read April 8. The matrix number for the final title is shown on the second page of the recording sheet (dated April 8) as “Test 2408”, but FIF states the number 101195-1 as “quoted by Victor.” However, Lp Bb AXM2-5583 liner notes (issued 1982) says “BS Test 2408.” 24 May 1936 Magic Key of RCA broadcast NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. RWB 7064 B1-4] I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Mercury BT5045, Olympic OL7106, Radiola 2MR-112113, Topline TOPI39 CD: Bulldog 2004, Columbia River CRG120016, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Legends In Music LECD21 =, Pegasus PGNCD886, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413, Vogue 670.219 Christopher Columbus 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842 =, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Milan SLP131, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Bulldog 2004, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 Note: The complete spoken introduction by Ben Grauer for “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” is on CD Bluebird 82876-59951-2, but is followed by the commercial issue on Victor 25044, not the broadcast version. 4 June 1936 The Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour broadcast Also known as The Rudy Vallee Show. NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v/p solo–1; Rudy Vallee’s Connecticut Yankees. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. RWB 7455 A1-4] I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [from “Recollections At Thirty” dated 12 September 1956. Call No. RWB 9087 A3-4] 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =,

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Ember CJS839 =, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Milan SLP131, Radiola 2MR-112113, Trip TLP5819 CD: Bulldog 2004, Columbia River CRG120016, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 [from “Recollections At Thirty”] Honeysuckle Rose –1 TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [from “Recollections At Thirty” dated 12 September 1956. Call No. RWB 9087 A3-4] 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Radiola 2MR-112113, Trip TLP5819 CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 [from “Recollections At Thirty”] Christopher Columbus TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [from “Recollections At Thirty” dated 12 September 1956. Call No. RWB 9087 A3-4] 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, Ember CJS839 =, Trip TLP5819 CD: Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 [from “Recollections At Thirty”] 5 June 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d; band vocal–2. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: Classics 797, JSP JSP946, King Jazz 125, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 101667-1 It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie 78: El EG3718, HMV BD5087, HMVAu EA1773, HMVEx JO205, HMVIn BD5087 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X7475, V-D 359-B [ex Vi 25342], Vi 25342-A, Vi 20-1595-B, Vi 42-0037-B, ViAr 25342-A, ViB 82-026-B [20-1595 in wax], ViC 25342-A, ViC 20-1595-B [presume dub], ViJ A1230, ViJ JA-769-A TR: Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 45: RCA 21014 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0037 =, 947-0077 [EPBT1001], EPA5140 =, RCA-Vi EPC1246-2 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 =, RCA 130.208 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb AXM2-5583 =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, Official 3030-2, Phontastic NOST7658, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.572, RCA NL89574, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24, RCA RDM2508 =, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Reader’s Digest RD4-136-4, Reader’s Digest RDM2508 =, Reader’s Digest–RCA RD4-49-4, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5318 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Axis 701764-2, Bb BVCJ7023, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, BBC CD725, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, BMG Victor Family Club DRF2101-12, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Collectors’ Choice 6672 [ex V-Disc], Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Giant Steps GIST006, Hallmark 702262, Jazz MMPJAZ/2CD, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazztory JTD102430, L’Art Vocal 4, Lasertech 942D, Living Era CDAJS298, Music For Pleasure CDMFP6057, Official 83030-2,

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Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, Stagedoor SDC8085, Stardust CLP1066-2 [ex V-Disc 359-B], TKO UAE30212 101668-1 The More I Know You [The More I Love You] 78: HMV BD5159, HMVIn BD5159 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25348-B, ViAr 25348-B, ViJ JA-851-B 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Jazztory JTD102430, Lasertech 942D 101669-1 You’re Not The Kind –1 78: El EG3767, HMV BD5115, HMVAu EA1779, HMVSc AL2307, Vi 25353-A, ViJ JA-785-A 10″: RCA 130.208 12″: Bb AXM2-5583 =, J&B JB056, RCA 730.572, RCA NL89574, RCA-Vi LSA3112 CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Delta Leisure 33321, Jazztory JTD102430 101670-1 Why Do I Lie To Myself About You? 78: HMV BD5150, HMVAu EA1779, HMVIn BD5150 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1390, HMVSw HE2360, Vi 25353-B, ViJ JA-785-B 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA 730.572, RCA PM43696 =, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, TIM 221404 101671-1 Let’s Sing Again –2 78: HMV BD5098 [JR says BD5159, prob. in error], HMVIn BD5098 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1345, Vi 25348-A, ViAr 25348-A, ViJ JA-851-A 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA 731.055, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Best BSTCD9105, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Jazztory JTD102430, L’Art Vocal 4, Laserlight 15.711 101672-1 Big Chief De Sota 78: HMVAu EA1773, Vi 25342-B, ViAr 25342-B, ViC 25342-B, ViJ A1230, ViJ JA-769-B 45: HMV 7EG8078 10″: RCA 130.208 12″: ABC 836.048-1 =, Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, Rockin’ Chair CD25 8 June 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Allen “Yank” Porter, d. Personnel as recording sheet.

This session is unique in that all six titles are Waller compositions. Waller’s vocals are more like ad-lib comments rather than vocals in the accepted sense, with handwritten notes on the record-ing sheet saying “Just jabbers a few phrazes,” after the first title, and at the end “They all have gib-berish.” All titles CD: JSP JSP946, King Jazz 125 102016-1 Black Raspberry Jam 78: ASR LB5376, HMV BD5376, Vi 25359-A, ViAr 25359-A, ViC 25359-A, ViJ JA-801-A 45: Vi EP1225

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10″: RCA–Vi RC24002 12″: All Round Trading DLP2-787, Bb 5905-1-RB =, Jazz Történet Elmélet Gyakorlat Folie 2, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RA24, RCA-Vi LPM1393 =, RCA-Vi LPM10002, RCA-Vi RD27047, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 797, Delta Leisure 33321, Flapper PASTCD9742, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazztory JTD102430 [intro cut short], Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102016-2 Black Raspberry Jam 78: No issues 12″: RCA FPM1-7025, RCA-Vi LPV525 = RCA-Vi RD7801 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Falcon UN35016, Neatwork RP2004 102016 take descriptions. Intro: -1 “I’ve got mine, see mine’s black raspberry. Look out here ‘tis.” -2 “I’ve got my jam. Look out, here ‘tis, I’m throwing it at you.” 102017-1 Bach Up To Me 78: HMV BD5225, HMVIn BD5225 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1597, HMVSw HE2368, Vi 25536-B 45: HMV 7EG8242 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.055 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 797, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102018-1 Fractious Fingering 78: HMVSc X6014 [Reverse is Tommy Dorsey Mx.011719], Vi 25652-B, ViAr 25652-B, ViC 25652-B (reverse T. Dorsey) 45: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 730.572, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 797, Falcon UN35016, Lasertech 942D, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102019-1 Paswonky 78: El EG6383, HMV BD5354, HMVF K8227, HMVF SG92, HMVIn BD5354 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE2345 [JR as dub, confirmed by Hansjürg Richner], HMVSw JK2345 [JR only, but Hansjürg Richner says does not exist], Vi 25359-B, ViAr 25359-B, ViC 25359-B, ViJ JA-801-B 12″: ABC L38780 =, Bb 5905-1-RB =, Dance Band Days DBD16, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA 730.572, RCA PM43696 = CD: ABC CD38780 =, Classics 797, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Disky MP791812, EmArcy 25JD10151 =, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102020-1 Lounging At The Waldorf 78: HMVF K8227, HMVF SG92, Vi 25430-B 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 730.572, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 = CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Classics 797, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102021-1 Latch On 78: Vi 25471-B, ViB 25471-B, ViC 25471-B, ViJ JA-869-B 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA RA24, Time-Life STL-J12 CD: Classics 797, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9)

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1 August 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP946, King Jazz 125 102400-1 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby [And My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Me] 78: HMV BD5120, HMVIn BD5120 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1343, Vi 25374-B, ViAr 25374-B, ViC 25374-B 45: RCA EPA1503, RCA-Vi EPA1503 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, Bb 6288-1-RB, Giants Of Jazz LPJT99, RCA CL89805, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA PM43696 =, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classics 797, Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Giants Of Jazz CD53080, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pegasus PGNCD886, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 32, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saville CDSVL213, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102401-1 I Just Made Up With That Old Girl Of Mine 78: HMV BD5159, HMVIn BD5159 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25394-B, ViAr 25394-B, ViC 25394-B 45: RCA A72V0191 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185 CD: Classics 797, Disky MP791812, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Lasertech 942D, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102402-1 Until The Real Thing Comes Along 78: El EG3767, HMV BD5115, HMVSc AL2307, Vi 25374-A, ViAr 25374-A,

ViC 25374-A, Vi 20-2640-A [author’s copy confirms dub without double eccentric run-off as Vi 25374-A], ViJ JA-791-A

TR: AFRS PS47 45: HMV 7EG8255, RCA 75.482, 20051, RCA-Vi EPA5005 =, EPC1246-3 = 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, J&B JB056, RCA 430.221, RCA FPM1-7025, RCA NL89574, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classics 797, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazztory JTD102430, Living Era CDAJS298, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102403-1 There Goes My Attraction 78: ASR LBD5120, HMV BD5120, HMVF K7779, HMVIn BD5120 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1343, Vi 25388-B, ViAr 25388-B, ViB 25388-B, ViC 25388-B 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA FPM1-7025 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Classics 797, Disky MP791812, Lasertech 942D, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Saville CDSVL213, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102404-1 The Curse Of An Aching Heart 78: ASR LB5116, HMV BD5116, HMVAu EA1791, HMVIn BD5116 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25394-A, ViAr 25394-A, ViC 25394-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1=, Bb 5905-1-RB =, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, Jazztone J1247,

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RCA FPM1-7025, RCA PM45696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Classics 797, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Falcon UN35016, Jazztory JTD102430, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 102404-2 The Curse Of An Aching Heart 78: No issues 12″: , RCA FPM1-7025 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Neatwork RP2004, Pegasus PGNCD886, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2 Unknown take(s) of matrix 102404: CD: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Tobacco Road B/2508 102404 take descriptions. Last line of patter prior to vocal proper: -1: “I got to tell you something. Yeah! Here ‘tis” -2: “I got to tell you this. Listen here, here ‘tis” 102405-1 Bye Bye, Baby 78: ASR LB5116, HMV BD5116, HMVAu EA1791, HMVIn BD5116 [ref S1996/7], HMVF K7779, Vi 25388-A, ViAr 25388-A, ViB 25388-A 12″: ABC 836.048-1=, Bb 5905-1-RB =, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 730.572, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classics 797, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Ember FBB908, Falcon UN35016, Jazztory JTD102430, Laserlight 15.711, Living Era CDAJS298, Platinum 32852, Prestige CDSGP0168, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220953-202 (Vol.9) 9 August 1936 Magic Key of RCA broadcast NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Arnold Boling, d. This is the last recording Boling made with Waller. It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Joker SM3110, Milan SLP131, Pentagon U/10040, Topline TOP139 CD: Bulldog 2004, Frog Blues & Jazz Annual #4 [ex original 16″ TR], Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Pegasus PGNCD886, Storyville 1038413 Until The Real Thing Comes Along 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, Ember CJS842, Milan SLP131, Radiola 2MR-112113, Topline TOP139 CD: Bulldog 2004, Frog Blues & Jazz Annual #4 [ex original 16″ TR], Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Joker SM3110, Milan SLP131,

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Pentagon U/10040, Radiola 2MR-112113, Topline TOP139 CD: Bulldog 2004, Frog Blues & Jazz Annual #4 [ex original 16″ TR], Laserlight 17011, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413

The LoC has Parts 2 and 4 of broadcast without Fats Waller in the NBC Radio Collection, Call No. RWB 7338 A1-2, but parts 1 and 3 are missing. ET label for Part 1 click here.

The Frog Blues & Jazz Annual #4 publication (2015) came with an unnumbered CD. 9 September 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB = CD: Classics 797, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 125, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, TIM 220954-202 (Vol.10) 0339-1 S’posin’ 78: Bb B-10156-A, HMV BD5135, Vi 25415-B, ViAr 25415-B, Vi 20-2220-A 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Book of The Month Records 50-5255, CBS-Sony Family Club FCPA730, I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, Joker SM4022, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 730.572, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA24, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, Time-Life STL-J15, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazztory JTD102430, Laserlight 15.711, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Recording Arts JZCD349 0340-1 Copper Colored Gal 78: HMV BD5133, HMVIn BD5133 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25409-A, ViJ JA-823-A 12″: RCA FPM1-7025, RCA RA24 CD: Jazztory JTD102430, Pulse PDSCD550 0341-1 I’m At The Mercy Of Love 78: ASR LBD5120, HMV BD5133, HMVIn BD5133 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25409-B, ViJ JA-823-B 12″: RCA FPM1-7025, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Lasertech 942D 0342-1 Floatin’ Down To Cotton Town 78: Vi 25415-A, ViAr 25415-A 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 731.055, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Lasertech 942D 0343-1 La-De-De, La-De-Da 78: HMV BD5150, HMVAu EA1850, HMVIn BD5150 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1390, HMVSw HE2360 [JR no dub], Vi 25430-A 12″: J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, RCA 730.572, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, L’Art Vocal 4 29 November 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Victor Studio C, Merchandise Mart, 222 West North Bank Street, Suite 1143, Chicago, Illinois.

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Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. Only the instrumentation is noted on the recording sheet, but a typed note says the names are the same as the previous session. All titles CD: Classics 816, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 126, RCA-Vi 07863-66747-2, TIM 220954-202 (Vol.10) 01801-1 Hallelujah! Things Look Rosy Now –1 78: HMV BD5178, Vi 25478-B, ViC 25478- [ref S1996/7], ViJ A1144 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.055, RCA PM45696 = CD: Disky MP791812, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 01802-1 Hallelujah! Things Look Rosy Now 78: El EG3895, HMVF K8228, HMVSc X4817, Vi 25489-A 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA.731.055, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Jazz Archives 160672 01801-1 vocal version. 01802-1 instrumental version. 01801-1 or 01802-1 ViAr 32898 [unknown if vocal or instrumental version. Same number in wax] 01803-1 ‘Tain’t Good [Like A Nickel Made Of Wood] –1 78: El EG3880, HMV BD5178, HMVAu EA1850, Vi 25478-A, ViC 25478- [ref S1996/7] 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.055, RCA PM45696 =, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Jazztory JTD102430, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 01804-1 ‘Tain’t Good [Like A Nickel Made Of Wood] 78: El EG3895, HMVF K8228, Vi 25489-B 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.055, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020 01803-1 vocal version. 01804-1 instrumental version. 01805-1 Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells –1 78: Bb B-10016-A, BbC B-10016-A, HMV BD1229 [ST confirms not dub], HMVAu EA2302, HMVEx JO81, HMVF SG65, HMVH JO81, HMVIt HN2426,

HMVIt HN2599, HMVSw HE2672, Vi 25483-B, ViC 25483-B, Vi 20-1602-A [FIF has dub. JR no dub, but author’s copy has single run-off groove, not double eccentric run-off as Bb B-10016-A and Vi 25483-B], ViAr 20-1602-A, ViC 20-1602-A [presume dub],

ViJ A1144, ViJ JA-953 [JR only, prob. error see Mx.01806-1] 45: RCA 21014 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0045, 947-0077 [EPBT1001] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 = 12″: ABC 836.048-1=, Bb 5905-1-RB =, Brocades 74, Joker SM3230 =, Official 3030-2, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA 731.056, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, Stash ST125 = CD: ABC 836.048-2 =, Apollon BY30-5148 [?, or BV40-0148], Ember FBB908, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jass JCD3, Jazz Archives 160672, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prestige CDSGP089, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Rockin’ Chair CD25 01806-1 Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells 78: El EG3893, HMVSc X4817, MW M7949, Vi 25490-B, ViJ JA-953-B 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 731.056, RCA RA24, RCA RMP5108, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Magnum Music CECD007 01805-1 vocal version. 01806-1 instrumental version. 01807-1 A Thousand Dreams Of You –1 78: HMV BD5184, HMVAu EA1868, HMVSw HE2359, Vi 25483-A, ViC 25483-A, ViJ JA-953-A 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.056 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Jazztory JTD102430

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01808-1 A Thousand Dreams Of You 78: El EG3893, Vi 25490-A 12″: Bb 5905-1-RB =, RCA 731.056, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: See “All titles” 01807-1 vocal version. 01808-1 instrumental version. 01807-1 or 01808-1 ViAr 32898 [unknown if vocal or instrumental version. Same number in wax] 01809-1 A Rhyme For Love –1 78: HMVAu EA1856, HMVIn NE329, Vi 25491-A, ViC 25491-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: RCA FPM1-7025, RCA RA24 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A 01810-1 I Adore You –1 78: HMVAu EA1856, HMVIn NE329, Vi 25491-B, ViC 25491-B 12″: RCA FPM1-7048, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: See “All titles” 24 December 1936 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 816, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 126, TIM 220954-202 (Vol.10) 03840-1 Havin’ A Ball 78: Bb B-10100-B, BbC B-10100-B, Vi 25515-B, ViC 25515-B, ViJ A1246 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1138, RCA 130.208 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 = CD: Jazzterdays 102414, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 03841-1 I’m Sorry I Made You Cry 78: Vi 25515-A, ViC 25515-A, ViJ A1246 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1138, RCA 130.208 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA FPM1-7048, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Delta Leisure 33321, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Jazztory JTD102430, Proper P1383 03842-1 Who’s Afraid Of Love? 78: El EG4010, HMVAu EA1851, HMVIn NE332, Vi 25499-A, ViAr 25499-A 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Jazzterdays 102414 03843-1 Please Keep Me In Your Dreams 78: HMV BD5184, HMVIn NE333, HMVSw HE2359, Vi 25498-A, ViC 25498-A, ViJ JA-888-A 10″: RCA 130.208 12″: RCA 730.573, Quintessence QJ25121, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Delta Leisure 33321, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, Pulse PDSCD550 03844-1 One In A Million 78: HMVAu EA1851, HMVIn NE332, Vi 25499-B, ViAr 25499-B 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: RCA FPM1-7048 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Jazztory JTD102430, Pulse PDSCD550 03845-1 Nero 78: HMVAu EA1868, Vi 25498-B, ViC 25498-B, ViJ JA-888-B 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1082 =, RCA 130.208

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12″: Joker SM4022, RCA 730.573, RCA-Vi LPV537 = RCA-Vi RD7855 = CD: Falcon UN35016, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Proper P1383 3 January 1937 Magic Key of RCA broadcast NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. RWA 2262 A1-2] Hallelujah! Things Look Rosy Now 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Bulldog 2004, Ember FBB908, Laserlight 17011, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 A Thousand Dreams Of You 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Bulldog 2004, Ember FBB908, Laserlight 17011, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Pegasus PGNCD886, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 9 January 1937 Shell Chateau broadcast NBC Studios (Studio 8-C), New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v–1/speech–2; Joe Cook, speech–3; Studio orchestra–4. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. RWA 2569] Dialogue –2, –3 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby –1 Oooh! Look-A There, Ain’t She Pretty? –1, –4 Unissued in any format, recording exists. 22 February 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. All titles CD: JSP JSP948, King Jazz 126 04949-2 You’re Laughing At Me –1 78: El EG4010, HMV BD5215, HMVIn NE342, Vi 25530-A 45: HMV 7EG8242, RCA A72V0190 12″: RCA FPM1-7048, PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RCA RD27185 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 816, Jazztory JTD102430, Object Enterprises ORO107, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 04950-1 I Can’t Break The Habit Of You 78: HMVAu EA1933, Vi 25530-B 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: RCA FPM1-7048 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 816, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 04951-1 Did Anyone Ever Tell You? 78: Vi 25537-B, ViAr 25537-B, ViB 25537-B, ViC 25537-B 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: RCA FPM1-7048

Palm Club “Palm 13”

Palm Club “Palm 13”

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CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 816, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 04951-2 Did Anyone Ever Tell You? 78: No issues 12″: RCA FPM1-7048 CD: Neatwork RP2004 04951 take descriptions. End of guitar chorus before vocal: -1: Waller runs his right hand up the keyboard in a glissando. -2: Waller plays with both hands. 04952-1 When Love Is Young 78: Vi 25537-A, ViAr 25537-A, ViB 25537-A, ViC 25537-A 10″: RCA 130.208 12″: RCA FPMI-7048 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 816, Jazztory JTD102430, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 04953-1 The Meanest Thing You Ever Did Was Kiss Me 78: El EG6676, HMV BD5431, HMVAu EA1933, HMVIn BD5431 [ref S1996/7], HMVN AL2580, Vi 25536-A, Vi 20-2219-A 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classics 816, Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, Jazzterdays 102414, L’Art Vocal 4, Object Enterprises ORO078, ORO107, Official 83030-2, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 18 March 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. All titles 12″: RCA FPM1-7048 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, JSP JSP948, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 06413-1 Cryin’ Mood 78: HMV BD5278, HMVAu EA1939, HMVIn BD5278 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25551-B 45: HMV 7EG8242 12″: RCA PM45696 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classics 816, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, King Jazz 126, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 06414-1 Where Is The Sun? 78: HMV BD5212, HMVEi IM292, HMVF K7936, Vi 25550-A, ViC 25550-A, ViJ JA-1016-A 12″: See “All titles” CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 816, Delta Leisure 33321, Jazztory JTD102430, King Jazz 126, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Pulse PDSCD550 06415-1 You’ve Been Reading My Mail 78: El EG7719, HMV B10191, HMVAu EA1960, HMVEx JO274, HMVF SG357, HMVIn N14080, HMVIt HN3128, HMVSw HE2997, Vi 25554-B, ViAr 25554-B, ViC 25554- [ref S1996/7], ViJ JA-945-B [FIF has A945-B] 45: Electrola 7MW108, HMV 7M142, La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2017 12″: Joker SM3230 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 838, Jazztory JTD102430, King Jazz 126, Prestige CDSGP089, Pulse PDSCD550, Vocalion CDVS1942 Note: Liner notes to CD Bluebird 07863-66083-2 says that the original recording sheet assigns ma-trix number BS-06415 to “You’ve Been Reading My Mail,” and BS-06417 to “Old Plantation,” but the original metal parts have the numbers reversed, presumably meaning the recording sequence

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of these two was also reversed. However, I have retained the usual sequence and notation in this discography. 06416-1 To A Sweet Pretty Thing 78: HMVAu EA1939, Vi 25551-A 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1138 12″: See “All titles” CD: Classics 838, Jazztory JTD102430, King Jazz 127 06417-1 Old Plantation 78: HMV BD5212, HMVEi IM292, HMVF K7936, Vi 25550-B, ViC 25550-B, ViJ JA-1016-B 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16 CD: Classics 838, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Jazztory JTD102430, King Jazz 127, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774 See note for matrix number 06415-1. 06418-1 Spring Cleaning 78: Vi 25554-A, ViAr 25554-A, ViC 25554- [ref S1996/7], ViJ JA-945-A [FIF has A945-A] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1082 =, RCA130.206 12″: RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classics 838, Delta Leisure 33321, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 127, Proper P1383, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 31 March 1937 Jam Session At Victor Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York (source: Bluebird CD booklet 7636-2-RB, “The Metronome All Star Bands”). Bunny Berigan, t; Tommy Dorsey, tb; Fats Waller, p; Dick McDonough, g; George Wettling, d. 06581-1 Honeysuckle Rose 78: El EG7551, HMV B8580, HMVAu B8580, HMVF K7921, HMVIt GW1473 [JR no dub], HMVSw JK2296, Vi 25559-A, ViAr 25559-A, ViAr 68-0834-A [corrected from 68-0864 as per JR and FIF, as per eBay listing Nov 2009. Label on both sides says “Jaleo” Victor, which means Jam in Spanish. Same for ViAr 25559], ViJ A1245 TR: Jazz In America No. 12 [Office Of War Information dated 26 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A1] 45: RCA 75.492 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb 7636-1-RB, RCA 731.056, RCA PM43689 =, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA98, RCA RJL2021/22, RCA-Vi LPM1373, RCA-Vi LPV578, Reader’s Digest RD4-45-1 =, Readers Digest-RCA RD4-111, Saville SVL208, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5360 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 7636-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5126, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, BMG Victor Family Club DRF2101-12, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 838, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, JSP JSP948, Proper P1383, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saville CDSVL208, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 06582-1 Blues 78: El EG7551, HMV B8580, HMVAu B8580, HMVF K7921, HMVIt GW1473 [JR no dub], HMVSw JK2296, Vi 25559-B, ViAr 25559-B, ViAr 68-0834-B [corrected from 68-0864 as per JR and FIF, as per eBay listing Nov 2009. Label on both sides says “Jaleo” Victor, which means Jam in Spanish. Same for ViAr 25559], ViJ A1245

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TR: Jazz In America No. 14 [part only. Office Of War Information dated 28 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A3] 45: La Voce Del Padrone 7EPQ509, La Voix De Son Maître 7EGF109, RCA 75.492, RCA-Vi 27-0007 [WPT3], EPAT3 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3 12″: Bb 6753-1-RB =, Bb 7636-1-RB, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA 731.056, RCA PM43689 =, RCA RA98, RCA RD4A005, RCA-Vi LPM1373, RCA-Vi LPV578, Reader’s Digest RDM2181 =, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi RA5360 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 6753-2-RB =, Bb 7636-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5126, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 838, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, JSP JSP948, RCA Victor 74321-763612, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 9 April 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d/vib–2. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 838, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 127 07745-1 You Showed Me The Way –1 78: Vi 25579-A 12″: RCA 731.056 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazztory JTD102430, Pulse PDSCD550, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07746-1 You Showed Me The Way 78: El EG4005, Vi 25565-A, ViJ JA-1062-A [FIF has A1062-A] 12″: RCA 731.056, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07745-1 vocal version. 07746-1 instrumental version. 07747-1 Boo-Hoo 78: HMV BD5229, HMVAu EA1938, HMVIn BD5229 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY394, Vi 25563-A, ViAr 25563-A 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Jazzterdays 102414, Object Enterprises ORO107, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07748-1 The Love Bug Will Bite You [If You Don’t Watch Out] 78: HMV BD5229, HMVAu EA1938, HMVIn BD5229 [ref S1996/7], HMVSc X4863 [Reverse is Tommy Dorsey Mx.03246], HMVSp GY394, Vi 25563-B, ViAr 25563-B 10″: RCA 130.206 12″: RCA FPM1-7048, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA24 CD: Bb BVCJ7023, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Disky MP791812, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07749-1 San Anton’ –1 78: Vi 25579-B 12″: RCA 731.056 CD: TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07750-1 San Anton’ 78: Bb B-10109-A, HMV BD5215, HMVSc X4918 [as JR. FIF says HMVCz but this is

incorrect], Vi 25565-B, ViJ JA-1062-B [FIF has A1062-B but BR letter 15/5/99 con-firms JA]

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10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA 731.056 CD: TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07749-1 vocal version. 07750-1 instrumental version. 07751-1 I’ve Got A New Lease On Love –1 78: HMV B10684 [JR says no dub, confirmed BR letter 8/11/03], Vi 25580-B, Vi China 25580-B 45: HMV 7M208 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: RCA 731.056 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Jazztory JTD102430, Pulse PDSCD550, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07752-1 I’ve Got A New Lease On Love 78: El EG4005, HMVAu EA1960 [JR only, but confirmed by second source], HMVF K8262, HMVF SG95, Vi 25571-B, ViAr 25571-B 12″: RCA 731.056, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220956-202 (Vol.1) 07751-1 vocal version. 07752-1 instrumental version. 07753-1 Sweet Heartache –1 78: HMV BD5225, HMVIn BD5225 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1597, HMVSw HE2368, Vi 25580-A, Vi China 25580-A 10″: His Masters Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA 731.056, RCA PM45696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Jazzterdays 102414, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 07754-1 Sweet Heartache 78: HMVSc X4918 [as JR. FIF says HMVCz but this is incorrect], HMVF K8262, HMVF SG95, Vi 25571-A, ViAr 25571-A 12″: RCA 731.056, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 07753-1 vocal version. 07754-1 instrumental version. 07755-1 Honeysuckle Rose –2 78: ASR LC2937, HMV C2937, HMVAu EB114, HMVF L1041, HMVIt S10610, HMVSw FKX121, Vi 25779-B [edited version on 10″ 78], Vi 36206-A, ViJ JB185, ViJ NB6004. TR: Jazz In America No. 14 [part only. Office Of War Information dated 28 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A3] 45: HMV 7EG8148, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF38, RCA 21013 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0042, 27-0090 [WPT19], 947-0017 [EPBT3024], 947-0076 [EPBT1001], RCA-Vi EPA5005 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Official 3030-2, RCA FPM1-7048, RCA FXM2-7217, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA24, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 =, RCA-Vi PR125-2 CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb BVCJ7023, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazzterdays 102414, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prestige CDSGP0168, Prism PLATCD774, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Robert Parker RPCD635, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) =, TKO UAE30212, Vocalion CDVS1942 Note: “Honeysuckle Rose” on Victor 25779 uses abbreviated dubbed matrix number 17697.

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For “Sweet Kisses” by Clarence Williams’ Swing Band dated c. 29 April 1937, see the “Miscellane-ous” section. prob. 30 May 1937 Home Recordings Fats Waller’s home, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v–1/Hammond organ–2; Naomi Waller, v–3; Andy Razaf, v–4; Gene Sedric, ts–5; except where noted. All titles (except “Lost Love No.2” and “House Party No.2”) 78: No issues 12″: The Gathering [also listed as “House Party No.1”] with voices of Fats Waller and friends, inc. Eubie Blake, James P. Johnson, Willie “The Lion” Smith, Ken Macomber. Piano intro by Willie “The Lion” Smith. Medley: Baltimore Buzz / Old Fashioned Love I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby –1 12″: Trip TLP5819 Liza [James P. Johnson, p; not Fats Waller] Until The Real Thing Comes Along –3 I’m Coming Virginia –3 Lost Love –4 Lost Love No.2 [not on Ristic 22] –4 Note: “Lost Love No.2” was not issued on Ristic 22, but the recording exists. Blues Is Bad No.1 –5 Saxophone Doodle –5 [solo, not with Fats Waller] Blues Is Bad No.2 –5 Organ Tests –2 [see note] CD: JSP952 [as alternate V-Disc] House Party No.2 [party noises with recorded background music] Notes: The “Organ Tests” on Lp Ristic 22 are four short Hammond organ tests not mentioned in the Lp liner notes. It is unclear from which date they originate from, and may possibly belong to the additional V-Disc recordings on 16 September 1943. The recording is on Ristic 22-A between “Sax-ophone Doodle” and “Short Time” from the private recordings dated May 1937. These private recordings continue on Ristic 22-B, and the private recordings from 1943 are on side Ristic 23-A. The alternate V-Disc recordings are on side Ristic 23-B. Therefore, from this arrangement, it seems more likely the “Organ Tests” belong to the private recordings of May 1937. “House Party No.2” is unissued, but recording exists. However, it is of no particular interest. 11 June 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d. A typed note on the recording sheet says “Personnel of Orch. Same As Previous Date.” All titles CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 838, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 127, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 010647-1 [You Know It All] Smarty –1 78: HMV B10168, HMVAu EA1976, HMVF SG410, HMVSw HE3043 [JR says HN3043], Vi 25608-A, ViAr 25608-A, ViB 26838-B [Side A is Larry Clinton and his Orchestra] 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44 010648-1 Don’t You Know Or Don’t You Care? –1 78: HMV BD5258, HMVAu EA2045, HMVIn BD5258 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25604-A,

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ViAr 25604-A, Vi 20-2642-B [Although FIF and JR have no dub, author’s copy has single run-off groove, rather than the usual double eccentric run-off, indicating a prob able dub] 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA RA24 CD: Dance Band Days DBCD16, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, L’Art Vocal 4, Prism PLATCD774 010649-1 Lost Love –1 78: HMV BD5258, HMVIn BD5258 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25604-B, ViAr 25604-B 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FXM1-7074 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, L’Art Vocal 4, L’Art Vocal 8, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774 010650-1 I’m Gonna Put You In Your Place [And Your Place Is In My Arms] –1 78: Bb B-10008-B, HMV BD5493, HMVAu EA2260, HMVIn BD5493 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25608-B, ViAr 25608-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Object Enterprises ORO078, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, RCA CD90117 010651-1 Blue, Turning Grey Over You 78: ASR LC2937, HMV C2937, HMVAu EB114, HMVF L1041, HMVIn NB6004 [FIF omits HMVIn], HMVIt S10610, HMVSw FKX121, Vi 25779-A [edited version on 10″ 78], Vi 36206-B, ViJ JB185, ViJ NB6004 TR: AFRS Downbeat 316 45: HMV 7EG8148, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF38, RCA 21014 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0044, 947-0077 [EPBT1001] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 = 12″: I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA 730.573, RCA CL89805, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA25, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPT1001, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 =, Time-Life STL-J15, Vi VJL2-0445 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Brisa 48038-2, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Falcon UN35016, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazzterdays 102414, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Object Enterprises ORO107, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Robert Parker RPCD635, Vocalion CDVS1942 Note: The last tile on Victor 25779 uses abbreviated dubbed matrix number 17689. 11 June 1937 “Fats” Waller—Piano Solos Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. All titles 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Collector’s 12-8, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 = CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Classic Jazz Archive 221992-306, Classics 857, Definitive DRCD11297, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, JSP JSP948, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 010652-1 Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now 78: Bb B-10099-B, El EG6757, HMV B8625 [ST confirms not dub], HMVAu EA2382, HMVIn N4479 [JR no dub], HMVSw HE2290, Vi 25618-B, ViAr 25618-B, ViC 25618-B, Vi 27767-B, ViAr 68-0499, ViJ JA-1047-B [FIF has A1047, but JA confirmed by BR 15/5/99] 12″: I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Official 3030-2, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA25, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330,

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Smithsonian P6-11891 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Disky MP791812, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1383, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Saga 066445-2, Smithsonian DIDP071657/RD039 010653-1 Star Dust 78: Bb B-10099-A, El EG6757, HMVAu EA2382, HMVEx JO132, HMVIn N14051, HMVSc AL5020, HMVSw HE2290, Vi 20-2638-A [confirmed master pressing] 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Jazztone J1247, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA RA25, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPM2246, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Laserlight 15.711, Saga 066445-2 010654-1 Basin Street Blues 78: Bb B-10115-A, BbC B-10115-A, HMV B8636, HMVAu EA1985, HMVIn N4479, HMVSw HE2289, Vi 25631-B, ViAr 25631-B, Vi 27767-A, ViJ A1263 TR: AFRS Downbeat 344 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA 731.057, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Dance Band Days DBCD16, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Prism PLATCD774 010655-1 Tea For Two 78: HMV B8625 [ST confirms not dub], HMVAu EA3685, HMVIn N4478 [JR has no dub in error], Vi 25618-A, ViAr 25618-A, ViC 25618-A, Vi 27766-A, Vi 420-0238 [as JR, FIF has as RCA 420-0238], ViAr 68-0499, ViJ JA-1047-A [FIF has A1047 but BR letter 15/5/99 confirms JA] TR: AFRS Downbeat 282 45: RCA 20051 12″: J&B JB056, RCA 730.570, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Gallerie GALE412, Naxos 8.120760, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612 010656-1 I Ain’t Got Nobody [And Nobody Cares For Me] 78: Bb B-10133-A, HMV B8636, HMVAu EA1985, HMVIn N4478 [JR has no dub in error], Vi 25631-A, ViAr 25631-A, Vi 27766-B, ViJ A1263 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, RCA 730.570, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Smithsonian P11893 [P6-11891], Smithsonian P19479 [R033/P7-19477] CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Smithsonian RD033-2 7 September 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d/vib–1. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP948 013344-1 You’ve Got Me Under Your Thumb 78: HMV BD5310, HMVSc AL2450 [JR only], Vi 25672-B, ViC 25672-B

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12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 127, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013345-1 Beat It Out 78: El EG6445, HMV BD5377, HMVF K8174, HMVF SG91, HMVIn BD5377 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25672-A, ViC 25672-A 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3072, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 857, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 127, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013346-1 Our Love Was Meant To Be –1 78: HMV BD5310, HMVAu EA2033, Vi 25681-B, ViC 25681-B, Vi 20-2643-B 45: RCA A72V0190 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27047 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Classics 857, Delta Leisure 33321, King Jazz 127, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013347-1 I’d Rather Call You Baby 78: HMVAu EA2033, Vi 25681-A, ViC 25681-A 10″: Blue Ace 1048, His Master’s Voice DLP1082 = 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, Falcon UN35016, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 127, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013348-1 I’m Always In The Mood For You 78: HMV BD5297, HMVSc AL2450 [JR only], Vi 25671-A, ViAr 25671-A, ViC 25671-A 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA RA25 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 857, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, King Jazz 127, Prism PLATCD774, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013349-1 She’s Tall, She’s Tan, She’s Terrific 78: HMV BD5297, HMVAu EA2045, Vi 25671-B, ViAr 25671-B, ViC 25671-B 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 857, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 127, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013350-1 You’re My Dish 78: HMVAu EA1990, HMVIn NE389 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25679-A, ViB 25679-A 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 128, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013351-1 More Power To You 78: El EG6294, HMV BD5314, HMVAu EA1990, HMVIn BD5314 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1621, HMVIt GW1900, Vi 25679-B, ViB 25679-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA25 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, King Jazz 128, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2) = 013351-2 More Power To You 78: No issues 12″: CD: King Jazz 128, Neatwork RP2004

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013351 take descriptions. Fourth line of vocal: -1: “You changed your heart, oh, you cheated on me” -2: “You changed your heart” 7 October 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t (except 01467-1); (?) Gene Sedric or Emmett Mathews [or Matthews] (see note), cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Charles Turner, sb; Slick Jones, d; Dorothea Driver, v–2.

In Storyville 162 Emmett Mathews is quoted as saying that Gene Sedric was unavailable for this session and he substituted for him, and recalls taking a solo on “Call Me Darling.” The record-ing sheet does not name the band personnel except for vocalist Dorothea Driver.

The second title has a police whistle, siren effects, and according to Ed Kirkeby the voices of Andy Razaf, J. C. Johnson (who were along to hear their new composition recorded), together with a couple of girls and studio staff to provide the party atmosphere. All titles (except “Call Me Darling”) CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, JSP JSP948, King Jazz 128, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 014645-1 How Can I? –1 78: HMVAu EA2263, Vi 25864-B 12″: RCA 731.057, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Jazzterdays 102414 014645: The recording sheet title is “How Can I, With You In My Heart,” copyrighted by Philip P. Ponce, Inc, on 6 January 1938, with melody by Thomas Waller and lyrics by J. C. Johnson. Victor 25864 record label has simply “How Can I?” 014646-1 The Joint Is Jumpin’ –1 (see above note) 78: El EG7860, HMV BD1079, HMVIn BD1079 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25689-A, ViC 25689-A, Vi 20-1582-B [FIF has dub. JR no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions and single run-off to Vi 25689-A] TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P2338 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF36, RCA-Vi 27-0092 [WPT19], 947-0018 [EPBT3024], RCA-Vi EPA802, EPA5140 =, EPC1246-2 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, J&B JB056, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.573, RCA NL89574, RCA PM45696 =, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Reader’s Digest RD4-136-6, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDC1004, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazzterdays 102414, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Magnum Music CECD007, Official 83030-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1383, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Recording Arts JZCD348, Rockin’ Chair CD25 014647-1 A Hopeless Love Affair –1 78: El EG6294, HMV BD5314, HMVAu EA2068, HMVIn BD5314 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1621 [JR no dub], Vi 25689-B, ViC 25689-B, [HMVIn BD5354 deleted, ref S1996/7] 12″: Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA FXM1-7074, RCA RA25 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 = 014648-1 What Will I Do In The Morning? –1

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78: Vi 25712-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA-Starcall HY1038, RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Delta Leisure 33321, Falcon UN35016, Jazzterdays 102414, Pulse PDSCD550, Recording Arts JZCD348 014649-1 How Ya Baby? –1 78: El EG6383, HMV BD5354, HMV BD5354 [listed twice in FIF, with and without italics, JR lists once as dubbed], HMVAu EA2128, HMVIn BD5354 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE2345 [Hansjürg Richner confirms no dub], HMVSw JK2345 [FIF omits, and Hansjürg Richner confirms does not exist], Vi 25712-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 = RCA-Vi LPV550 = RCA-Vi RD7984 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Jazzterdays 102414, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, Recording Arts JZCD348 014650-1 Jealous Of Me –1 78: HMV BD1079, HMVIn BD1079 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25864-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7074, RCA RA25 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Pulse PDSCD550 014551-1 Call Me Darling –?, –2 No issues 014651-1 “Call Me Darling” has probably not been “issued on LP” as stated in FIF. Brian Rust, in a letter to the author dated 1 June 1995, says that he had a Victor vinyl, but traded it to another collec-tor (American, he thinks) in 1961. The recording sheet says “Held In New York.” 15 December 1937 Peggy Dade Victor Hollywood Recording Studio, 1016 N. Sycamore Avenue, California. Peggy Dade, v; probably acc. by the same or similar personnel to the following session, –1. Peggy Dade, v; acc. Fats Waller, p/vocal comments, –2. They are audition recordings, apparently for Eli Oberstein, and not intended for release, with matrix numbers not in the normal master number series. 01445-1 On The Sunny Side Of The Street –1 78: No issues 12″ CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, JSP JSP948, Neatwork RP2004 01446-1 Georgia On My Mind –2 78: No issues 12″: CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, JSP JSP948, Neatwork RP2004 16 December 1937 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Hollywood Recording Studio, 1016 N. Sycamore Avenue, California. Paul Campbell, t; Caughey Roberts, cl/as; Fats Waller, p/v; Ceele Burke, g/stg; Al Morgan, sb; Lee Young, d. Personnel as per note dated 20 December 1937 by the RCA Hollywood recording depart-ment, and as typed on the recording sheet, presumably added later. All titles CD: JSP JSP948, King Jazz 128 09884-1 Every Day’s A Holiday 78: HMV BD5333, HMVAu EA2068, Vi 25749-A, ViAr 25749-A, ViC 25749-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Classics 857, Ember FBB908, L’Art Vocal 4, Proper P1383, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 09884-2 Every Day’s A Holiday 78: No issues 12″: RCA 731.057 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Neatwork RP2004

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Take descriptions. Eighth line of vocal: -1: “They ought to close those banks, yeah!” -2: “They ought to close the banks.” 09885-1 Neglected 78: El EG6369, HMV BD5342, HMVIn BD5342 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25749-B, ViAr 25749-B, ViC 25749-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA PM45696 =, RCA RA25 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 09886-1 My Window Faces The South 78: Vi 25762-B, ViC 25762-B 12″: RCA 731.057 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 857, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 09887-1 Am I In Another World? 78: HMV BD5360, Vi 25753-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7093 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 875, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 09888-1 Why Do Hawaiians Sing Aloha 78: HMV BD5342, HMVIn BD5342 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25762-A, ViC 25762-A 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, RCA FXM1-7093, RCA RA25 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 875, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prism PLATCD774, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 09889-1 My First Impression Of You 78: Vi 25753-B 45: La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1003, La Voix De Son Maître 7GF160 12″: RCA FXM1-7093 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 875, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 11 March 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/cel–1; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet.

Matrix 2451-1 is a test recording for Eli Oberstein, probably with the same personnel as above augmented by a well-rehearsed big-band, quite possibly Waller’s own orchestra. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, JSP JSP948 021150-1 Something Tells Me –1 78: El EG6540, HMV BD5387, HMVEx JO92, HMVIn N14038, Vi 25817-A 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA FXM1-7093, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Classics 875, Delta Leisure 33321, Ember FBB908, King Jazz 128, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 021151-1 I Love To Whistle 78: ASR L25682 [as HL. FIF has ASR L25652, prob. in error. Not listed in JR], El EG7727, HMV BD5360, HMVAu EA2083, HMVEx JO273, HMVIn NE699, HMVSc JO273, Vi 25806-A, ViAr 25806-A, ViC 25806-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Classics 875, Ember FBB908, King Jazz 128, Living Era CDAJS298, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 021152-1 You Went To My Head 78: HMVAu EA2128, Vi 25812-B 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA FXM1-7093, RCA-Camden CAS10.232,

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RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 875, King Jazz 128, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 021153-1 Florida Flo 78: HMVEx JO110, HMVF SG164 [FIF has SG154 in error], HMVSw HE2702, Vi 25806-B, ViAr 25806-B, ViC 25806-B 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF36 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: RCA 730.573, RCA PM45696 = CD: Classics 875, Hallmark 702262, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 128, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 021154-1 Lost And Found 78: El EG6445, HMV BD5377, HMVIn BD5377 [ref S1996/7], Vi 25812-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Classics 875, Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, King Jazz 128, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pegasus PGNCD886, RCA CD90117, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 021155-1 Don’t Try To Cry Your Way Back To Me 78: HMV B10495, Vi 25817-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7093 CD: Classics 875, King Jazz 128, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 2451-1 Marie 78: No issues 12″: CD: Neatwork RP2004 2451: Test for Eli Oberstein. Although the recording sheet for this session has the master number as “BS Test 2451-1,” a vinyl test pressing in a private collection has “2450-1” written in pencil on the label, although there are no engineer’s inscriptions in the “wax” to confirm the number. 24 March 1938 Steinie Bottle Boys Swing Club broadcast Station WJZ, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v–1/vocal comments; acc. by sb/g/d and cl on last title –2; Del Sharbutt, speech. Ain’t Misbehavin’ Medley: Honeysuckle Rose / I’m Glad For Your Sake –1 / and Honeysuckle Rose –2 Unissued, but recording exists. In 2016 the author received another copy of this broadcast which included the introduction by an-nouncer Del Sharbutt, with Waller playing in the background. 12 April 1938 “Fats” Waller, his Rhythm and Orchestra Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, John Hamilton, Nathaniel Williams, t; George Robinson, John Haughton, tb; Wil-liam Alsop, James Powell, Freddy Skerritt, as; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Lonnie Simmons, ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Albert Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP948 022429-1 In The Gloaming 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7093, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 875, Ember FBB908, King Jazz 128, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 022429-2 In The Gloaming 78: HMVAu EA2167, Vi 25847-A, ViC 25847-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA-Vi LPM10118

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RCA FXM1-7093

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CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Neatwork RP2005, Robert Parker RPCD635 022429 take descriptions. Piano intro at very start of record has: -1: Different treble chords. -2: Mostly same repeated treble chords. 022430-1 You Had An Ev’ning To Spare –1 78: HMVAu EA2263, HMVEx JO397 [JR no dub], Vi 25834-B, ViC 25834-B 45: La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1003, La Voix De Son Maître 7GF160 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: RCA FXM1-7093, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 875, King Jazz 128, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = Note: Recording sheet and Victor 25834-B label have “Ev’ning” not “Evening.” 022431-1 Let’s Break The Good News –1 78: HMVAu EA2155, HMVSw HE2357 [JR no dub], Vi 25830-B, ViC 25830-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7123, RCA-Vi LPM10118, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 875, Ember FBB908, King Jazz 129, TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3) = 022432-1 “Skrontch” –1 78: El EG6540, HMV BD5387, HMVF K8174, HMVF SG91, Vi 25834-A, ViC 25834-A 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA PM45696 =, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 875, King Jazz 129, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 022433-1 I Simply Adore You –1 78: HMVAu EA2155, HMVSw HE2357 [JR no dub], Vi 25830-A, ViC 25830-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7123 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 875, King Jazz 129, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 022433-2 I Simply Adore You –1 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA-Vi LPM10118, Swaggie S1243 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Bb 07863-66552-2, King Jazz 129, Neatwork RP2005 022433 take descriptions. Last line of vocal chorus: -1: “I simply adore you, my adorable one.” -2: “‛Cause I simply adore you, ah, you sad rascal you, my adorable one.” 022434-1 The Sheik Of Araby –1 78: No issues 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA RA25, Swaggie S1243, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Jazz Archives 158152, King Jazz 129, Laserlight 15.711, Neatwork RP2005, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Victor 74321-763612 022434-2 The Sheik Of Araby –1 78: HMVAu EA2167, Vi 25847-B, ViC 25847-B 10″: Jolly Roger 5032 12″: J&B JB056, Jazztone J1247, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA PM45696 =, RCA NL89574, RCA-Vi LPM10118, RCA-Vi LSA3112 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Classics 875, King Jazz 129, Living Era CDAJS298, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 44, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) Unknown take of matrix 022434: 12″: Tobacco Road B/2508

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022434. First editions of RCA FXM1-7123, B&W Vol.14, with matrix number in the wax on Side-A ending “T1” uses two Take–1s, while versions ending “T2” have Take–1 and Take–2. 022434 take descriptions. Opening piano solo (times in seconds from start of record): -1: At 14 seconds, right hand trills in first half of solo. -2: At 25 seconds, right hand trills in second half of solo. 022435-1 Hold My Hand –1 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA NL89273, Swaggie S1243 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, King Jazz 129, Neatwork RP2005, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 022435-2 Hold My Hand –1 78: HMVAu EA2296, HMVEx JO89, HMVF SG56, HMVIn N14030, Vi 26045-A, ViC 26045-A 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: RCA FXM1-7123, RCA-Vi LPM10118, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Classics 875, Ember FBB908, King Jazz 129, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 022435 take descriptions. Piano solo: -1: Played legato with smoothly connected notes and chords. -2: Played without legato with separated treble notes and chords. 022436-1 Inside [This Heart Of Mine] –1 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7123 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 875, King Jazz 129, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 022436-2 Inside [This Heart Of Mine] –1 78: Vi 26045-B, ViC 26045-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7123, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Bb 07863-66083-2 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, King Jazz 129, Neatwork RP2005 022436 take descriptions. Take descriptions in FIF are the wrong way around. Corrected in Storyville 1996/97. End of fourth line of vocal: -1: “. . .Inside this heart of mine, come ‘ere baby, let me tell you something.” -2: “. . .Inside this heart of mine. Yeah. B-b-blue skies. . .” 17 May 1938 America Dances Broadcast Relay of this CBS broadcast by the BBC Regional Service. In an email 15 December 2005, Ate van Delden in Holland said he has a glass based acetate of part of this broadcast, which was recorded off the air from the BBC broadcast by the late Andre Eschauzier, a pre-war Dutch jazz collector and amateur saxophone player, which Ate obtained from his estate. Ate advised that it was recorded on a “Simplex” home recording disc. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. (audible identification). St. Louis Blues (piano solo, complete) Sweet Sue –1 (start on Side 1, and after vocal break, continued Side 2) Rosetta (start only, cut short after 18-secs) The Joint Is Jumpin’ –1 (part, and with vocal break) Unissued, recording exists. 1 July 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 875, JSP JSP949, King Jazz 129, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4)

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023760-1 There’s Honey On The Moon Tonight 78: HMV B10297, HMVAu EA2199, HMVF SG502, HMVIt HN3079, Vi 25891-A, ViC 25891-A 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: Joker SM3230 =, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Delta Leisure 33321, Early Bird EBCS1008, Four Star FS40056, Object Enterprises ORO078, Pegasus PGDCD047, Prestige CDSGP089, RCA CD90117 023761-1 If I Were You 78: HMV BD5452, HMVAu EA2223, HMVF K8281, HMVF SG96, HMVIn BD5452 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1696, HMVSp GY417, HMVTu AX4089 [JR omits], Vi 26002-A 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF41 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA 730.573, RCA NL89273, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 023762-1 [Take Me Back To] The Wide Open Places 78: Vi 26002-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7123 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A 023763-1 On The Bumpy Road To Love 78: El EG6676, HMV BD5431, HMVIn BD5431 [ref S1996/7], HMVN AL2580, HMVTu AX4089 [JR omits], Vi 25898-A, ViC 25898-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7123, RCA RA25 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072 023764-1 Fair And Square 78: ASR LBD5415, El EG7836, HMV B10234, HMVAu EA2199, Vi 25891-B, ViC 25891-B 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: RCA FXM1-7123, RCA NL89273, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 023765-1 We, The People 78: HMVAu EA2223, Vi 25898-B, ViC 25898-B 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA FXM1-7123, RCA RA25, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3072 2 July 1938 Saturday Night Swing Club broadcast CBS Studios, New York City, New York. James P. Johnson, p; Fats Waller, p/v, with comments by both. –1 Russ Case, t; “Toots” Mondello, cl; Fats Waller, p/v; Frank Worrell, g; Lou Shoobe, sb; Bill Gussak, percussion. –2 I Found A New Baby –1 78: No issues 45: 12″: Fanfare LP17-117 CD: Doctor Jazz DJ010, Soundcraft SC8002 Hold My Hand –2 78: No issues 12″: Fanfare LP17-117, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Doctor Jazz DJ010 Note: Ep La Roulotte MA1 is a 200-copy limited edition distributed gratis by Max Abrams, the producer of the Rarest Fats Waller record label.

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La Roulotte MA1

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5 July 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm broadcast NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/p solo–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. All titles 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jasmine JASMCD2555, Jazz Archives 99757-2 = Jazz Archives 157192 [except “Hold My Hand”], Music Memoria 30912, Soundcraft SC8002 Ain’t Misbehavin’ CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 I Simply Adore You –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 My Best Wishes –2 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505 Handful Of Keys –1 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992 Hold My Hand [not inc. with Jazz Archives 157192] –3 The Sheik Of Araby –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Ain’t Misbehavin’ CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 12 July 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm broadcast Location and personnel as 5 July 1938. Waller makes vocal comments on “E Flat Blues.” All titles CD: = Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Joint Is Jumpin’ –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Inside [This Heart Of Mine] –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 I Had To Do It –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 E Flat Blues CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Honeysuckle Rose Hold My Hand

Buddha Records, a subsidiary of BMG Distribution, issued the above CD in 1999, which in-cludes the four previously unissued recordings. On the CD the edited tracks run into each other, and the Fats intro “Let’s get sweet and hot” at the start of “The Joint Is Jumpin’” as above (CD Track-2) in fact comes from “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (CD Track-1) dated 5 July 1938. Also, when Fats says “Let’s carry on” as the introduction to “Hold My Hand” (Track-6) from 16 July 1938, this would appear to belong to the continuation from “E Flat Blues” (Track-5) from this session. The CD also includes two previously unissued recordings from the session dated 18 October 1938.

Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 was issued October 2009. 16 July 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm broadcast Location and personnel as 5 July 1938. All titles

Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102

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78: No issues 12″: , Sandy Hook SH2097 CD: Jasmine JASMCD2549, Music Memoria 30912, Sandy Hook CDSH2097 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Hold My Hand –3 CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Stop Beatin’ Around The Mulberry Bush –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505 What’s The Matter With You? –3 12″: Jazz Archives JA7, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, RCA FXM1-7282 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Galaxy 3899592 Hallelujah! –1 CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992 What’s Your Name –3 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505 Hold My Hand CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 = [with fade out without announcer’s comments] 21 August 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Continental Rhythm HMV Abbey Road Studios, London, England. Dave Wilkins, t (except OEA-6703-1); George Chisholm, tb (except OEA-6384-1/2 and 6703-1); Alfie Kahn, cl/ts; Ian Shepherd, ts/vn; Fats Waller, p–1/cel–2/po–3/v; Alan Ferguson, g; Len Harri-son, sb; Hymie Schneider, d–4; Edmundo Ros, d–5. All Titles 12″: World Records SH291 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949, Swing CDXP8442 OEA-6383-1 Don’t Try Your Jive On Me –3, –4 78: ASR LBD5415, Bb B-10100-A, BbC B-10110-A [presume dub], El EG6839 [as FIF, confirmed by Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Archive, May 2007. Not EG6389 as HL and JR, BR letter 15/5/99 says info from HL book], El EG7584, HMV BD5415, HMVAu EA2189, HMVEi IM1020, HMVIn BD5415 [ref S1996/7] TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3467 45: HMV 7EG8042, HMV 7EG8602, RCA-Vi 947-0094 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: Capitol T10258 =, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, L’Art Vocal 4, Object Enterprises ORO107, Pegasus PGDCD047, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6384-1 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –3, –5 78: No issues, HMV Test Mx.6384-1 12″: World Records SH291 = CD: Neatwork RP2005 OEA-6384-2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –3, –5 78: Bb B-10288-B, BbC B-10288-B, El EG6839 [as FIF, confirmed by Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Archive, May 2007. Not EG6389 as HL and JR, BR letter 15/5/99 says info from HL book], El EG7584, HMV BD5415, HMVAu EA2189, HMVEi IM1020, HMVIn BD5415 [ref S1996/7] 45: HMV 7EG8602 7″: Swaggie JCS121 12″: Capitol T10258 =, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057,

Giants Of Jazz GOJ1035

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Swaggie S1246, World Records SH265 = CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Audio Archive AA023, Best BSTCD9105, Brisa 48038-2, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Jazz Time 794100-2 [794098-2], Object Enterprises ORO107, Quadromania 222491-444, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 6384 take descriptions. End of vocal: -1: “Savin’ my love for you, for you, for you.” Plus organ coda. -2: “Savin’ all my love for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you.” OEA-6701-1 The Flat Foot Floogee –1, –5 78: El EG6557, HMV BD5399, HMVIn BD5399 45: Electrola E40942, HMV 7EG8341, 7EGM8341, 7EGW8515, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF123 7″: Storia Della Musica 6, Swaggie JCS121 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Capitol W2139, Club National du Disque CND580, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Flapper PASTCD9742, Going For A Song GFS016, Hallmark 702262, Object Enterprises ORO107, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6702-1 Pent Up In A Penthouse –1, –5 78: El EG6557, HMV BD5399, HMVAu EA2245, HMVIn BD5399 45: Electrola E40942, HMV 7EG8341, 7EGM8341, 7EGW8515 12″: Capitol T10258 =, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Object Enterprises ORO107, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6703-1 Music, Maestro, Please –1, –2, –5 78: El EG6556, HMV BD5398, HMVAu EA2245, HMVIn BD5398 45: Electrola E40942, HMV 7EG8341, 7EGM8341, 7EGW8515 12″: Capitol T10258 =, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Flapper PASTCD9742, Going For A Song GFS016, Living Era CDAJA5104, Object Enterprises ORO107, Recording Arts JZCD349, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6704-1 A-Tisket, A-Tasket –1, –5 78: El EG6556, HMV BD5398, HMVIn BD5398 45: Electrola E40942, HMV 7EG8341, 7EGM8341, 7EGW8515, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF123 12″: Capitol T10258 =, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Flapper PASTCD9742, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Object Enterprises ORO107, Quadromania 222491-444, Recording Arts JZCD349, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) 28 August 1938 “Fats” Waller—Organ Solos / and with Adelaide Hall HMV Studio 1, HMV Studios, Abbey Road, London, England. Fats Waller, Compton pipe organ solo–1; and with speech acc. Adelaide Hall, v–2. All titles 12″: Swaggie S1246 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 913, Double Play GRF095, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949, Swing CDXP8442 OEA-6385-3 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot –1

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78: El EG6647, HMV B8818, HMVAu B8818, Vi 27458-A, ViC 27458-A 45: HMV 7EG8304 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, World Records SH291 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Jazz Archives 158152, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6386-3 All God’s Chillun Got Wings –1 78: HMV B8818, HMVAu B8818, Vi 27460-B, ViC 27460-B, ViCh 27460-B 45: HMV 7EGB304, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF123 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, World Records SH291 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Going For A Song GFS016, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6387-3 Go Down Moses –1 78: HMV B8816, HMVAu B8816, HMVF K8214, Vi 27458-B, ViC 27458-B 45: HMV 7EG8304 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Collector’s 12-7, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3080, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, World Records SH291 = CD: Best Of Jazz 4006, Going For A Song GFS016, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6388-3 Deep River –1 78: El EG6647 [as HL, confirmed correct. JR and FIF lists in error for Mx. OEA-6387-3], HMV B8816, HMVAu B8816, HMVF K8214, Vi 27459-A, ViC 27459-A 45: HMV 7EG8304, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF123 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Collector’s 12-7, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Joker SM3080, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, World Records SH291 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Going For A Song GFS016, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220959-202 (Vol.4) OEA-6389-2 Water Boy –1 78: HMV B8845, HMVAu B8845, HMVIn B8845 [ref S1996/7], Vi 27460-A, ViC 27460-A, ViCh 27460-A 45: HMV 7EG8602 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04938, World Record SH292 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Going For A Song GFS016, Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) OEA-6390-1 Lonesome Road –1 78: HMV B8845, HMVAu B8845, HMVIn B8845 [ref S1996/7], Vi 27459-B, ViC 27459-B 45: HMV 7EG8602 7″: Swaggie JCS122 10″: Jolly Roger 5037 12″: Capitol T10258 =, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Pathé 2C054-04938, Stanyan SR10057, World Records SH292 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Giants IECJ330C,

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Music Memoria 30424, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) OEA-6391-1 That Old Feeling –2 78: HMV B8849, HMVAu B8849 [see second label style here] 7″: Swaggie JCS121 12″: Columbia SDXLP7551, Conifer CHD169, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Golden Age GX2553, Pathé 2C054-04939, World Records SH292 =, World Records SH370 CD: Avid AMSC720, Axis 701764-2, Going For A Song GFS016, Happy Days CDHD169, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Living Era CDAJA5098, Magnum Music CECD007, Pegasus PGDCD047, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) OEA-6392-2 I Can’t Give You Anything But Love –2 78: HMV B8849, HMVAu B8849 [see second label style here], HMVIn B8849 7″: Swaggie JCS121 12″: Columbia SDXLP7551, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04939, World Records SH265 =, World Records SH292 = CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Avid AMSC720, Axis 701764-2, Going For A Song GFS016, Living Era CDAJA5098, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) An anonymous contributor provided the following:

Henceforth, Waller's single releases would appear on Bluebird instead of Victor. (Those of his records that were released in album form appeared on Victor, as no multi-pocket albums were released on Bluebird in the 78 rpm era). While 10-inch black-label Victor sold for 75 cents, Bluebirds sold for 35 cents, or three for a dollar, and were thus more at-tractive to jukebox "jobbers," who paid a wholesale price in the neighborhood of 19 cents per record. Whereas pressings on the Victor label almost always bore the take number stamped in the run-out area in the 9:00 position (when viewed with the stamped "VE" at 12:00 and the catalog number and side designation at 6:00) pressings on Bluebird as a rule never showed takes. (The exception that proves the rule: Waller's Victor V-38119, recorded 19 December 1929, omits take numbers on both sides.) While take dispositions at the time of recording were often noted on Victor's session sheets, the choice takes at the time of the session weren't always selected for issue. Takes actually issued are noted on "history cards," one for each side of each issue, that are found in the archives of Sony Music in New York, and which have not been inspected by this author. Per Brian Rust, "The Victor Master Book Vol, 2," p. 417: "On June 16, 1931. Mr. Ray-mond Sooy, the chief recording engineer [at Victor], sent out the following memorandum -- 'Starting with this date, only one way to be processed, unless wax becomes defective.'" Thereafter, usually only one take of a master was processed; takes two and higher were occasionally processed, but not as a general rule. Take one was usually mastered, while higher-numbered takes were usually held in reserve. Wherever possible, takes issued on Bluebird have been confirmed in this work by refer-ence to master-pressed tests that bear take data. In two instances, mxs. 031535 ("Kiss Me with Your Eyes") and 048779 ("You Run Your Mouth, I'll Run my Business"), it has been determined that the takes one were in each case released, contrary to previous dis-cographical works, which incorrectly claim that in each case the released take is take two.

9 September 1938 Broadcast to America broadcast St. George’s Hall, London, England. 12:45–1.00 am on Saturday, 10 September 1938.

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Short-wave broadcast and presentation by NBC to the U.S. broadcast on Friday, 9 September 1938 over Station WJZ at 7:45–8:00 pm ET, and recorded at the NBC Studios, RCA Building, New York. Sustaining broadcast. Fats Waller, p–1/pipe organ–2/v–3/vocal comments–4; Adelaide Hall, v–5. All titles CD: = Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1 (opening theme with announcer comments) Marie –1, –3 I Can’t Give You Anything But Love –2, –4, –5 Handful Of Keys –1 That Old Feeling –2, –4, –5 Flat Foot Floogie –2, –3, –5 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –2 (closing theme with announcer comments) 13 October 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1/Hammond organ–2; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP949 027289-1 Two Sleepy People –1 78: Bb B-10000-A, BbC B-10000-A, HMV BD5452, HMVF K8281, HMVF SG96, HMVIn BD5452 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt GW1696, MW M7787-A, Vi 20-1583-A [FIF has dub. JR has no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions and single run-off while Bb B-1000-A has double eccentric run-off], ViC 20-1583-A, ViJ A1464 TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P2338, AFRS Phonograph Album No. 4 [prob. from Vi 20-1583-A. LoC Call No. ncp 643] 45: RCA 75.482, 20022, 21011, RCA-Vi 27-0073, 27-0093 [WPT19], 447-0237, RCA-Vi 947-0018 [EPBT3024], EPA5005 =, EPC1246-1 = 7″: RCA-Vi LPC31-006 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 = 12″: Heritage MFPL82811/20, J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.573, RCA NL89273, RCA NL89574, RCA RA25, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105 [10], Vi RA5318, VM VM500-2 CD: All Time Music ATM047, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, Brisa 48038-2, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classics 913, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 129, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Music For Pleasure CDMFP6057, Naxos 8.120760, Object Enterprises ORO107, Official 83030-2, Proper P1383, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 027289: Also see recording sheet note. 027290-1 Shame! Shame! [Everybody Knows Your Game] –1 78: Bb B-7885-B, BbC B-7885-B, HMVAu EA2261 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, RCA 731.057, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 913, Disky MP791812, Giants Of Jazz CD53078,

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Jazz Giants IECJ321C, IECJ330A, King Jazz 129, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 027291-1 I’ll Never Forgive Myself [For Not Forgiving You] –1, –2 78: Bb B-10000-B, BbC B-10000-B, HMVAu EA2302, MW M7787-B 12″: RCA 731.057 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 913, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 027291-2 I’ll Never Forgive Myself [For Not Forgiving You] –1, –2 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7166, Swaggie S1243 CD: Neatwork RP2005 027291 take descriptions. Last line of vocal: -1: “I’ll never forgive myself, no baby, for not forgiving you.” -2: “I’ll never forgive myself, no I’ll never forgive myself, for not forgiving you.” 027292-1 You Look Good To Me –1 78: Bb B-10008-A, HMV B10297, HMVAu EA2260, HMVF SG502, HMVIt HN3070 12″: Joker SM3230 =, RCA FXM1-7166, RCA NL89273, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, Vogue Music VM19 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 913, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, King Jazz 129, Prestige CDSGP089, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 027292-2 You Look Good To Me –1 78: No issues 12″: CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, King Jazz 129, Neatwork RP2005, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 027292 take descriptions: -1: Vocal after introduction and 32–bar piano solo. -2: Vocal begins in bar 9 and is followed by 32–bar piano solo. 027293-1 Tell Me With Your Kisses –1 78: Bb B-7885-A, BbC B-7885-A, HMVAu EA2261 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: RCA 731.057 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 913, King Jazz 129, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 027293-2 Tell Me With Your Kisses –1 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7166, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, Swaggie S1243 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Disky MP791812, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, King Jazz 129, Neatwork RP2005 027293. Although RCA-Victor RD8038 uses Take–2, and not Take–1 as stated in other listings, the Lp was issued in 1969, and Rarest Fats Waller RFW3, issued c. early 1967, remains the first issue. 027293 take descriptions. Second line of vocal: -1: “Just how much you care; tell me how much you care baby.” -2: “Just how much, just how much you care.” 027294-1 Yacht Club Swing 78: Bb B-10035-A, HMVAu EA2279 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, RCA 731.057, RCA NL89273, RCA RA25, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 =, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Classics 913, Jazz Archives 158152, King Jazz 129, Living Era CDAJS298, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, RCA Victor 74321-763612, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 14 October 1938 Yacht Club broadcast Yacht Club, 150 W. 52nd Street, New York City, New York.

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Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/p solo–1/v–2; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. All titles 78: No issues 12″: Giants Of Jazz GOJ1029, Sandy Hook SH2097 CD: Jasmine JASMCD2549, Jazz Archives 99757-2 = Jazz Archives 157192, Mr. Music MMCD-7004 [Star Line Productions], Music Memoria 30912, Sandy Hook CDSH2097, Star Line CDSG401 Yacht Club Swing CD: Memoir CDMOIR515 Hold My Hand –2 CD: Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 Pent Up In A Penthouse –2 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 Honeysuckle Rose CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 Yacht Club Swing CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 Second half of broadcast as follows: You look Good To Me –2 CD: Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 Hallelujah! –1 CD: Drive CD3505, Memoir CDMOIR515 St. Louis Blues CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Drive CD3505 Flat Foot Floogie –2 CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 After You’ve Gone CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Yacht Club Swing

The Buddha Records CD presents the tunes in the wrong order, although the sound quality may be an improvement over other issues. See also 5 July 1938, 12 July 1938, and 18 October 1938.

18 October 1938 Yacht Club Broadcast Location and personnel as 14 October 1938. Waller makes vocal comments on “I Got Rhythm” and “Some Of These Days.” All titles [complete broadcast] CD: = All titles from first half 78: No issues 12″: Giants Of Jazz GOJ1029, Sandy Hook CH2097 CD: Jasmine JASMCD2549, Jazz Archives 99757-2 = Jazz Archives 157192, Mr. Music MMCD-7004 [Star Line Productions], Music Memoria 30912, Sandy Hook CDSH2097, Star Line CDSG401 Yacht Club Swing You Can’t Be Mine And Somebody Else’s Too –2 CD: Drive CD3505 Monday Mornin’ CD: Drive CD3505 What Do You Know About Love? CD: Drive CD3505 I Had To Do It –2 CD: Drive CD3505, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262

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Second half of broadcast as follows: African Ripples –1 I Got Rhythm CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Old Folks Some Of These Days CD: Buddha Records 7446599603-2 Stop Beatin’ Around The Mulberry Bush –2 Summer Souvenirs –1 with sb, d accom. Yacht Club Swing (closing theme) Buddha Records released the above two titles in 1999. 22 October 1938 Yacht Club Broadcast Location and personnel as 14 October 1938. First eight titles recorded on four sides of Presto discs in the collection of John Landry. Last four titles recorded on one uncoated aluminium disc in William Savory collection, with “Alligator Crawl” on the second side of the disc. All Titles CD: Mosaic MD6-266 iTune: Savory Collection Volume No.1 (except “When I Go A-Dreamin’”) Yacht Club Swing Hold My Hand I Haven’t Changed A Thing Summer Souvenirs Who Blew Out The Flame You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby Sixty Seconds Got Together I’ve Got A Pocketful Of Dreams When I Go A-Dreamin’ The Spider And The Fly Alligator Crawl There are recording breaks to change discs during “I Haven’t Changed A Thing,” “Summer Sou-venirs,” and after the program announcement after “Who Blew Out The Flame.” Savory Collection Volume No.1 issued in 2016 by the National Jazz Museum In Harlem in conjunc-tion with Apple Music and iTunes. For the “Martin Block Jam Session” see 14 December 1938. 21 November 1938 Private Recordings Harry Smith recording studio, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p; Andy Razaf, v. –1 Fats Waller, p/v; Andy Razaf, J. C. Johnson, v. –2 Is It To Be Or Not To Be –1 The Jitterbug Tree –2 These recordings are in addition to previous discographies. Unissued in any format, but recordings exist. 23 November 1938 Martin Block Jam Session Station WNEW, New York City, New York. (*) Charlie Teagarden, t; Jack Teagarden, tb/v–1; Bud Freeman, ts; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Fats Wal-ler, p; Eddie Condon, g; Artie Shapiro, sb; Zutty Singleton, d. TR: Recorded on several acetate discs. William Savory collection [now with National Jazz Museum in Harlem]. All titles CD: Mosaic MD6-266

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iTun Savory Collection Vol.3 Honeysuckle Rose [6:31 mins] China Boy [5.57 mins] I’m Coming Virginia [4:41 mins] The Blues –1 [5:31 mins] I Got Rhythm [2:06 mins] Note: Savory Volume Vol.3 issued by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem on iTunes in May 2017. The order of tracks shown is the order of performance on the original discs and determined from the talk betweeen tracks which has been edited out of the album issue, as advised by Doug Pomeroy who did the transfers and sound restoration. The order is different on Savory Volume 3. The previously listed tune “Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland” is not part of this broadcast and is from a Jess Stacy Condon/Commodore session. 7 December 1938 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–1. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, JSP JSP949, King Jazz 130 030363-1 Love, I’d Give My Life For You 78: Bb B-10070-A, BbC B-10070-A, HMV B10495, MW M7797-A, RZAu G24244 12″: RCA FXM1-7166, RCA RA25 CD: Classics 913, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030364-1 I Wish I Had You 78: Bb B-10078-A, BbC B-10078-A, HMVEx JO397, RZAu G24308 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: RCA FXM1-7166 CD: Classics 913, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030365-1 I’ll Dance At Your Wedding 78: Bb B-10070-B, BbC B-10070-B, HMVEx JO196, HMVH JO196, HMVIn N14065, HMVSw HE2896, MW M7797-B, RZAu G24244 45: RCA A72V0190 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA FXM1-7166, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, Tobacco Road B/2508 CD: Classics 913, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Quadromania 222491-444, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030365-2 I’ll Dance At Your Wedding 78: No issues 12″: RCA NL89273, CD: Neatwork RP2005, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 030365 take descriptions. Second line of second vocal: -1: “Realizing some other cat has won your heart, yes!” -2: “Realizing some other cat baby has won your heart, yeah!” 030366-1 Imagine My Surprise 78: Bb B-10062-B, HMV BD1073, HMVIn BD1073 [ref S1996/7], MW M7792-B, RZAu G24194 12″: RCA FXM1-7166 CD: Classics 943, Empress RAJCD824, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Stagedoor SDC8085, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030367-1 I Won’t Believe It [Till I Hear It From You] 78: Bb B-10062-A, HMV B10168, HMVF SG410, HMVSw HE3043 [JR has HMVIt HN3043, not HE3043, but FIF says this is thought to be a typo], MW M7792-A, RZAu G24346

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12″: RCA FXM1-7166 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030368-1 The Spider And The Fly –1 78: Bb B-10205-A, BbC B-10205-A, HMV BD5486, HMVIn BD5486 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY541 [JR has GY394, but FIF says this is in error] 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA FXM1-7166, RCA NL89273, RCA RA25 CD: Best BSTCD9105, Classics 943, L’Art Vocal 4, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Proper P1384, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 030369-1 Patty Cake, Patty Cake [Baker Man] 78: ASR LBD5476, Bb B-10149-A, BbC B-10149-A, HMV BD5476, HMVF K8328 12″: RCA 731.057, J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, RCA-Vi LPV562 = RCA-Vi RD8038 = CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Classics 943, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 11 December 1938 This Is New York broadcast WABC Studios, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v/speech; Andy Razaf, v/speech; Gilbert Seldes, speech; Leith Stevens Orch. (part). All titles 78: No issues 12″: Giants Of Jazz GOJ1002, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413 Introduction Harlem Dialogue The Joint Is Jumpin’ Dialogue Summertime Dialogue Stompin’ At The Savoy Note: the complete broadcast recording exists. 14 December 1938 Martin Block Jam Session broadcast Station WNEW, New York City, New York. Louis Armstrong, t/v–1; Jack Teagarden, tb/v–2; Bud Freeman, ts; Fats Waller, p/v–2; Bob Spergel, g; Pete Peterson, sb; George Wettling, d. Personnel as announced by Martin Block.

The above date is certainly correct. The order of tunes played is uncertain, although the order below is the same on the Savory 16″ acetate dub. Although the Lp Swaggie S1210 is identical in content to the Boris Rose Lp’s Forsgate Discs and Mickoon’s Menagerie, it is derived from an earlier tape copy by Boris Rose of the same 16″ transcription. The earliest commercial release may be a 12″ microgroove pressing with a blank label with FoF-1/2 in the wax, which is thought to have originat-ed from Boris Rose, circa 1950/51, but it is not clear if this is a commercial release or test pressing. All titles [without Martin Block’s announcements] TR: Boris Rose private 16″ acetate [copied circa 1947 from original 78s], William Savory 16″ acetate dub [now with National Jazz Museum in Harlem. “Jeepers Creepers” is defective and incomplete]. 78: Set of three unlabeled vinyl pressings [issued in the USA early 1950s] 10″: Palm Club “Palm 10,” Project 8 [produced by John R. T. Davies in two pressings (a) RPD13/RPD14 in wax, circa 1956/7, (b) RLA283/RLA284 in wax, circa early 1960s] 12″: Alamac QSR2401 =, Ariston LP12004, Byg 9299.457 [6623.951], Collector’s Classics CC26, Elec 108, Folkways FJS2816, Forsgate Discs WOP 69-0 [Boris Rose Lp] = Mickoon’s Menagerie JAZZ:7350 [Boris Rose Lp] = Swaggie S1210, Musidisc 30JA5116, RCA FXM1-7166,

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SagaPan PAN6901 = CD: Ambassador CLA1905, Forlane UCD19005, GHB BCD-101, Jazz Anthology 550182, King Jazz 134, Music Memoria 31056 = Music Memoria 881002, Neatwork RP2029 Martin Block’s opening remarks Unissued, recording exists. On The Sunny Side Of The Street –1 12″: Boulevard BD3001, DJM DJMLD8001 =, Metronome 201.072, Metronome DALP2-1969, Phoenix PHX-305, Trip JTX, Trip TLX5814, Up Front UPF143 Martin Block’s introduction to “The Blues” Unissued, recording exists. The Blues –1, –2 Jeepers Creepers –1 12″: Boulevard BD3001, Bulldog BDL2007, DJM DJMLD8001 =, Ember CJS850, Fox MF424 [Record 2 of 5 Lp set MF208/5. Fade out at end] =, Mercury BT5044, Metronome 201.072, Metronome DALP2-1969, Olympic OL7124, Phoenix PHX-305, RCA-Lineatre NL47355, Trip JTX, Trip TLX5814, Up Front UPF143 CD: BLN 12, Pickwick PWK137 I Got Rhythm 12″: Boulevard BD3001, DJM DJMLD8001 =, Metronome 201.072, Metronome DALP2-1969, Phoenix PHX-305 [end cut short], RCA-Lineatre NL47355, Trip JTX, Trip TLX5814, Up Front UPF143 CD: Laserlight 17011, Pickwick PWK137 Martin Block’s mid-broadcast remarks Unissued, recording exists. Tiger Rag 12″: Boulevard BD3001, Bulldog BDL2007, DJM DJMLD8001 =, Ember CJS850, Mercury BT5044, Metronome 201.072, Metronome DALP2-1969, Monkey MY40018, Olympic OL7124, Phoenix PHX-305, Trip JTX, Trip TLX5814, Up Front UPF143, Vogue DP35 = CD: Pickwick PWK137 Honeysuckle Rose 12″: Boulevard BD3001, DJM DJMLD8001 =, Fox MF426 [Record 4 of 5 Lp set MF208/5] =, Metronome 201.072, Metronome DALP2-1969, Phoenix PHX-305, Up Front UPF143 CD: Pickwick PWK137 Martin Block’s closing remarks Unissued, recording exists. 19 January 1939 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v/Hammond organ–1; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wal-lace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–2. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP949 031530-1 A Good Man Is Hard To Find 78: Bb B-10143-A, BbC B-10143-A, HMV B10439, HMVFi TG156, HMVIn B10439 [ref S1996/7], HMVN ALS5040 45: HMV 7M157, La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2020 12″: RCA 731.057 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, King Jazz 130, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 031530-2 A Good Man Is Hard To Find 78: No issues

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12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA FXM1-7198, RCA NL89273, Swaggie S1243 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Blue Moon BMCD3072, King Jazz 130, Neatwork RP2005, Proper P1384, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 031530 take descriptions. Vocal: -1: “. . .Give him plenty lovin’, you know what I mean, and treat him right” -2: “. . .Give him plenty lovin’, yes, and treat him right” 031531-1 You Outsmarted Yourself 78: Bb B-10116-B, BbC B-10116-B, RZAu G24346 12″: RCA FXM1-7198 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, King Jazz 130, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 031532-1 Last Night A Miracle Happened 78: ASR LBD5469, Bb B-10136-A, HMV B10050, HMV BD5469, HMVIn BD5469 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt HN3042, HMVSp GY474, HMVSw HE2976, RZAu G24563 12″: Joker SM3230 =, RCA FXM1-7198 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, King Jazz 130, K-Tel ONCD3463, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Prestige CDSGP089, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 031533-1 Good For Nothin’ But Love 78: ASR LBD5476, Bb B-10129-A, HMV BD5476, HMVF K8328 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA RA26 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Classics 943, Delta Leisure 33321, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, King Jazz 130, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220960-202 (Vol.5) 031533-2 Good For Nothin’ But Love 78: No issues 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA NL89273 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, King Jazz 130, Neatwork RP2005, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 031533 take descriptions. First vocal: -1: “But I can tell the world how wonderful you are—yes baby; I’m good for nuthin’ but love.” -2: “But I can tell the world how wonderful you are, yeah, but I’m good for nuthin’ but love—you hear me talkin’ to you baby, don’t you?” 031534-1 Hold Tight [Want Some Sea Food Mama] –2 78: ASR LBD5469, Bb B-10116-A, BbC B-10116-A, HMV BD5469, HMVIn BD5469 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY474, Vi 20-1581-B [FIF has dub. JR lists as no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with single, not double eccentric run-off as Bb B-10116-A] 45: RCA 21012, RCA-Vi 27-0091 [WPT19], 947-0017 [EPBT3024], EPA802, RCA-Vi EPC1246-3 =, Vi EP1088 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.573, RCA NL89273, RCA NL89574, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Stash ST104 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Best BSTCD9105, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classics 943, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Jazzterdays 102414, King Jazz 130, L’Art Vocal 4, Naxos 8.120760, Object Enterprises ORO107, Official 83030-2, Parade PAR2011, Pegasus PGDCD047, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Recording Arts JZCD350, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Segue CDMOIR306, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6), Vocalion CDVS1942 031534-2 Hold Tight [Want Some Sea Food Mama] –2

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CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 = 031534 take descriptions. Repeated vocal line near end of record: -1: “I want some seafood, mama.” -2: “I want some seafood, baby.” 031535-1 Kiss Me With Your Eyes –1 78: Bb B-10136-B, HMVAu EA2296 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1138 12″: RCA FXM1-7198 [as “Take-2”] CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 943 [as Take-2, see note for Network CD], Jazz Giants IECJ330B, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 031535-2 Kiss Me With Your Eyes –1 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Archives JA7 [as “Take-1”], RCA FXM1-7198 [as “Take-1, Unissued on 78”], RCA NL89273 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb 07863-66552-2, Galaxy 3899592, Network RP2005 [as Take-2 “Classics CD 943 actually plays 031535-1!”], RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 031535 take descriptions. Last line of vocal: -1: “Darling, kiss me with your eyes.” -2: “Darling, kiss me, kiss me with your eyes.” 031535: I have reversed the take descriptions from previous editions. A record collector/researcher has a Grauer-Keepnews vinyl test unambiguously marked "BS-031535-2" which has the vocal as Take-2 above. The Lp Jazz Archives 7 liner notes says it is Take-1, but is now thought to be Take-2. The Recording Sheet shows “Process” against both Take-1 and Take-2, and there are no markings to indicate the take on the Bluebird 78. For “What’s The Matter With You” from The Magic Key of RCA broadcast, see end of 1939. For the George Jessel broadcast, see 12 July 1939. 6 March 1939 “Fats” Waller and Gene Austin Victor Studio No.3, New York City, New York. Gene Austin, v; acc. Fats Waller, Hammond organ/vocal comments; Otto “Coco” Heimel, g; Russell “Candy” Hall, sb. Recording sheet note lists personnel. 033993-1 Sweet Sue 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA FXM1-7198, Swaggie S1243 CD: Classics 943, JSP JSP949, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 033994-1 I Can’t Give You Anything But Love 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM59, RCA FXM1-7198, Swaggie S1243 CD: Classics 943, JSP JSP949, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 9 March 1939 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP JSP949, King Jazz 130 032942-1 You Asked For It – You Got It 78: Bb B-10170-A, BbC B-10170-A, HMV BD1036, HMVIn BD1036, RZAu G24859 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA NL89273, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 943, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032943-1 Some Rainy Day

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78: Bb B-10192-B, MW M7962 [JR only] 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 943, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032944-1 ‘Tain’t What You Do [It’s The Way That Cha Do It] 78: Bb B-10192-A, HMV BD5486, HMVIn BD5486 [ref S1996/7], HMVSp GY541, MW M7962 [JR only] TR: AFRS PS47 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA NL89273, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Parade PAR2011, Point 2621122 = Trace 0401512, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Recording Arts JZCD350, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032945-1 Got No Time 78: Bb B-10170-B, BbC B-10170-B, HMV BD5493, HMVIn BD5493 [ref S1996/7], RZAu G24938 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 943, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032946-1 Step Up And Shake My Hand 78: Bb B-10184-A, BbC B-10184-A 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA RA26, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Classics 943, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032947-1 Undecided 78: Bb B-10184-B, BbC B-10184-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, RCA NL89273, RCA RA26, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Classics 943, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Recording Arts JZCD350, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032948-1 Remember Who You’re Promised To 78: Bb B-10205-B, BbC B-10205-B 12″: RCA FXM1-7198, Ri-Disc RD6 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 943, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 032948-2 Remember Who You’re Promised To 78: No issues 12″: RCA FXM1-7282 CD: Neatwork RP2005 032948 take descriptions. The recording sheet has both takes as “Hold,” without indicating which one was issued. However, Lp issues indicate that it was Take–1, and CD Bluebird 07863-66552-2 liner notes says it uses “BS-032948-1/Bb B-10205,” although this recording is from a collector rather than from original metal parts or test pressing in the BMG Music/RCA Records vaults.

However, in April 2017, a record collector and researcher advised me he had acquired a shellac test pressing marked as Mx. BS-032948-1 on the label and aurally identical to Bluebird B-10205-B. In addition, the matrix number and take is found as inscribed by the engineer in the wax, not in the label area, but in the "flash" which is trimmed from 10" tests, but is visible on untrimmed oversize tests and the metal parts that pressed them. -1: Sedric’s tenor sax solo is followed by a vocal. (Bluebird B-10205-B and shellac

test) -2: Sedric’s tenor sax solo is followed by a piano solo, then a vocal. (Lp issues). 2 April 1939 “Fats” Waller Billy Higgs Billy Higgs recording studio, London, England. Fats Waller, p/v; Johnny Marks, d. You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It 78: Ci R3005-A [not R305 as in FIF], El Disc A1, JSo AA576, TeE A-76 12″: RCA FXM1-7282

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CD: Classics 943, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949, Stash STCD539 Not There, Right There 78: Ci R3005-B, El Disc A1, JSo AA576, TeE A-76 12″: RCA FXM1-7282 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 943, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949, Stash STCD539 Cottage In The Rain 78: Les Amis de “Fats” (unnumbered), Ristic 8 12″: RCA FXM1-7282 CD: Audio Archive AA023, Classics 943, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949 12 June 1939 Private Recordings HMV Studios, Abbey Road, London, England. Fats Waller, p/v–1. Reminiscing Through England, Part 1 Unissued but recording exists. Reminiscing Through England No.2, Part 2 78: No issues 12″:

Although the disc sent to John R. T. Davies bears the inscription “Reminiscing Through Eng-land No.2, Part 2,” there is no known number designation for the recording of Part 1. Anita –1 Unissued but recording exists. 13 June 1939 “Fats” Waller HMV HMV Studios, Abbey Road, London, England. Fats Waller, p–1/v–2/po–2; Max Lewin, d–3 (and possibly *) All titles “London Suite” 7″: Swaggie JCS120 10″: Ed Kirkeby private Lp [no number, from a set of 78 rpm masters or safety copies. This has a short introduction to “Chelsea” missing from all commercial issues except CD JSP JSP949 which uses the intro from the private Lp patched onto a copy of a 78 rpm record] 12″: Columbia SDXLP7551, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Encore ENC181, Pathé 2C054-04939, Stanyan SR10057, World Records SH292 = CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 973, Definitive DRCD11297, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Jazz Time 251271-2, JSP JSP949 [see note above], Milan 301690-4, Proper P1384, Swing CDXP8442, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) OEA-7878-1 Piccadilly –1, –3* 78: El EG7630, HMV B10059, HMVD B10059, HMVIn B10059, HMVSw JK2721 [JR has HE2721, but see note below for HE issues] OEA-7879-1 Chelsea –1 78: El EG7630, HMV B10059, HMVD B10059, HMVIn B10059, HMVSw JK2721 [JR has HE2721] OEA-7880-1 Soho –1 78: El EG7631, HMV B10060, HMVD B10060, HMVIn B10060, HMVSw JK2722 [JR has HE2722] OEA-7881-1 Bond Street –1, –3 78: El EG7631, HMV B10060, HMVD B10060, HMVIn B10060, HMVSw JK2722 [JR has HE2722] OEA-7882-1 Limehouse –1

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78: El EG7632, HMV B10061, HMVD B10061, HMVIn B10061, HMVSw JK2723 [JR has HE2723] OEA-7883-1 Whitechapel –1 78: El EG7632, HMV B10061, HMVD B10061, HMVIn B10061, HMVSw JK2723 [JR has HE2723] Note: JR lists 78 rpm issues as HMVSw HE2721, HE2722, HE 2723 but Hansjürg Richner confirms they do not exist and all were issued on the JK series. The HE series have green labels and cost 4 or 4.40 Swiss Francs, while the JK series with brown labels were more expensive at 5 Swiss Francs.

There is also a recording of all six titles with a spoken introduction by Ed Kirkeby with the Clifford Morris Collection at Wesleyan University World Music Archives.

A Victor recording sheet from 1946 has test records of five titles (except “Bond Street”) made from the “only pressings available.” OEA-7982-2 Smoke Dreams Of You –2 78: HMV B8967, HMVIn B8967 [S1996/7 says label shows OEA 7982-1 but roman II in the wax] 7″: Swaggie JCS121 12″: Collector’s 12-7, Columbia SDXLP7551, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Joker SM3086, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04939, Pentagon U/10040, Swaggie S1246, World Records SH292 = CD: Audio Archive AA023, Axis 701764-2, Classics 973, Double Play GRF095, Going For A Song GFS016, Jazz Time 251271-2, Past Perfect PPCD78118, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) OEA-7983-1 You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It –2 78: HMV B8967, HMVIn B8967 7″: Swaggie JCS121 12″: Columbia SDXLP7551, EMI-Retrospect EG26-0442-1, Music For Pleasure MFP1062 =, Pathé 2C054-04939, Swaggie S1246, World Records SH292 = CD: Audio Archive AA023, Axis 701764-2, Classics 973, Double Play GRF095, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Time 251271-2, Pegasus PGDCD047, Swing CDXP8442, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 28 June 1939 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Chauncey Graham, ts; Fats Waller, p/v; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Larry Hinton, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: RCA FXM1-7282 CD: JSP JSP949, King Jazz 131 038207-1 Honey Hush 78: Bb B-10346-B, BbC B-10346-B, El EG7719, HMV B10191, HMVEx JO274, HMVF SG357, HMVIn N14080, HMVIt HN3128, HMVSw HE2997, MW M8394, RZAu G24220, ViC B-10346-B 45: Electrola 7MW108, HMV 7M142, La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2017, RCA-Victor PPX-0001 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: Everest FS319, J&B JB056, Joker SM3230 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Naxos 8.120760, Prestige CDSGP089, Quadromania 222491-444, Recording Arts JZCD348, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6), Vocalion CDVS1942 038207-2 Honey Hush 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA NL89273, Swaggie S1243 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 [as Take-1] =, K-Tel ONCD3463, Neatwork RP2005,

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No.1 Bourbon Street B316CD, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 038207 take descriptions. Fifth line of second vocal: -1: “Oh how I love you Honey Hush, Yeah.” -2: “Oh how I love you Honey Hush.” Note: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 (2006) claims to use “038207-1/Bb 10346,” it is audibly Take-2 as per the above take descriptions. Bb 07863-66552-2 (1995) liner notes also state “038207-1/Bb B-10346” and audibly it is Take-1. The original recording sheet has “Hold” for both takes, so it is unclear which take was issued on Bb B-10346.

However, in April 2017, a record collector and researcher advised me he had acquired a shellac test incribed in pencil on the label as Mx. 038207-2 and aurally an alternate take to Bluebird B-10346-B. The matrix number and take is not found in the “flash” on the oversized rim because the piece where it should be found has chipped off and is missing. 038208-1 I Used To Love You [But It’s All Over Now] 78: Bb B-10369-A, HMV BD5533, HMVF K8469, HMVIn BD5533, MW M8393, RZAu G24274, Vi 20-2219-B 12″: I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 =, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Laserlight 15.711, Quadromania 222491-444, Recording Arts JZCD349, Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 =, TIM 220961-202 (Vol.6) 038209-1 Wait And See 78: Bb B-10405-B, BbC B-10405-B, HMVSp GY552 12″: RCA RA26 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 038210-1 You Meet The Nicest People In Your Dreams 78: Bb B-10346-A, BbC B-10346-A, HMVAu G24220, MW M8394 [JR only], RZAu G24220 [JR only, but confirmed from 2nd source], ViC B-10346-B 45: HMV 7EG8078, RCA EPA1503, RCA-Vi EPA1503 12″: RCA-Vi LPM1503 = CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, RCA CD90117, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 038211-1 Anita 78: Bb B-10369-B, HMV BD5533, HMVF K8469, HMVIn BD5533, MW M8393, RZAu G24938 45: HMV 7EG8242 12″: Franklin Mint Jazz 046, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89273 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 = RCA-Vi 88697301292, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 973, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Recording Arts JZCD348, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 038212-1 What A Pretty Miss 78: Bb B-10437-A, BbC B-10437-A, HMV B10050, HMVIt HN3042, HMVIn NE810 12″: Everest FS319, Joker SM3230 =, RCA NL89273, RCA RA26 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, Prestige CDSGP089, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 12 July 1939 George Jessel and his Celebrities broadcast Presumably NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. New York City, New York. Fats Waller, speech/v–1/p–2; George Jessel, speech/v–3; Studio orchestra, –4. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. RWA 3174 A1-2] Theme [Stompin’ At The Savoy] –4 78: No issues 12″: Meritt 503

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CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD539 Hallelujah! –2 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD539 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1, –2, –3, –4 (ending) Unissued, recording exists. 7 August 1939 Associated Program Service transcriptions Associated Electrical Research Products Inc. Studios, Bronx, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d.

No 78 rpm issues except where noted. Associated Program Service and Muzak transcriptions are vertically cut 16″ 33⅓ rpm recordings. Associated issues such as 60,130-B (with comma) listed as 60.130-B for clarity. CD Jazz Unlimited 203-2076 from master tape for Lp Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, and therefore does not include “Nagasaki [breakdown].” All titles CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD528 2143 The Moon Is Low # 1 TR: Acetate 2143 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120692, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 The Moon Is Low # 2 TR: Acetate 2143, Associated No. 60.130-B 45: RCA-Vi 947-0195 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001, Vogue 502.717 CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Vogue 655.614, Vogue VGCD600185 Take descriptions for above. Lead taken by: # 1: piano / trumpet / tenor sax / trumpet (with same note repeated). # 2: piano / trumpet / tenor sax / trumpet / piano / group. The Sheik Of Araby –1 TR: Acetate 2143, Associated No. 60.130-B, Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 45: RCA-Vi 947-0195 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPT6001, Vogue 502.717 CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Milan 301690-4, Naxos 8.120692, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Recording Arts JZCD350, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 “E” Flat Blues [incomplete] –1 TR: Acetate 2143 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5002 CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076 2144 “E” Flat Blues –1 TR: Acetate 2144, Associated No. 60.130-B 45: RCA-Vi 947-0196 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120692, TIM 221404, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600097, Vogue VGCD600185 Honeysuckle Rose # 1 –1

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TR: Acetate 2144 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, Vogue 502.717 CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Vogue 655.614, Vogue VGCD600185 Honeysuckle Rose # 2 –1 TR: Acetate 2144, Associated No. 60.130-B, Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 45: RCA-Vi 947-0196 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1035 = RCA-Vi RD7552, Honeysuckle Rose HR5002, Joker SM3110, Nec Plus Ultra 502.006, New World NW272, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120692, Recording Arts JZCD348, Vogue 655.614, Vogue VGCD600185 Take descriptions for above. Vocal intro comments: # 1: “And now we bring you, one of the originals, by the Fatsy Watsy . . .” # 2: “And now here comes, that one and only composition Honeysuckle Rose by yours truly, little Fatsy Watsy Waller.” Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1 TR: Acetate 2144, Associated No. 60.133-A, R6.023-B, 60.493-B 78: JSo AA536 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Fanfare LP17-140, Hit ST5113, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3110, Joker SM3428, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Murray Hill 927942, Musidisc 30CV1522 [CCV2521], Olympic OL7106, RCA FXM1-7282, Swing C103 =, Vogue 502.717, Vogue DP36 = CD: BLN 09, Bulldog 2004, Compact Classic FPF10A, Flapper PASTCD9742 [Ex JSo AA536], Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Jazz Anthology 550222, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Naxos 8.120692, Onn ONN26, Platinum 32852, Recording Arts JZCD348, TKO UAE30212, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185

16″ transcriptions “2143/2144,” “2145/2146,” and “2147/2148” are the original aluminum- based acetate recordings. These are vertical recordings playing from the inside out, unlike the issued Associated ETs which are vertical recordings playing with an outside start. Apparently (from notes to an information sheet for the Honeysuckle Rose Lp issue) four sets of each acetate were cut simul-taneously on a multideck recording system. Copies of all three matrices are presently known to exist, and the author has copies of “2143/2144” (also stamped “1-290 3”) and “2147/2148.”

Although the transcription label has “‘E’ Flat Blues,” Fats distinctly says “B Flat Blues” and the tune is played in that key.

The incomplete version of “‘E’ Flat Blues” is at the end of matrix 2143, not at the start of 2144 as shown in FIF. The recording engineer ran out of blank acetate for the incomplete version, and so the same tune was recorded again at the start of matrix 2144. In addition acetate “2143” has a short clarinet note followed by a chord before the start of “The Moon Is Low # 1,” indicating a test to see if the recording apparatus was functioning correctly. 2145 Sweet Sue, Just You –1 TR: Acetate 2145, Associated No. 60.133-A, R6.023-B, 60.493-B 78: JSo AA535 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Fanfare LP17-140, Hit ST5113, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3110, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, Pentagon U/10040, RCA FXM1-7282, Topline TOP139 CD: Bulldog 2004, Columbia River CRG120016, Jazz Anthology 550222, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Naxos 8.120692, Recording Arts JZCD348, Recording Arts JZCD350, Vogue 655.614,

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Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 Nagasaki [breakdown] TR: Acetate 2145 (no commercial issues) CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD528 Nagasaki TR: Acetate 2145, Associated No. 60.133-A, R6.023-B, 60.493-B 78: JSo AA536 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Fanfare LP17-140, Hit ST5113, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC1, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3110, Mercury BT5045, Olympic OL7106, Pentagon U/10040, RCA FXM1-7282, Topline TOP139 CD: Bulldog 2004, Flapper PASTCD9742 [Ex JSo AA536], Jazz Anthology 550222, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Naxos 8.120692, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby [incomplete] –1 TR: Acetate 2145 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 = CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Vogue 655.614 , Vogue VGCD600185 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby –1 TR: Acetate 2145, Associated No. 60.134-A 45: RCA-Vi 947-0198 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPT6001, Swaggie S1227 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Gallerie GALE412, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120692, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, Recording Arts JZCD348, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 The Spider And The Fly –1 TR: Acetate 2145, Associated No. 60.134-A 45: RCA-Vi 947-0198 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Milan 301690-4, Naxos 8.120692, Official 83030-2, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 2146 Lonesome Me –1 TR: Acetate 2146, Associated No. 60.133-A, R6.023-B, 60.493-B 78: JSo AA535 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Fanfare LP17-140, Hit ST5113, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3110, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, Pentagon U/10040, RCA FXM1-7282, Swaggie S1227 CD: Bulldog 2004, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Anthology 550222, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Naxos 8.120692, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185 After You’ve Gone # 1 –1 TR: Acetate 2146 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 = CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Vogue 655.614, Vogue 670.219, Vogue VGCD600185

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After You’ve Gone # 2 –1 TR: Acetate 2146, Associated No. 60.134-A 45: RCA-Vi 947-0197 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 =, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Vi LPT6001, Vogue 502.717 CD: Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Naxos 8.120692, Recording Arts JZCD350, Vogue 655.614, Vogue VGCD600185 Take descriptions for above. End of first vocal before piano solo: # 1: “. . .come on now, watcha gonna do, after I’ve gone away, yes yes.” # 2: “. . .come on tell me what you’re goin’ to do, after you’ve gone away. Swingin’ on out that gas.” 7 August 1939 Associated Program Service transcriptions Associated Same location. Fats Waller, p/or Hammond organ–1. All titles 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 = CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Jazz Unlimited 203-2076, Stash STCD528, Vogue 655.614, Vogue VGCD600185 2147 Dinah [incomplete] –1 TR: Acetate 2147 (no commercial issues) 12″: Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 = CD: See “All titles” Original acetate “2147” has a two extra organ notes before recording abruptly ends, not included in reissues. Poor Butterfly TR: Acetate 2147, Associated No. 60.133-B 45: RCA-Vi 947-0193 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, RCA 430.208 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Definitive DRCD11297, Naxos 8.120692 St. Louis Blues TR: Acetate 2147, Associated No. 60.133-B 45: RCA-Vi 947-0193 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, RCA 430.208 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001, Vogue 502.717 CD: Definitive DRCD11297, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Naxos 8.120692, Vogue 670.219

Original acetate “2147” has two false starts to “St. Louis Blues,” possibly to set the correct sound recording level, not included in the issued Associated ET or reissues. Hallelujah TR: Acetate 2147, Associated No. 60.133-B 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s 12-8, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Ember CJS839 =, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3086, Joker SM3110, Milan SLP131, RCA FXM1-7316 CD: Bulldog 2004, Definitive DRCD11297, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Jazz Anthology 550222, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Naxos 8.120692 2148 Tea For Two TR: Acetate 2148, Associated No. 60.134-A, Muzak X-493 45: RCA-Vi 947-0197 [EPFT6001] 12″: His Master’s Voice CLP1042 = RCA-Vi RD7553, Jazum 55, RCA 430.209 = RCA 730.660, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA-Vi LPV543 =, RCA-Vi LPT6001 CD: Definitive DRCD11297, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Naxos 8.120692

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Ending on “Tea For Two” has been cut short on RCA-Victor RD7553 =, and possibly others. Handful Of Keys TR: Acetate 2148, Associated No. 60.133-B 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s 12-8, Collector’s Classics CC12 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3110, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, Pentagon U/10040, RCA FXM1-7316, Vogue DP36 =, Vogue DP64 = CD: Bulldog 2004, Definitive DRCD11297, Jazz Anthology 550222, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Naxos 8.120692, Vogue 600.149 10 August 1939 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: RCA FXM1-7316 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, Classics 973, JSP JSP949, King Jazz 131, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 041528-1 [When You] Squeeze Me –1 78: Bb B-10405-A, BbC B-10405-A, HMVEx JO132, HMVIn N14051, HMVSc AL5020, HMVSp GY552, MW M4892, Vi 20-2217-B 45: RCA WEJ12 10″: RCA LEJ12 12″: AB Productions 829.905-1, Bb 6288-1-RB, Camden CL5030, Folkways FP75 =, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Metronome DALP2-1909, RCA 731.057, RCA NL89273, RCA RA26, RCA RA5380, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA RMP5108, RCA-Camden CAL328 =, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5, Time-Life STL-J15, Vik KVLP146 CD: AB Productions 829.905-2, ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 8337-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb ND90037, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Blue Moon BMCD3066, Brisa 48038-2, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Naxos 8.120760, Proper P1384, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA ND90337, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Recording Arts JZCD348 041529-1 Bless You –1 78: Bb B-10393-A, BbC B-10393-A, HMVH MH52 12″: RCA RA26 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Empress RAJCD824, Jazz Giants IECJ330C 041530-1 It’s The Tune That Counts –1 78: Bb B-10393-B, BbC B-10393-B, HMVEx JO89, HMVF SG56, HMVIn N14030 12″: See “All titles” CD: Jazz Giants IECJ330A 041531-1 Abdullah –1 78: Bb B-10419-B, BbC B-10419-B, HMVIn NE724, MW M8391, RZAu G24166, Vi 20-2639-B 10″: Blue Ace 1049 12″: RCA NL89273 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 041532-1 Who’ll Take My Place [When I’m Gone] –1 78: Bb B-10419-A, BbC B-10419-A, HMVIn NE724, MW M8391, RZAu G24166,

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Vi 20-2642-A [Both FIF and JR have no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions and single run-off to Bb B-10419-A, which has a double eccentric run-off] 10″: Blue Ace 1049, His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: See “All titles” CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066 041533-1 Bond Street 78: Bb B-10437-B, BbC B-10437-B, HMVIn NE810, RZAu G24274 12″: See “All titles” CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Quadromania 222491-444 3 November 1939 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–1; Una Mae Carlisle, v–2. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: RCA FXM1-7316 CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, JSP JSP949, King Jazz 131 043346-1 It’s You Who Taught It To Me –1 78: Bb B-10527-B, HMVEx JO128, HMVSw HE2731 12″: See “All titles” CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Classics 973, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 043347-1 Suitcase Susie 78: Bb B-10500-B, BbC B-10500-B, HMVEx JO81, HMVH JO81, HMVIn NE790, HMVIt HN2426, MW M8648 12″: RCA RA26 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Classics 973, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 043348-1 Your Feet’s Too Big 78: Bb B-10500-A, BbC B-10500-A, HMV B9582, HMVH MH52, HMVIn B9582 [ref

S1996/7], HMVIn NE790, HMVIt HN2359, MW M8648, V-D 88-A [ex Bb B-10500], V-D 308-A [ex Bb B-10500], Vi 20-1580-B [Almost certainly a dub, see Vi 20-1580-A. FIF has dub, but JR has no dub. New record number is etched in run-off], Vi 44-0009 [Same recording both sides for juke boxes. JR has Vi 40-0009 in error, no dub], Vi 420-0235

TR: AFRS Phonograph Album No. 4 [prob. from Vi 20-1580-B. LoC Call No. ncp 643], OWI Music Of The Jazz Bands 22. [Jubilee 58 not this version] 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF36, RCA 20022, RCA-Vi 27-0090 [WPT19], RCA-Vi 447-0235 =, 947-0017 [EPBT3024], EPA802, EPA5140 =, EPC1246-3 = 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Giants Of Jazz LPJT99, J&B JB056, Joker SM4022, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Official 3030-2, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.574, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89273, RCA NL89574, RCA NL89964, RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112, Reader’s Digest RD3-21-6 =, Reader’s Digest RD4-136-7, Reader’s Digest RDM2172, Time-Life STL-J15, V-Disc VDL1014 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Best BSTCD9105, Best Of Jazz 4006, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classics 973, Collectors’ Choice 6672 [ex V-Disc], Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Empress RAJCD824, Flapper PASTCD9742, Frémeaux & Associés FA207,

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Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Gallerie GALE412, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Giants Of Jazz CD53080, Giant Steps GIST006, Hallmark 702262, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJS298, Magnum Music CECD007, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1384, Pulse PDSCD550, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Robert Parker RPCD619, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Stardust CLP1066-2 [ex V-Disc 308-A], TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) =, Vocalion CDVS1942 043349-1 You’re Lettin’ The Grass Grow Under Your Feet 78: Bb B-10527-A, El EG7727, HMVEx JO273, HMVSc JO273 12″: RCA 731.057, RCA NL89273 CD: Classics 1002, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 043350-1 Darktown Strutters’ Ball 78: Bb B-10573-A, BbC B-10573-A, HMVEx JO116, HMVF SG388, HMVIn N14045, Vi 20-2220-B 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF41, RCA 21013 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0043, RCA-Vi 947-0076 [EPBT1001] 7″: RCA-Vi LPC31-006 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 =, La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: Official 3030-2, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89273, RCA RA26, RCA-Vi LPT1001, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105 [10] CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classics 1002, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, FD Music 15183-2, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Jazz Archives 158152, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Proper P1384, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 043351-1 I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby –2 78: Bb B-10573-B, BbC B-10573-B, HMVEi IW341, HMVSp GY417, Vi 20-1582-A [Both FIF and JR list as dub, but author’s copy has same groove dimensions and double eccentric run-off as Bb B-10573-B], Vi 420-0237, ViJ A1464 TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P2338, AFRS Phonograph Album No. 4 [prob. from Vi 20-1582-A. LoC Call No. ncp 643] 45: RCA 20022, RCA-Vi 27-0092 [WPT19], 447-0237, 947-0018 [EPBT3024], RCA-Vi EPC1246-1 = 7″: RCA-Vi LPC31-006 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, RCA-Vi LPT14 12″: Folkways FP59 =, RCA 430.221, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105 [10], Vi RA5318 CD: Best BSTCD9105, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Classics 1002, Gallerie GALE412, L’Art Vocal 4, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA 2965-2, Recording Arts JZCD349, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = , Vocalion CDVS1942 043351-2 I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM60, RCA NL89273, Swaggie S1243 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Neatwork RP2005, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59 043351-1 with Una Mae Carlisle and Fats Waller vocals. 043351-2 with Fats Waller vocal only. 15 November 1939 Lee Wiley LMS New York City, New York (see Note below). Lee Wiley, v; acc. Max Kaminsky, t; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Bud Freeman, ts; Fats Waller, p–1/o–2/cel–3; Eddie Condon, g; Artie Shapiro, sb; George Wettling, d.

Rarest Fats Waller RFW3

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All titles 10″: Liberty Music Shop LMS1004 12″: Audiophile AP1 = CD: Audiophile ACD1, Definitive DRCD11157, Devil’s Music DM-6003, JSP JSP949 WP 26270-A I’ve Got A Crush On You –1 78: LMS L282 10″: See “All titles” 12″: Recording Ind. Corp. [Ric] M2002 = CD: Music & Memories MMD1009 WP 26271-A Someone To Watch Over Me –2 78: LMS L282 10″: See “All titles” 12″: Recording Ind. Corp. [Ric] M2002 = CD: L’Art Vocal 15, Music & Memories MMD1009 WP 26272-A How Long Has This Been Going On? –1, –3 78: LMS L281 10″: See “All titles” 12″: Recording Ind. Corp. [Ric] M2002 = CD: L’Art Vocal 15 WP 26273-A But Not For Me –1 78: LMS L284 10″: See “All titles” 12″: See “All titles” CD: L’Art Vocal 15 Note: In May 2017 a record collector and researcher advised as follows: “Ernie Anderson mistakenly recalled ("Fats" in Fact, p.357) these sessions were held at Liederkranz Hall [111 E. 58th Street]: The "W" prefix on a 1925-34 Columbia or 1926-34 OKeh indicates it was recorded with Western Electric equipment, but on a 1939-40 A.R.C. product, a "W' matrix [number] prefix indicates a recording made for A.R.C. (or clients who commissioned a recording, in this case Liberty Music Shop, as indicated by the "P" in the matrix prefix) at the studios of World Broadcast-ing System, Inc. (The "P" prefix appeared on recordings made by A.R.C. at World for outside cli-ents. It is seen on some products released by Commodore, Liberty Music Shop and Hot Record Soci-ety.) World's New York studio was located at 711 Fifth Avenue, and that is where these November 1939 sessions were held. The November 1940 Condon session for Commodore was held at Liederkranz Hall.” 20 November 1939 Lang–Worth transcriptions Lang–Worth New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3.

No 78 rpm issues for these transcriptions. Lang–Worth transcriptions also issued on Planned Program Service label. Additional reverb has been added to the recording on Deluxe DE601, World Record Club T336, and the HighNote CD. All 20 titles CD: Solo Art SACD-21 To date, only this CD has complete versions of “Frankie And Johnnie” and “Cavalleria Rustica-na” which are abridged in all other versions, including the 8″ Lang–Worth transcriptions. 043185-1 All titles TR: Lang-Worth Program No. 517 [later issue Style 2] 10″: Riverside RLP1021 = 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Esperance ESP155517, One-Up OUM2086, Riverside RLP12-109 =, World Record Club T336 CD: HighNote HCD7053 Go Down Moses –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-85 [8″ transcription] 45: Riverside REP108

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-85 [8″ transcription] 45: Riverside REP108 12″: Festival FL31240 = Hallelujah, I’m A Bum –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-84 [8″ transcription] 12″: Festival FL31240 = Hand Me Down My Walkin’ Cane –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-84 [8″ transcription] 12″: Festival FL31240 = Note: The original 16″ Lang–Worth Program No. 517 label has "I'm A Bum," while the 8” Lang–Worth CI-84 has "Hallelujah, I'm A Bum." 043186-1 All titles TR: Lang-Worth Program No. 518 [later issue Style 2] 10″: Riverside RLP1021 = 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Esperance ESP155517, One-Up OUM2086, Riverside RLP12-109 =, World Record Club T336 CD: HighNote HCD7053 Frankie And Johnnie –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-84 [8″ transcription] 12″: Festival FL31240 = She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Mountain –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-84 [8″ transcription] 10″: Festival FL31240 Deep River –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-85 [8″ transcription] 45: Riverside REP108, Il Jazz Nr.20 12″: Festival F131240 = Lord Delivered Daniel –2, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-85 [8″ transcription] 45: Riverside REP108 043187-1 All titles TR: Lang-Worth Program No. 521 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” Ah So Pure –1 12″: RCA FXM1-7316 Then You’ll Remember Me –1 12″: Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3086, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM42027 CD: Jazz Anthology 550222 Lucia di Lammamore [Sextette] –1 12″: Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3086, RCA PM42027 CD: Jazz Anthology 550222 My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice –1 12″: Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3086, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM42027 CD: Jazz Anthology 550222 043188-1 All titles TR: Lang-Worth Program No. 519 10″: Riverside RLP1022 = 12″: Esperance ESP155517, One-Up OUM2086, Riverside RLP12-109 [US edition], World Record Club T336 CD: HighNote HCD7053 Cavalleria Rusticana [Intermezzo] –1

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TR: Lang-Worth CI-82 [8″ transcription] 10″: Palm Club “Palm 22” When You And I Were Young, Maggie –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-83 [8″ transcription] 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Festival FL31240 =, Riverside RLP12-109 [European edition] CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Loch Lomond –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-82 [8″ transcription] 12″: Festival FL31240 =, Riverside RLP12-109 [European edition] Oh Susanna –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-82 [8″ transcription] 45: Il Jazz Nr.20 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Festival FL31240 =, Riverside RLP12-109 [European edition] CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 043189-1 All titles TR: Lang-Worth Program No. 520 10″: Riverside RLP1022 = 12″: Esperance ESP155517, One-Up OUM2086, Riverside RLP12-109 =, World Record Club T336 CD: HighNote HCD7053 Old Oaken Bucket –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-83 [8″ transcription] 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Festival FL31240 = Oh Dem Golden Slippers –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-83 [8″ transcription] 12″: DeLuxe DE601, Festival FL31240 = Faust Waltz –1 TR: Lang-Worth CI-82 [8″ transcription] 12″: Festival FL31240 = CD: Definitive DRCD11297 Annie Laurie –1, –3 TR: Lang-Worth CI-83 [8″ transcription] 12″: DeLuxe DE601

The European edition of Riverside RLP12-109 and also London AL3522 do not include “Cavalleria Rusticana [Intermezzo],” which is included in the American edition of Riverside RLP12-109. The cover for both Riverside editions is very similar and includes all titles. The above 8″ 33⅓ rpm Lang–Worth transcriptions are not listed in FIF. The tracks on Matrix 043187-1 were apparently not issued on 8″ transcriptions. 8 December 1939 Panther Room broadcast Panther Room of the College Inn, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois. Fats Waller, p/v–1; and his Rhythm (probably same personnel as 10 August 1939 and 12 January 1940). What’s New She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain –1

Both titles unissued, but recordings exist in the Clifford Morris Collection at Wesleyan Univer-sity. “What’s New” is listed as “Air-Check (unidentified title)” dated 8 December 1939 by Wes-leyan University, but comparison with other recordings confirms the tune title. Both titles are on the NBC Master Log for this date, and both are by Fats Waller and his Rhythm. 1939 Magic Key of RCA broadcast What’s The Matter With You

For a number of reasons discussed elsewhere, this broadcast noted in FIF probably does not ex-ist, and it may have been confused with the same title broadcast on 16 July 1938.

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12 January 1940 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Victor Studio A, 445 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d/vib–4. All titles CD: Bb 07863-66552-2, JSP JSP949 044597-1 Swinga-Dilla Street –2, –1 (part backing) 78: Bb B-10858-B, BbC B-10858-B, RZAu G24504 TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3467 45: HMV 7EG8022, RCA-Vi 947-0094 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: RCA 731.057, RCA NL89273, RCA PM42027, RCA RA26 CD: Classics 1002, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 044598-1 At Twilight –1, –3 78: Bb B-10803-B, BbC B-10803-B, HMVEx JO96, HMVIn N14033 12″: Jazztone J1247, RCA PM42027 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 1002, King Jazz 131, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 044599-1 Oh! Frenchy –1, –3 78: Bb B-10658-B, HMVSc X6543, HMVSw HE2291, HMVSw JK2291 [JR only. BR letter 15/5/99 says both HE and JK issues reported to him, but not seen], V-D 359-B [ex Bb B-10658], Vi 20-1595-A, ViB 82-0265-A [20-1595 in wax], ViC 20-1595-A [presume dub] 45: HMV 7EG8078 12″: RCA 730.574, RCA PM42027, V-Disc VDL1017 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016B, Classics 1002, Collectors’ Choice 6672 [ex V-Disc], FD Music 1583-2, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Jazz Archives 158152, King Jazz 131, Stardust CLP1066-2 [ex V-Disc 359-B], TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 044600-1 Cheatin’ On Me –1, –3, –4 78: Bb B-10658-A, HMVSc X6543, HMVSw HE2291, HMVSw JK2291 [JR only. BR letter 15/5/99 says both HE and JK issues reported to him, but not seen], RZAu G24563 12″: RCA NL89273, RCA PM42027 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, King Jazz 131, Past Perfect PPCD78118, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7) = 044601-1 Black Maria –1, –3 78: Bb B-10624-B, BbC B-10624-B 12″: RCA PM42027 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, King Jazz 131, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 044602-1 Mighty Fine –1, –3 78: Bb B-10744-A, BbC B-10744-A, HMVEi IW339, HMVSp GY447 45: HMV 7EG8054 12″: RCA PM42027, RCA RA26 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 1002, King Jazz 132, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 044603-1 The Moon Is Low –1 78: Bb B-10624-A, BbC B-10624-A, HMVAu EA2571 12″: RCA 730.574, RCA NL89273, RCA PM42027 CD: Classics 1002, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, King Jazz 132, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, Robert Parker RPCD635, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 044604-1 The Moon Is Low Part # 2 –2 78: No issues 12″: , RCA PM43261 Meritt 1

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CD: Classics 1002, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 044603-1 with piano. 044604-1 with organ. 11 April 1940 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t (except on 048777-1); Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; John Smith, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles (except with overdubbed applause on “Old Grand Dad”) CD: JSP952, King Jazz 132 048775-1 Old Grand Dad 78: Bb B-10698-B, BbC B-10698-B, HMV B10262, HMVIt HN3013, HMVSp GY547 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, Everest FS319, Joker SPM230 =, RCA NL89273, RCA PM42027, RCA RA26 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Classics 1002, Empress RAJCD824, Newsound nst065, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Prestige CDSGP089, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = With overdubbed applause and attributed to broadcast of 6 February 1939: 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, Ember CJS842, Milan SLP131, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Bulldog 2004, Laserlight 17011, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Radiola CD2MR-112113 048776-1 Fat And Greasy 78: Bb B-10803-A, BbC B-10803-A, HMVEx JO116, HMVIn N14045 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42027, RCA RA26 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1002, Happy Days CDHD186, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Newsound nst065, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048777-1 Little Curly Hair In A High Chair 78: Bb B-10698-A, BbC B-10698-A, HMV BD1235, HMVAu EA2571, HMVF SG363, HMVSp GY547, HMVSp GY897 [JR has GY847], HMVSw SG363 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA 731.057, RCA PM42027 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Newsound nst065, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048778-1 [You’re A] Square From Delaware 78: Bb B-10730-B, BbC B-10730-B, HMVEi IW341, HMVSp GY553 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42027 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Camden 74321-500202, Classics 1002, Newsound nst065, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048779-1 You Run Your Mouth, I’ll Run My Business 78: Bb B-10779-B, BbC B-10779-B, HMVSp GY512 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA 731.058, RCA PM42027 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Neatwork RP2005 048779-2 You Run Your Mouth, I’ll Run My Business 78: No issues 12″: , RCA NL89273, RCA PM42027, Stash ST116 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Classics 1002, Disky MP791812, Galaxy 3899592, Jass JCD20, Newsound nst065, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048779 take descriptions. Second line of second vocal: -1: “You run your mouth, I’ll run my business brother.” -2: “You run your orifice and I’ll handle my transactions brother.” In 2017 a private record collector and researcher advised me he has a Grauer-Keepnews test pressing of Mx. "BS-048779-2" which has the second line of the second vocal as stated above. Also, the Bb/Legacy CD issue above, produced by Orin Keepnews, is stated as “BS-048779-1, Bb B-10779”

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in accordance with this revised listing. The original 78 rpm record Bb B-10779-B, with take number not identified on the disc, has vocal line as per Take-1 above. 048780-1 Too Tired 78: Bb B-10779-A, BbC B-10779-A, HMV B10406, HMVFi TG157, HMVIt HN3120, HMVSA SAB169, HMVSp GY512 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF36 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42037 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1002, Empress RAJCD824, Newsound nst065, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048781-1 “Send Me” Jackson 78: Bb B-10730-A, BbC B-10730-A, El EG7860, HMV BD1229 [ST confirms not dub], HMVEi IW342, HMVF SG65, HMVIt HN2599, HMVSp GY553, HMVSw HE2672 10″: La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 = 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA NL89273, RCA PM42037 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 1002, Newsound nst065, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 048782-1 Eep, Ipe, Wanna Piece Of Pie 78: Bb B-10744-B, BbC B-10744-B, HMV BD906, HMVEi IW343, HMVIn BD906 [ref S1996/7], ViB 82-0427-B 12″: RCA PM42037 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Newsound nst065, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 16 July 1940 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–1. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42037 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, JSP952, King Jazz 132, Newsound nst065 051865-1 Stop Pretending –1 78: Bb B-10829-A, BbC B-10829-A, HMV B10406, HMVF SG515, HMVFi TG157, HMVIt HN3120, HMVSA SAB169, RZAu G24859, ViAr 62-0074 12″: RCA NL89273 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 1002, Empress RAJCD824, Past Perfect PPCD78118, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 051866-1 I’ll Never Smile Again 78: Bb B-10841-A, BbC B-10841-A 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1056 = 12″: Jazztone J1247 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Quadromania 222491-444, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 051867-1 My Mommie Sent Me To The Store –1 78: Bb B-10892-A, BbC B-10892-A, HMVEx JO128, HMVSw HE2731 [Hansjürg Richner

advises a dub on this side only], RZAu G24800 12″: RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971 CD: Classics 1002, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 051868-1 Dry Bones 78: Bb B-10892-B, BbC B-10892-B, El EG7622, HMV B9885, HMVEx JO133, HMVIn N14052, HMVIt HN2763, HMVSw HE2813, RZAu G24813 12″: Jazztone J1247, RCA NL89273, RCA RA26, RCA RMP5108 CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Classics 1002, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, RCA Jazz Tribune # 59, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) =

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051869-1 “Fats” Waller’s Original E Flat Blues 78: Bb B-10858-A, BbC B-10858-A, HMV BD906, HMVIn BD906 [ref S1996/7], RZAu G24504, ViB 82-0427-A 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42039, RCA RA26, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/1, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Classics 1030, Disky MP791812, FD Music 15183-2, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Archives 158152, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Phontastic PHONTCD7668, Proper P1384, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Robert Parker RPCD619, Segue CDMOIR306 051870-1 Stayin’ At Home 78: Bb B-10841-B, BbC B-10841-B, HMV BD1235, HMVF SG363, HMVSw SG363 12″: RCA 730.574 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Classics 1030, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Frémeaux & Associés FA207 051871-1 Hey! Stop Kissin’ My Sister 78: Bb B-10829-B, BbC B-10829-B, HMVEx JO110, HMVF SG164, HMVSw HE2702, RZAu G24813, ViAr 62-0074 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF41 12″: Joker SM4022, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Classics 1030, Disky MP791812, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Gallerie GALE412, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 6 November 1940 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t (except on 057087-1); Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1/cel–2; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; Kathryn Perry, v–3. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB = CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1030, JSP952 057083-1 Everybody Loves My Baby [But My Baby Don’t Love Nobody But Me] –1 78: Bb B-10989-A, BbC B-10989-A, HMV B9935, HMVF SG304, RZAu G25009, Vi 20-2217-A, ViB 27191-A 12″: RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42037, RCA RA26, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPM67101-5 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb BVCJ7024, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Brisa 48038-2, Disky MP791812, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321C, King Jazz 132, Newsound nst065, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Recording Arts JZCD350, TIM 221404 057084-1 I’m Gonna Salt Away Some Sugar [For My Sugar And Me] –1 78: Bb B-10943-A, BbC B-10943-A, HMVEx JO92, HMVIn N14038 12″: RCA PM42037 CD: Empress RAJCD824, King Jazz 132, Newsound nst065 057085-1 ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-Nezz If I Do –1 78: Bb B-10967-B, BbC B-10967-B, HMVEx JO96, HMVF SG388, HMVIn N14033 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF41 12″: RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42037, RCA RA27, RCA Special Products DVM1-0494 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5174, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Brisa 48038-2, Camden 74321-500202, Disky MP791812, Flapper PASTCD9742, King Jazz 132, Living Era CDAJS298, Newsound nst065, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Recording Arts JZCD350

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057086-1 Abercrombie Had A Zombie –1 78: Bb B-10967-A, BbC B-10967-A 12″: RCA NL89971, RCA PM42037 CD: Camden 74321-500202, Disky MP791812, King Jazz 132, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 057087-1 Blue Eyes –1, –2 78: Bb B-10943-B, BbC B-10943-B, HMVEx JO123 [JR has JO132, prob. in error] 12″: RCA PM42037 CD: King Jazz 132 057088-1 Scram! 78: Bb B-10989-B, BbC B-10989-B, RZAu G25009, ViB 27191-B 12″: RCA NL89971, RCA PM42037 CD: Camden 74321-500202, King Jazz 132, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Robert Parker RPCD635 057089-1 Melancholy Baby –1, –3 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42391 CD: King Jazz 133, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 14 November 1940 Eddie Condon and his Band Commodore Liederkranz Hall, New York City, New York. Marty Marsala, t; George Brunies, tb; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Fats Waller (as “Maurice”), p; Eddie Condon, g; Artie Shapiro, sb; George Wettling, d.

Jazz Records lists the recording date as Monday, 11 November 1940, and "Fats" In Fact says the 14 November date claimed by Mosaic looks suspect because the surrounding matrix numbers in the 29000 series supports the earlier date. However, The Complete Commodore Jazz Recordings was compiled with the assistance of Milt Gabler, so the actual date is in doubt.

The Commodore matrix numbers, reissues, and 14 November date are listed in The Complete Commodore Jazz Recordings by Vincent Pelote, Mosaic Records, 1990. These matrix numbers are consistent with the original 78s and reissues. However, the suffix numbers “TK2” etc., refer to the order of preference at the time of recording, not the order in which they were recorded, which re-mains unknown except for “Georgia Grind” (see note). The designations after the titles, # 2 etc., refer to the order in which they were issued. The Lp set Mosaic MR23-123, Disc 14, and Commo-dore XFL15355 have the takes and matrix numbers in the same order as follows. 78 Commodore 536-A has matrix number “1-B” in the wax. CD Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 is a poor copy of Lp Jazz Archives JA1. The take designations in FIF are given below in brackets. All titles 12″: Mosaic MR23-123 CD: JSP952, Mosaic 259-MD-CD [transfers from Mosaic and Commodore Lps] P-29054-1B Georgia Grind [29054-1] 78: Com 536-A 45: Commodore CEP43 7″: Jazztone J727 = 10″: Commodore FL20022 12″: Ace Of Hearts AH178, Book Of The Month Records 10-5557, Commodore CCL7015, Commodore DL30010 = Stateside SL10010 =, Commodore XFL15355 =, London SLC442 =, Mainstream 56008, Time-Life STL-J15, Top Rank HJA16507, Vogue INT40015 CD: Classics 759, Commodore CCD7000, Commodore CCD7015 P-29054-TK2 Georgia Grind # 2 [29054-1st alt.] 78: No issues 12″: Commodore XFL15355 =, [Track-3, Side-1 or 2, see note] = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Neatwork RP2050

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P-29054-TK1 Georgia Grind # 3 [29054-2nd alt.] 78: No issues 12″: [Track-2, Side-1 or 2] = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Neatwork RP2050 29054 take descriptions. Piano solo (approximate timings from first beat of bar of piano solo): -1B: a) No treble trill between 5 and 7 seconds into piano solo (see TK2). b) Boogie-style bass only from 31 to 35 seconds. -TK2: a) Treble trill between 5 and 7 seconds into piano solo. b) Boogie-style bass throughout 34 to 49 seconds. -TK1: a) No treble trill between 5 and 7 seconds into piano solo. b) No boogie-style bass from 31 to 35 seconds (or any time in solo). P-29054. The author has a 16″ acetate dub with all three takes in a continuous recording with studio noises between the takes, and the order of recording is -TK1, -TK2, -1B, i.e., in reverse order to that in which they were issued. P-29055-2 Oh Sister Ain’t That Hot [29055-2] 78: Com 535-B 45: Commodore CEP43 7″: Jazztone J727 = 10″: Commodore FL20022 12″: Ace Of Hearts AH178, Commodore CCL7015, Commodore DL30010 = Stateside SL10010 =, Commodore XFL15355 =, London SLC442 =, Time-Life STL-J17, Top Rank HJA16507 CD: Classics 759, Commodore CCD7015 P-29055-1 Oh Sister Ain’t That Hot # 2 [29055-2nd alt.] 78: No issues 12″: Commodore XFL15355 =, [Track-7, Side-1 or 2] = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Neatwork RP2050 P-29055-TK3 Oh Sister Ain’t That Hot # 3 [29055-1st alt.] 78: No issues 12″: [Track-6, Side-1 or 2] = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Neatwork RP2050 P-29055-BD Oh Sister Ain’t That Hot—Breakdown [29055-partial] 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Archives JA1, CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2, Neatwork RP2050 29055 take descriptions: -2: a) Clarinet chorus enters with series of staccato high notes. b) Piano chorus is in the high register. -1: a) Clarinet chorus enters in low register. b) Piano chorus: From 10 to 17 seconds into piano chorus there are three consecutive descending phrases in the bass which are in time to the beat. -TK3: a) Clarinet chorus enters with high register phrase (but not staccato notes as in -2). b) Piano chorus. From 10 to 15 seconds into piano chorus there are a series of mostly same two-handed chords, with no descending bass as in -1. -BD: a) Piano chorus: From 10 to 15 seconds into piano chorus there are a series of different two-handed chords. b) Record ends after piano chorus shortly after band re-entry.

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P-29056-1 Dancing Fool [29056-1] 78: Com 536-B 45: Commodore CEP43 7″: Jazztone J727 = 10″: Commodore FL20022 12″: Ace Of Hearts AH178, Commodore CCL7015, Commodore DL30010 = Stateside SL10010 =, Commodore XFL15355 =, London SLC442 =, Mainstream 56008, Top Rank HJA16507, Vogue INT40015 CD: Classics 759, Commodore CCD7015 P-29056-TK2 Dancing Fool # 2 [29056-1st alt.] 78: No issues 12″: Commodore XFL15355 =, CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 [As “# 2”; Track 12 on CD], Neatwork RP2059 P-29056-TK1 Dancing Fool # 3 [29056-2nd alt.] 78: No issues 12″: , Rarest Fats Waller RFW4 [Track-4, Side-1 or 2] = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 [As “# 1”; Track 11 on CD], Neatwork RP2059 29056 take descriptions. Trombone chorus followed by: -1: High register trumpet chorus and two 16–bar piano choruses. -TK2: Muted trumpet chorus and two 16–bar piano choruses. -TK1: Low register open trumpet chorus and one 16–bar piano choruses. P-29057-1 [You’re Some] Pretty Doll [29057-1] 78: Com 535-A 45: Commodore CEP43 7″: Jazztone J727 = 10″: Commodore FL20022 12″: Ace Of Hearts AH178, Commodore CCL7015, Commodore DL30010 = Stateside SL10010 =, Commodore XFL15355 =, London SLC442 =, Time-Life STL-J15, Top Rank HJA16507 CD: Classics 759, Commodore CCD7015 P-29057-TK1 [You’re Some] Pretty Doll # 2 [29057-1st alt.] 78: No issues 12″: Commodore XFL15355 =, Jazz Archives JA1, [Tk-5, Side-1 or 2] = The Old Masters TOM61, Time-Life STL-J17 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 [As “# 1”; Track 13 on CD], Neatwork RP2059 P-29057-TK2 [You’re Some] Pretty Doll # 3 [29057-2nd alt.] 78: No issues 12″: CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 [As “# 2”; Track 14 on CD], Neatwork RP2059 29057 take descriptions. Entry of band after piano solo: -1: Clarinet chorus entirely low register. -TK1: Clarinet chorus in low and middle register. -TK2: Clarinet chorus in low register split by drum rattle.

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There are two pressings of Rarest Fats Waller RFW-4, one with a cream cover with the Com-modore recordings on Side-2 and the other with a black cover with the recordings on Side-1. Unknown and 30 November 1940 Panther Room broadcasts Panther Room of the College Inn, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; Kathryn “Kay” Perry, v–2. Audible identification. Unissued, recordings exist. (a) Unknown date Honeysuckle Rose (b) 30 November 1940 When You And I Were Young, Maggie There I Go (part) –2 Frenesi You And Your Kiss (part)

Home-cut discs, reported to be dated 10 November 1940 for “Honeysuckle Rose,” and 30 No-vember 1940 for the remaining titles. However, the first date is almost certainly incorrect since Fats had a week’s engagement at the Apollo Theatre, and also recorded the above Eddie Condon session, before leaving New York for Chicago, where he opened at the Panther Room on 15 November 1940. “When You And I Were Young, Maggie” and “There I Go” (with Kay Perry) are reported to be from 30 November 1940, but this cannot be confirmed from the NBC Master Log, although it is possible they were recorded from a different show time on the same date from a local radio station. The NBC Master Log confirms the date for the last two titles. The same announcer introduces the second tunes in each case, i.e., “There I Go” and “You And Your Kiss.”

For the Panther Room broadcast issued as 3 December 1940, please see 28 December 1940, and for the one issued as 10 December 1940, please see 27 December 1940.

Possibly 5 December 1940 Broadcast Broadcast excerpt reported to be dated 9 December 1940, but possibly from the In Chicago Tonight broadcast of 5 December 1940 over Chicago station WGN, featuring Fats Waller, Larry Adler, and others. Fats Waller, p/v; probably Larry Adler, harmonica; Studio orchestra at end. Dinah Unissued, recording exists. 13 December 1940 Panther Room broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. I Got Rhythm Unissued, recording exists. 20 December 1940 Panther Room Broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. Unissued, recording of complete broadcast exists. Panther Room Stomp (Yacht Club Swing) Whatcha Know Joe? –1 I Give You My Word –2 Lyla Lou Second half of broadcast as follows: Frenesi So You’re The One –2 Dark Eyes When You And I Were Young, Maggie Panther Room Stomp (Yacht Club Swing)

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A list of broadcasts from the BMG Archives included the first half of a Panther Room broad-cast of unknown date, but “presumably December 1940,” master tape reference number MT-282, with these tune titles, and the second half of the broadcast dated 20 December 1940, with tape refer-ence number MT-289. The NBC Master Log as above confirms the date. 27 December 1940 Panther Room broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. Issued commercially as 10 December 1940. All titles 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jasmine JASMCD2555, Music Memoria 31056 = Music Memoria 881002 Panther Room Stomp (Yacht Club Swing) I Do, Do You? Honolulu Bundle CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Perfidia Second half of broadcast as follows: There I Go –2 Frenesi I Give You My Word –2 Whatcha Know Joe? –1 CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262

The Sony-BMG Archives lists this broadcast as master tape reference number MT-325 dated 27 December 1940 for the first half of the broadcast, and MT-1727 dated incorrectly as 23 August 1938 (when Fats was in England) for the second half. In April 2007 Sony-BMG confirmed they still have the original 16″ transcription recordings and the safety copy “MT” numbers have no dis-cographical significance. Also see comments for 28 December 1940. 28 December 1940 Panther Room broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. Issued commercially as 3 December 1940. All titles 78: No issues 12″: CD: Jasmine JASMCD2555, Music Memoria 31056 = Music Memoria 881002 Panther Room Stomp (Yacht Club Swing) Whatcha Know Joe? –1 I Give You My Word –2 Lyla Lou Second half of broadcast as follows: Frenesi So You’re The One –2 Dark Eyes CD: Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 Perfidia When You And I Were Young, Maggie Panther Room Stomp (Yacht Club Swing)

The correct date is definitely Saturday, 28 December 1940, since the first four tunes are on a list for this date from the BMG Archives, which lists as master tape reference number MT-455-A

Giants Of Jazz GOJ1035

Giants Of Jazz GOJ1041

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dated 28 December 1940 for the first half of the broadcast, and MT-1655-A dated only as December 1940 for the second half. 31 December 1940 Panther Room broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. Dark Eyes [announcer refers to Larry Adler] 78: No issues 12″: =, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113 Jingle Bells –1 78: No issues 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, =, Ember CJS842, Milan SLP131 CD: Bulldog 2004, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131 Lyla Lou 78: No issues 12″: =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Radiola 2MR-112113, Rarest Fats Waller RW3 = CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113 prob. December 1940 Panther Room broadcast Location and personnel as 30 November 1940. Dark Eyes 78: No issues 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Milan SLP131, = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Bulldog 2004, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Pegasus PGNCD886 2 January 1941 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Victor Studio A, 445 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–4. All titles CD: JSP952 053794-1 Mamacita –2 78: Bb B-11078-B, BbC B-11078-B TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3467, Downbeat 249 45: HMV 7EG8022, RCA-Vi 947-0094 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42391 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Camden 74321-500202, Classics 1030, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 053795-1 Liver Lip Jones –1, –3 78: Bb B-11010-B, BbC B-11010-B 45: HMV 7EG8054 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, Joker SM4022, RCA 731.058, RCA PM42391, RCA RA27 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Classics 1030, King Jazz 133 053796-1 Buckin’ The Dice –1, –3 78: Bb B-11102-B, BbC B-11102-B, RZAu G24853, Vi 20-2640-B [JR has no dub. FIF has

dub, but author’s copy has same groove dimensions and single run-off as Bb B-11102-B. Note all other Bb issues from this date also have single groove run-offs] 10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1017 = 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42391, RCA RA27 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Classics 1030, King Jazz 133

Rarest Fats Waller RFW4

Collector’s Classics CC10

Collector’s Classics CC10

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053797-1 Pantin’ In The Panther Room –1, –2 78: No issues 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB = CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Camden 74321-500202, Classics 1030, Proper P1384 053797-2 Pantin’ In The Panther Room –1, –2 78: Bb B-11175-B, BbC B-11175-B, HMV B10262, HMVIt HN3013, RZAu G24836 TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3468 45: HMV 7EG8042, RCA-Vi 947-0095 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: Jazztone J1247, Joker SM3230 =, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42391 CD: Empress RAJCD824, FD Music 15184-2, Jazz Archives 158152, Neatwork RP2005, Prestige CDSGP089, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Robert Parker RPCD635, Vocalion CDVS1942 053797 take descriptions. Beginning of piano passage (during intro, before piano solo): -1: Has single note repeated rapidly approx. ten times. -2: Does not have repeated single note. 053798-1 Come Down To Earth, My Angel –1, –2, –3 78: No issues 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, Franklin Mint Jazz 046, Jazz Archives JA7, RCA PM42391 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1030, Galaxy 3899592, Pegasus PGNCD886, Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 = 053798-2 Come Down To Earth, My Angel –1, –2, –3 78: Bb B-11010-A, BbC B-11010-A, HMVEx JO205 TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3468 45: HMV 7EG8042, RCA-Vi 947-0095 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: Collector’s 12-7, Hit ST5113, Joker SM3080, RCA PM42391 CD: Empress RAJCD824, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Neatwork RP2005 053798 take descriptions. Fourth line of vocal: -1: “Make you do so much, make you do so much if you’d only try” -2: “Could do so much, if you only would try”

An RCA-Victor Test pressing for 053798-1 in the author’s collection confirms the take disposi-tion as above. FIF mentions that contrary to normal practice, Bluebird B-11010-A has the number “2” in the wax in the usual place. 053799-1 Shortnin’ Bread –1, –3, –4 78: Bb B-11078-A, BbC B-11078-A, HMV BD1218, HMVIt HN2584 45: Electrola 7MW106, HMV 7M128, La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1005, La Voix De Son Maître 7GF176 12″: Dance Band Days DBD16, Jazztone J1247, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42391 CD: Classics 1030, Dance Band Days DBCD16, Empress RAJCD824, King Jazz 133, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Prism PLATCD774, Vocalion CDVS1942 053799-2 Shortnin’ Bread –1, –3, –4 78: No issues 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, , RCA PM42391 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Galaxy 3899592, King Jazz 133, Neatwork RP2005, Pegasus PGNCD886 RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 053799 take descriptions. Vocal after tenor sax solo: -1: “Say delivery man where have you been?” -2: “Say mama the man is here with the flour” 059100-1 I Repent –1, –2 78: Bb B-11188-B, BbC B-1118-B TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3467 45: HMV 7EG8042, RCA-Vi 947-0094 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040

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12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42391 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1030 20 March 1941 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton (except on 062766-1), t; Gene Sedric (except on 062766-1), cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace (except on 062766-1), sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–3. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42391 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1030, JSP952 062761-1 Do You Have To Go? –1 78: Bb B-11222-B, BbC B-11222-B, HMV BD5787 [FIF lists as no dub. JR lists as dub, and

BR letter 15/5/99 confirms all copies seen are dubs], HMVIn NE699 12″: RCA RA27 CD: King Jazz 133 062762-1 Pan-Pan –1, –3 78: Bb B-11383-B, BbC B-11383-B, HMV BD1011, HMV MH131, HMVH MH131, HMVIn BD1011, HMVSw HE2416 12″: RCA NL89971 CD: Empress RAJCD824, King Jazz 133, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Vocalion CDVS1942 062763-1 I Wanna Hear Swing Songs –1 78: Bb B-11115-B, BbC B-11115-B, HMV BD1028, HMVIn BD1028 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE2346 12″: RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971 CD: Flapper PAST-CD-7020, King Jazz 133, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 062764-1 You’re Gonna Be Sorry –1 78: HMV B10830 [JR lists as dub], HMVFi TG224 [JR lists as no dub], Vi 20-1602-B [Both FIF and JR list as no dub. Author’s copy has a single run-off groove, rather than the normal double eccentric run-off], ViAr 20-1602-B, ViC 20-1602-B [presume dub] 12″: RCA 731.058 CD: Flapper PAST-CD-7020, King Jazz 133, Past Perfect PPCD78118 062765-1 All That Meat And No Potatoes –1 78: Bb B-11102-A, BbC B-11102-A, RZAu G24800, [Navy] V-D 88-A [ex Bb B-11102, final 32 secs cut], V-D 308-A [ex Bb B-11102, final 32 secs cut] 45: HMV 7EG8054 12″: RCA NL89971, RCA RA27, V-Disc VDL1014 CD: Axis 701764-2, Bb 2192-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Classic Jazz CDCD1004, Collectors’ Choice 6672 [ex V-Disc], Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Gallerie GALE412, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], King Jazz 133, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, Recording Arts JZCD348, Stardust CLP1066-2 [ex V-Disc 308-A] 062766-1 Let’s Get Away From It All –2 78: Bb B-11115-A, BbC B-11115-A TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P3468 45: HMV 7EG8022, HMV 7EG8054, RCA-Vi 947-0095 [EPBT3040] 10″: RCA-Vi LPT3040 12″: See “All titles” CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D3 =, Recording Arts JZCD349 For the Fats Waller “Soundies,” see 26 September 1941.

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13 May 1941 “Fats” Waller—Piano Solos Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. All titles 12″: RCA PM42396 CD: Bb 2482-2-RB =, Definitive DRCD11297, JSP952 063887-1 Georgia On My Mind 78: HMVIn N4477 [dub, ref Storyville # 153], HMVSw HE2975, Vi 27765-B 45: HMV 7EG8098 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Jazztone J1247, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450, Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Classics 1068, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Naxos 8.120760, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 063888-1 Rockin’ Chair 78: HMVAu EA3685, HMVIn N4477 [dub, ref Storyville # 153], HMVSw HE2975, Vi 27765-A 45: HMV 7EG8098 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA 731.058, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 1068, Magnum Music CECD007, Naxos 8.120760, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 063889-1 Carolina Shout 78: No issues 12″: , RCA FXM2-7080 =, RCA NL89971, RCA-Lineatre NL42444 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Galaxy 3899592, Neatwork RP2005, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Rockin’ Chair CD25, Saga 066445-2 063889-2 Carolina Shout 78: HMVIt AV722, Vi 27563-B, ViC 27563-B TR: Jazz In America No. 12 [Office Of War Information dated 26 May 1942. LoC Call No. T6087 g14 r1A1] 45: HMV 7EG8098, RCA EPA1503 = 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89272, RCA PM43270 =, RCA RA27, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LPM1503 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450, Reader’s Digest RD4-45-1 =, Reader’s Digest-RCA RD4-111, Smithsonian P6-21010 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Camden 74321-500202, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 1068, Hallmark 702262, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Official 83030-2, Past Perfect PPCD78107, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA CD90117, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Smithsonian DIDP071657/RD039, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = 063889 take descriptions. Record ends with: -1: Single bass G note. -2: Final G note played twice. 063890-1 Honeysuckle Rose 78: Vi 20-1580-A [Vinyl test in private collection confirms a dub by comparing groove dimensions. JR lists as no dub, but FIF has dub. New record number is etched in run-off,

see side B], Vi 420-0235 [FIF lists as dub] TR: AFRS Basic Music Library P2338, OWI Music Of The Jazz Bands 22 45: RCA 75.482, 20022, RCA-Vi 27-0011 [WPT4], 447-0235 =, EPC1246-1 =, PPX-0001

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10″: His Master’s Voice DLP1008 =, His Master’s Voice DLP1048, RCA-Vi LPT4 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, J&B JB056, RCA 430.221, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343, RCA PM43270 =, RCA LPM60001, RCA RDMJ69 [10], RCA-Camden CAS10.240, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPM1246 =, RCA-Vi VPL1-7330, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105 [10], Vi RA5318 CD: Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 6754-2-RB =, Classics 1068, Naxos 8.120760, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA 2965-2, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Saga 066445-2, TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8) = Note: The sub-title of 063890-1 on the Recording Sheet is “(A la BACH-BEETHOVEN-BRAHMS-WALLER)” 063891-1 Ring Dem Bells 78: HMVIt AV722, Vi 27563-A, ViC 27563-A 45: HMV 7EG8098, RCA A72V0191 12″: Bb AXM2-5518, Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA 730.570, RCA CL42343 =, RCA PM43270 =, RCA-Camden CAL3107, RCA-Lineatre NL42444, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =, RCA-Vi RD27185, RCA-Vi VPL1-7450 CD: Castle Pulse PBXCD362/3, Classics 1068, Gallerie GALE412, RCA Jazz Tribune # 23, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 13 May 1941 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–1. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles 10″: Ri-Disc RD1 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42396 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1068, JSP952, King Jazz 133, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 063892-1 Twenty-Four Robbers –1 78: Bb B-11222-A, BbC B-11222-A, HMV BD1011, HMV MH131, HMVIn BD1011, HMVH MH131, HMVSw JK2651, RZAu G24853 10″: See “All titles” 12″: RCA NL8997, RCA RA27 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Disky MP791812, Empress RAJCD824, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Past Perfect PPCD78118, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Vocalion CDVS1942 063893-1 I Understand 78: Bb B-11175-A, BbC B-11175-A 10″: See “All titles” 12″: See “All titles” CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Jazz Giants IECJ330C Note: Although CD Bb 9883-2-RB claims to use “previously unissued take” Mx. 063893-2, it is identical to the original Bluebird issue Bb B-11175-A. The recording sheet shows Take-2 as “Hold.” 063894-1 Sad Sap Sucker Am I 78: Bb B-11296-A, BbC B-11296-A, HMVSw HE2428, RZAu G24895, ViB 82-0260-A 10″: See “All titles” 12″: RCA NL89971 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 063895-1 Headlines In The News 78: Bb B-11188-A, BbC B-11188-A, RZAu G24836 10″: See “All titles” 12″: RCA RA27 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3064, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, Vocalion CDVS1942

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19 June 1941 Radio Newsreel broadcast Los Angeles, Calif. Fats Waller interviewed by Eddie “Rochester” Anderson. Complete Interview 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Treasury JT1001 1 July 1941 “Fats” Waller, his Rhythm and his Orchestra Bluebird Hollywood Recording Studio, Hollywood, Calif. John Hamilton, Bob Williams, Herman Autrey, t; George Wilson, Ray Hogan, tb; James Powell, Dave McRae, as; Gene Sedric, Bob Carroll, ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1/speech–2; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; band vocal–3. All titles 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42396 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Classics 1068, JSP952, King Jazz 133, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 061334-1 Chant Of The Groove –2 78: Bb B-11262-B, BbC B-11262-B, RZAu G24895, Vi 20-2638-B [confirmed dub, as per FIF. JR lists as no dub], ViB 28381-B TR: AFRS PS47 10″: See “All titles” 12″: RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RA27, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, Living Era CDAJS298, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Robert Parker RPCD635 061335-1 Come And Get It –1, –2 78: Bb B-11262-A, BbC B-11262-A, Vi 20-2448-B [Both FIF and JR have no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions to Bb B-11262-A, although both have a single run-off], ViB 28381-A 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: RCA NL89971, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, Naxos 8.120760, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Recording Arts JZCD348 061336-1 Rump Steak Serenade –1, –3 78: Bb B-11296-B, BbC B-11296-B, HMV B9582, HMVIn B9582 [ref S1996/7], HMVIt HN2359 [JR lists as HN2369], HMVSw JK2475, ViB 82-0260-B 10″: See “All titles” 12″: RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Magnum Music CECD007, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 061337-1 Gettin’ Much Lately? [Ain’t Nothin’ To It] –1, –3 78: Bb B-11262-A [Labeled incorrectly as “Come And Get It”] 10″: See “All titles” 12″: See “All titles” CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Jazz Giants IECJ330B 26 September 1941 The “Fats” Waller “Soundies” RCA Studios, 411 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d; Vivian Brown, v–1; Myra Johnson, v–2. There are no 78 rpm issues for the “Soundies.” All titles 12″: Collector’s Classics CC12 =, Pentagon U/10040, Storyville SLP6001

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CD: Jazz Anthology 550222 DVD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Idem IDVD1026, Jazz Classical Masters 8716718008109, Waterfall DV-JFWLM VID: Jazz Classics JCVC107, Milan Jazz 15332-3, Storyville SV6001, Virgin VVD866 # 4001 Honeysuckle Rose 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Joker SM3757, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, = The Old Masters TOM59 CD: Bulldog 2004, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Vogue 670.219 DVD: Passport VS1603 VID: BMG BV4-2424-3, Jazz Classics JCVC111, Master Vision MV038, Parkfield MKJ0008, Proserpine 666 # 4203 Your Feet’s Too Big 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Joker SM3086, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, = The Old Masters TOM59 CD: Bulldog 2004, Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131, Vogue 670.219 DVD: Kultur D3115, Passport VS1603 VID: See “All titles” # 4403 The Joint Is Jumpin’ –2 12″: Bulldog BDL2004 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS839 =, Joker SM3086, Mercury BT5045, Milan SLP131, Olympic OL7106, = The Old Masters TOM59 CD: Bulldog 2004, Falcon UN35016, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Legends In Music LECD21 =, Milan CDCH131 DVD: Kultur D3115 VID: See “All titles” # 4607 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1 12″: Deja Vu DVLP2052, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Everest FS319, Joker SM3086, = The Old Masters TOM58 CD: Falcon UN35016 DVD: Kultur D3115, Passport DVD1580, Passport VS1603 VID: Parkfield MKJ0007, Proserpine 611 Notes: Mark Cantor confirms the above recording date from the Soundies recording sheet. Sidelining (filming to playback) took place on 29 and 30 September 1941 at the Paramount Studios, Astoria, New York City. Mark also provided the following information from his master data base. The following sideline extras appear in the Fats Waller series of Soundies: Hilda Offley Thompson, Winnie Johnson, Hilda Brown, Vivian Brown, Betti Mays, Virginia Fussell, Olive Prince, Mable Lee, Jimmie Robinson, Buddy Phillips, John Smalls, Pauline Myers, Juanita Boisseau, Ella Bessi Smoak, King Johnson, Robert “Bobby” Johnson, Charlie Curran; the following signatures are not written clearly enough to read with any certainty: Smalls Boxtins, Thelma _________; one name is completely illegible. In the DVD ADM00779, “Soundies, A Musical History” [Liberation Entertainment, 2007], Ms. Jackie Lewis Parton claims to have been a member of the sideline cast in the Waller Soundies. She may be the one illegible signature, or her name might have been omitted for some reason from the sideline contract. She can be seen in other black Soundies produced in New York City, although her presence in the Waller Soundies is in doubt. Scans of the Fats Waller band and sideline contracts, generously provided by Mark Cantor, can be found here. 1 October 1941 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3/bells–4; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Slick Jones, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles

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12″: Bb 9883-1-RB = CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1068, JSP952, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 067946-1 Oh Baby, Sweet Baby [What Are You Doin’ To Me] –1, –3 78: Bb B-11383-A, BbC B-11383-A, HMV BD1036, HMVIn BD1036, HMVSw HE2416 12″: Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, RCA PM42396 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3066, Disky MP791812, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321B, King Jazz 133, Pegasus PGDCD047 067947-1 Buck Jumpin’ –1 78: Bb B-11324-B, BbC B-11324-B, HMVSc X8190, HMVSw HE2446, RZAu G25055 10″: Ri-Disc RD1 12″: Joker SM4023, RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42396, RCA RA27, RCA RMP5108, Time-Life STL-J12 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, FD Music 15184-2, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, King Jazz 133, Proper P1384, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Robert Parker RPCD635 067948-1 That Gets It, Mr. Joe –1, –3 78: Bb B-11425-B, BbC B-11425-B, HMV BD1028, HMVIn BD1028 [ref S1996/7], HMVSw HE2346, RZAu G25055 12″: RCA PM42416 CD: King Jazz 133, Vocalion CDVS1942 067949-1 The Bells Of San Raquel –1, –3, –4 78: Bb B-11324-A, BbC B-11324-A, HMVSw HE2446 12″: RCA PM42416 CD: King Jazz 133 067950-1 Bessie, Bessie, Bessie –1, –3 78: No issues 12″: Bb 6758-1-RB =, RCA PM42416, RCA-Camden CAL588 = CD: Bb 6758-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, King Jazz 133, Recording Arts JZCD348 067951-1 Clarinet Marmalade –2 78: Bb B-11469-B, BbC B-11469-B, HMVIt AV750, HMVSw HE2371 12″: Franklin Mint Jazz 046, Jazztone J1247, RCA PM42416, RCA RA27 CD: Jazz Giants IECJ321C, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Quadromania 222491-444, Robert Parker RPCD635, Vocalion CDVS1942 16 December 1941 Treasury Hour, Millions For Defense broadcast Presumably NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Complete broadcast TR: LoC NBC Radio Collection [Call No. LWO 12873 99A1-4] Fats Waller, p/v; Studio orchestra (part). Ain’t Misbehavin’ Unissued, but recording exists. 21 December 1941 Freedom’s People broadcast Presumably NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. A recording of the complete broadcast exists. Fats Waller, p/v; with large orchestra in which Gene Sedric, ts, and Arthur Trappier, d, are identifia-ble. Honeysuckle Rose 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV, Musidisc CO1499, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113, Soundcraft SC8002, Storyville 1038413

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26 December 1941 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Arthur Trappier, d. Personnel as recording sheet. All titles CD: JSP952 068810-1 Winter Weather 78: Bb B-11469-A, BbC B-11469-A, El EG7836, HMV B10234, HMVIt AV750, HMVIt HN3139, HMVSw HE2371 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42416, RCA RA27 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Classics 1068, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, King Jazz 134, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9), Vocalion CDVS1942 068811-1 Cash For Your Trash 78: Bb B-11425-A, BbC B-11425-A, HMVSw HE2428 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42416 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Camden 74321-500202, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, Classics 1068, Giant Steps GIST006, Jazz Giants IECJ330C, King Jazz 134, Quadromania 222491-444, Recording Arts JZCD348, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9), Vocalion CDVS1942 068812-1 Don’t Give Me That Jive [Come On With The Come On] 78: Bb B-11539-B, BbC B-11539-B, HMV BD1077, HMVIn BD1077, RZAu G24989 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42416, RCA RA27 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Blue Moon BMCD3064, Classics 1068, Jazz Giants IECJ330A, King Jazz 134, Pegasus PGDCD047, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 068813-1 Your Socks Don’t Match 78: Bb 30-0814-A, BbC 30-0814-A, HMV BD1073 [FIF lists as no dub. JR lists as dub, and

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12″: Jazztone J1247, RCA NL89971, RCA PM42416 CD: Empress RAJCD824, King Jazz 134, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 068813-2 Your Socks Don’t Match 78: No issues 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB = CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1068 [Liner notes say TK-1, sic], Delta Leisure 33321, Proper P1384, TIM 220964-202 (Vol.9) 068813 take descriptions. Fourth line of first verse of vocal: -1: “Doggone you gal, your socks don’t match.” -2: “Doggone you woman, your socks don’t match.” 10 January 1942 Dave Elman’s Hobby Lobby Program broadcast CBS Studios, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v/speech; Dave Elman, speech; Studio orchestra –1. Go Down Moses 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Radiola 2MR-112113, = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 Ain’t Misbehavin’ –1 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Radiola 2MR-112113,

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= The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 14 January 1942 Carnegie Hall Concert Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p solos–1. Fats Waller, p/v; acc. by: –2: “Hot Lips” Page, t; –3: “The Chicagoans”; Max Kaminsky, t; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Bud Freeman, ts; Eddie Condon, g; John Kirby, sb; Gene Krupa, d. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter / St. Louis Blues –1 Unissued, but recording exists. Blues In B Flat –2 78: No issues 10″: Palm Club “Palm 09” 12″: Foxy 9055, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113 Honeysuckle Rose –3 78: No issues 12″: CD: Archives Of Jazz 380101-2 2 February 1942 Garrick Stagebar Café broadcast Garrick Stagebar Café, Chicago, Illinois. John Hamilton, t; Gene Sedric, ts; Fats Waller, p/v; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Arthur Trappi-er, d. Winter Weather 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, Ember CJS842, = The Old Masters TOM59, Trip TLP5819 CD: Storyville 1038413 Cash For Your Trash 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, Ember CJS842, Radiola 2MR-112113, = The Old Masters TOM59, Trip TLP5819 CD: Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 16 March 1942 “Fats” Waller, his Rhythm and his Orchestra Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton, Joe Thomas, Courtney Williams, t; George Wilson, Herb Flemming, tb; George James, Lawrence Fields, as; Gene Sedric, cl/ts; Bob Carroll, ts; Fats Waller, p–1/Hammond organ–2/v–3; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Arthur Trappier, d.

Above personnel stated on the recording sheet, although Courtney Williams says [in FIF] that Fred Robinson rather than George Wilson was present, and second alto player was named Jackie Fields not Lawrence. The recording sheet does not mention Herman Autrey, usually shown for this session. All titles 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42416 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1097, JSP952 073440-1 We Need A Little Love [That’s All] –1, –3 78: Bb B-11518-A, BbC B-11518-A, ViAr 29959 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3070, King Jazz 134

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073441-1 You Must Be Losing Your Mind –1, –3 78: Bb B-11539-A, BbC B-11539-A, HMV BD1077 [JR lists as no dub], HMVIn BD1077, RZAu G24989 12″: RCA 731.058, RCA-Vi LPM10118 CD: Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Blue Moon BMCD3070, Camden 74321-500202, Empress RAJCD824, Flapper PAST-CD-7020, King Jazz 134, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) 073442-1 Two Bits [Really Fine] –1 78: No issues 12″: = The Old Masters TOM58, RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA-Vi LPM10118, Swaggie S1243 CD: Blue Moon BMCD3070, King Jazz 134, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) 073443-1 The Jitterbug Waltz –2 78: Bb B-11518-B, BbC B-11518-B, HMVSc X8190, HMVSw HE2976 [JR lists as no dub], Vi 20-2639-A, ViAr 29959 TR: Voice Of America Pgm No. 17 [dated 1955] 45: RCA 21013 [B21013], RCA-Vi 27-0045, 947-0076 [EPBT1001] 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, Franklin Mint FMRS4BB8066, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA 731.058, RCA NL89971, RCA PM43259, RCA RA27, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Vi CPL1-2904 =, RCA-Vi LPT1001, Selezione Del Reader’s Digest RDIS105 [10], Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Avid AMSC568, Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb BVCJ7024, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D2 =, Best Of Jazz 4006, Collectors’ Choice CCM-141-2, Delta Leisure 33321, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Living Era CDAJS298, Naxos 8.120760, Past Perfect PPCD78118, Proper P1384, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) 13 July 1942 “Fats” Waller and his Rhythm Bluebird Studio No.2, New York City, New York. John Hamilton (except 07426-1), t; Gene Sedric (except 07426-1), cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/v–1; Al Ca-sey, g; Cedric Wallace, sb; Arthur Trappier, d; The Deep River Boys: Harry Douglas, Vernon Gard-ner, George Lawson, and Edward Ware, v–2. Rhythm personnel as recording sheet. All titles 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, RCA PM42416 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Classics 1097, JSP952, King Jazz 134, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) 075423-1 By The Light Of The Silvery Moon –1, –2 78: Bb B-11569-A, BbC B-11569-A, HMV B10748, HMVIn NE688, HMVIt AV749, Vi 20-2448-A [Both FIF and JR have no dub, but author’s copy is a dub with different groove dimensions to Bb B-11569-A, although both have a single run-off], ViB 82-0121 [B-11569 in wax] 45: HMV 7M244 12″: Heritage MFPL82811/20, Jazztone J1247, RCA NL89971, RCA RA27 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Centurion Jazz IEJG2046B, Empress RAJCD824, Jazz Giants IECJ330B, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, Recording Arts JZCD349 075424-1 Swing Out To Victory –1 78: Bb B-11569-B, BbC B-11569-B, HMVIn NE688, ViB 82-0121 [B-11569 in wax] 12″: RCA NL89971, RCA RA27 CD: Bb BVCJ7024, Disky MP791812, Proper P1384, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 = 075425-1 Up Jumped You With Love –1 78: Bb 30-0814-B, BbC 30-0814-B, HMV BD1045, HMVIn BD1045 [ref S1996/7], ViB 82-0169-B 10″: RCA-Vi RC24004 12″: Book Of The Month Records 50-5255, RCA-Camden CAS10.232, RCA-Vi LPM1502 =

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CD: Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Recording Arts JZCD348 075426-1 Romance A La Mode –2 78: HMV B10748, HMV BD1045, HMVIn BD1045 [refS1996/7]. JR also lists Bb 30-0805, but FIF says this was withdrawn before issue, and BR letter 15/5/99 says he was not aware of this. 45: HM 7M244 12″: See “All titles” CD: Empress RAJCD824 30 July 1942 The Victor “First Nighter” Orchestra Victor Studio No.2, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, v; acc. Mannie Weinstock, Stephen Schultz, Del Staigers, t; Lloyd E. Turner, Charlie Butterfield, tb; Chester Hazlett, Fletcher Bereford, Eddie Stennard, Murray Cohen, saxes; Leo Kruczek, Harry Urbont, Joe Raymond, vn; John B. Giampietro, harp; Sam Mineo, p; Carl Kress, g; Edw. P. Brader, sb; Edward P. Rubsam, d; and male chorus. Note that this is a Fats Waller vocal only. 075469-1 That’s What The Well-Dressed Man In Harlem Will Wear 78: Vi 27956-B [also in Victor Smart Set P-131, see below] 12″: RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 CD: Classics 1097, JSP952, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Victor 27956-B also included in a four-record 78 rpm “Victor Smart Set” # P-131, called “Irving Berlin’s, This Is The Army.” This record is number P131-6. 3 September 1942 Private Recordings—Piano Solos Harry Smith Studios, New York City, New York. You’ve Been Grand 78: No issues 12″: Pay-Off Double 78: No issues 12″: Untitled 78: No issues 12″: Note: “Untitled” is from an unlabeled acetate, not necessarily from the same date or made at the Harry Smith Studios, and all were found by George Wilson in a batch of 160 Waller records which originated from Susie Payne, wife of Benny Payne. Jerry Valburn produced the Meritt Lp label. One of the records was a copy of Ted Heath’s London Suite autographed by John E. Grimm of London Records to Maurice Waller, and so it appears the records originated from the Waller family. 22–23 January 1943 Stormy Weather film soundtrack 20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, Calif. Benny Carter, t; Alton Moore, tb; Gene Porter, cl/ts; Fats Waller, p/speech/v–1; Irving Ashby, g: “Slam” Stewart, sb; “Zutty” Singleton, d; Ada Brown, v–2. Personnel as recording sheet for the last two titles, with D6 matrix numbers as shown.

Although the personnel for the sound recording is as stated with Benny Carter on trumpet, Carter does not appear on film but is replaced by the relatively obscure trumpet player Robert Car-roll, who recorded with Snub Mosley’s band, miming to the music. An article in Down Beat for 15 August 1943 mentions this, and a comparison of a 1944 photo of Carroll with the Mosley band from the Carnegie Museum of Art and stills from Stormy Weather confirm it is the same person. The entry by Richard Sears in V-Discs, A History and Discography (page 916) saying “John Carroll’s trumpet solos in the film were soundtracked by Benny Carter” is incorrect. The trumpet player Robert Carroll should not be confused with the white trumpet player John Carroll, who played with the Stan Kenton orchestra, or the tenor saxophone player Bob Carroll, who can be seen in Don Redman’s short films.

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The CD 20th Century Fox 07822-11007-2 as follows uses the original recordings made on ni-trate optical film negatives. In some cases, additional sound effects or splicing has been used for the actual film soundtrack. The sound quality on this CD is probably the best of all the Fats Waller re-cordings.

A private collector provided copies of the 20th Century Fox recording sheets which are dated 22 January 1943 for “That Ain’t Right” and 23 January 1943 for “Moppin’ The Boppin’” (not “And”). The date is not mentioned for “Ain’t Misbehavin’” [Page 2, Page 3]. Hence the revised date above. Complete film BD: Twilight137-BR DVD: 20th Century Fox 22183 VID: 20th Century Fox FOX1168 [VHS], CBS Fox Laservision 1168-80 [Laser disc, complete film] Note: Videos from individual tune titles listed below. That Ain’t Right [from nitrate optical film negative] –2 78: TCF-201 [ref Storyville # 153, no spoken intro, probably made in 1943. See note below] CD: 20th Century Fox 07822-11007-2, Definitive DRCD11109 [poss. ex TCF CD] VP471-D4TC-32 That Ain’t Right [dubbed version. Spoken introduction by Waller added on V-Disc 165 and some issues, see note] –2 78: V-D 165-A 10″: Palm Club “Palm 10” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM43174, RCA RA89, Score SCO8628, Swaggie S1227, Trip TLP5819 [no intro] CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Bb BVCJ5124, Classics 1097 [ex V-Disc 165-A], Collectors’ Choice 6672 [ex V-Disc], Document DOCD-1019, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Jazz Greats JAZZCD007, JSP952 [ex VP471], King Jazz 134, Memoir CDMOIR515, Stardust CLP1066-2 [ex V-Disc 165-A], TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 VID: Milan Jazz 15332-3 Note: The spoken introduction by Waller is not on Mx.VP471-D4TC-32, but added to the start of V-D 165-A. Waller says “Hey cats, it’s four o’clock in the morning. I just left the V-Disc studios . .” and so undoubtedly recorded at the V-Disc recording session on 16 September 1943. Ain’t Misbehavin’ [from nitrate optical film negative] –1 78: TCF-203 CD: 20th Century Fox 07822-11007-2, Definitive DRCD11109 [poss. ex TCF CD] Note: TCF-203 also seen as “TCF203-1A” on label. Ain’t Misbehavin’ [from soundtrack] –1 12″: Sountrak STK103 D6-VC-6216-1 Ain’t Misbehavin’ [dubbed 24 September, 1946] –1 78: HMV C3737, HMVAu EB556, HMVF SH1, HMVIt S10611, HMVSw FKX192, Vi 40-4003-A, ViC 40-4003-A 45: HMV 7EG8148, La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF37, RCA 75.593, RCA-Vi EJC1008 12″: Bb 6288-1-RB, Bb 9883-1-RB =, Giants Of Jazz LPJT2, Musica Jazz unnumbered, Official 3030-2, RCA 730.574, RCA CL89805, RCA NL89574, RCA NL89971, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261, RCA RA89, RCA RMP5108, RCA-Camden CAL473 =, RCA-Camden CDM1015, RCA-Vi LJM1008 =, RCA-Vi LSA3112,Time-Life STL-J15 CD: Bb 09026-63926-2 =, Bb 6288-2-RB =, Bb 9883-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5124, Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 =, Camden 74321-500202, Castle Pulse PBXCD362/2, Castle Pulse PLSCD464, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 1097, Delta Leisure 33321 [unknown source], Disky MP791812, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Empress RAJCD824, Giants Of Jazz CD53078, Jazz Giants IECJ321A, JSP952, King Jazz 134, Living Era CDAJS298, Milan 301690-4, Official 83030-2,

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Past Perfect PPCD78118, Pegasus PGDCD047, Proper P1384, Pulse PDSCD550, Quadromania 222491-444, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, RCA Victor 09026-63731-2, RCA Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA Victor 74321-49964-2 = Planet Jazz (RCA Vic) 74321-52058-2, RCA Victor 74321-763612, Rockin’ Chair CD25, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), TIM 221404, Vocalion CDVS1942 VID: Milan Jazz 15332-3 Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Alternate Ending CD: 20th Century Fox 07822-11007-2 [from nitrate optical film negative] Note: The alternate ending was not used in the film. Moppin’ And Boppin’ [from nitrate optical film negative] 78: TCF-191 [ref Storyville # 162] CD: 20th Century Fox 07822-11007-2, Definitive DRCD11109 [poss. ex TCF CD] D6-VC-6215-1 Moppin’ And Boppin’ [dubbed 24 September, 1946] 78: HMV C3737, HMVAu EB556, HMVF SH1, HMVIt S10611, HMVSw FKX192, Vi 40-4003-B, ViC 40-4003-B 45: La Voix De Son Maître 7EMF37, HMV 7EG8148, RCA 75.593, RCA-Vi EPA4058, RCA-Vi EPAT437, Vi EP1170 12″: Bb 9883-1-RB =, History Of Jazz HOJ6, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, RCA 430.632, RCA 730.574, RCA NL89971, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261, RCA RA89, Sountrak STK103 CD: Bb 9883-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5124, Classics 1097, Dreyfus FDM36728-2, Empress RAJCD824, Frémeaux & Associés FA207, JSP952, King Jazz 134, Magnum Music CECD007, RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 =, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Notes: The Fats Waller excerpts from the film may be viewed by clicking on the first tune title above. Also see the recording sheet dated 5 November 1946 to furnish new master. Note: The TCF 78 rpm records above are promo pressings and coupled as follows, with Waller titles in bold: TCF-191 / TCF-193 (Cab Calloway, “Geechy Joe”) is a 12″ vinyl pressing. TCF-191 / TCF-203 is a 12″ shellac pressing. TCF-192 (Lena Horne, “Stormy Weather”) / TCF-196 (Lena Horne, “Good For Nothin’ Joe”) is a 12″ vinyl pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-194 (Calloway, “Pitchin’ Up A Boogie”) / TCF-204 (Calloway, “The Jumpin’ Jive”) is a 12″ vinyl pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-195 (Lena Horne, “Stormy Weather”) / TCF-196 (Calloway, “Stormy Weather Ballet”) is a 12″ vinyl pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-197 (Robinson, “Walkin’ The Dog) / TCF-198 (Calloway, “Nobody”) is a 10″ shellac pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-199 (Lena Horne, “There’s No Two Ways About Love”) / TCF-200 (Orchestra, “The Cake-walk”) is a 10″ shellac pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-201 / TCF-202 (Lena Horn, “Diga Diga Do”) is a 10″ shellac pressing (from eBay listing). TCF-201 / TCF-213 (Mae Johnson, “I Lost My Sugar In Salt Lake City”) is a 10″ shellac pressing. TCF-203 / TCF-205 (Lena Horne “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”) is a 12” vinyl pressing. TCF-212 (Calloway, Robinson, “My, My, Ain’t That Something”) / TCF-213 (Mae Johnson) is a 10″ shellac pressing (from eBay listing). There may be other couplings. 2 March 1943 Private Recordings—Piano Solos Recording studio at 2 West 46th Street, New York City, New York. 78: No issues 12″: where noted [Ri], mostly from damaged records. Smooth Velvet [Ri] Two Hands Fighting [Ri] Speak To Me [Ri]

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Martinique [Ri] CD: Doctor Jazz DJ010 Mirror Dust Walkin’ Around [FIF has “Walking Around”] Note: Last 2 titles are unissued but recordings exist. Unknown date Private Recordings—Piano and Organ Solos Probably same location as 2 March 1943. Fats Waller, p/or Hammond organ–1. 78: No issues 12″: and where noted [Ri], mostly from damaged records. Early To Bed (complete) [Ri] Onion Time [Ri] Jump Number 1 [Ri] That Does It [Ri] Untitled [= “Early To Bed (incomplete)”] [Ri] Nylons [Ristic Lp as “Nylon”] [Ri] Long Time Note: “Long Time” is a separate recording from “Short Time.” It is mentioned in the Ristic 22/23 liner notes, but not included in the Lp set. The recording exists. Short Time [Ri] Horse An’ Blue Note: This is the same tune as “Slightly Less Than Wonderful” from Early To Bed. Baby Just An Armful Of You I’m Getting Nowhere Take It From Here (incomplete) Take It From Here (complete) Say That Again Note: This is the same tune as “There’s A Gal In My Life” from Early To Bed. When The Nylons Bloom Again –1 Note: From Early To Bed. Untitled [= “Nylons”] –1 Note: See also piano solo of the same tune. I Was Told All last ten titles are unissued, but recordings exist. March 1943 Private Recordings—Piano Solos Unknown location, most likely in New York City, New York. Peekin’ In Seek 78: No issues, Cue Recordings Inc 1950s acetate copy 10″: Onion Time 78: No issues, Cue Recordings Inc 1950s acetate copy 10″: Note: Cue Recordings Inc, 117 West 46th Street, New York, USA, 10″ acetate copy made in the 1950s for Hansjűrg Richner by a US collector, and issued on Ri-Disc RD-1 in c.1966/1967. 1 August 1943 Chamber Music Society Of Lower Basin Street broadcast NBC Studios, RCA Building, Radio City, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v, acc. by the “Lower Basin Street Orchestra.” Honeysuckle Rose 78: No issues 45:

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16 September 1943 “Fats” Waller V-Discs V-Disc Victor Studios, 155 East 24th Street, New York City, New York.

It is difficult to present the V-Discs in a logical order. Richard Sears, in his book V-Discs: A Historical Discography, says that RCA Victor recorded directly on lacquer discs at 78 rpm, without any safety copies. Single-sided 10″ Vinylite pressings were made for the V-Disc staff who listened to the recordings at the V-Disc office, and who would then select the recordings required and order single-sided 12″ 78-rpm masters from RCA-Victor for V-Disc use. The master numbers (e.g., VP154) may have been blocked out in advance, while the serial numbers (e.g., D3MC 193) were allocated by RCA Victor (“D3” indicates the third year of the fourth decade, i.e., 1943). Both the master number and serial number were embossed in the wax of the issued V-Discs.

Therefore, since the master/serial numbers provide no information on the order of recording, the author considers that it would be better to list the recordings by Item Number, as below, rather than by matrix number. However, the chronological order in which they are listed is more a matter of guesswork. I have listed the item suffix numbers as “A” and “B” only when it is clear the recording is continuous.

In addition Sears states that the titles “That’s What The Bird Said To Me,” “Hallelujah,” and “Waller Jive,” were first given the matrix/serial number VP156-D3MC 195, mastered on 23 September 1943, and unissued on V-Disc, but a new master of the second and third titles, number VP181-D3MC 218, was made on 13 October 1943, using VP156-D3MC 195, and issued on V-Disc 74-B.

Richard Sears in V-Discs: First Supplement says that in his book V-Discs: A Historical Discog-raphy the same selection is occasionally listed twice, as both an unissued item and a V-Disc release but the double listing did not intend to imply there were two different takes of the same song, but only that the selection was remastered on separate occasions with different master numbers assigned. Therefore, it appears that the above recording of “That’s What The Bird Said To Me,” together with “You’re A Viper,” was remastered again twice, on VP419-D3MC 485 (on 21 December 1943) and J609-USS 1039 (no date given). Although the entries in FIF appear as if these are separate re-cordings (some issued and some unissued), they are almost certainly remasters of the same record-ings. The listing by item number should help resolve this difficulty.

In a letter to the author dated 7 February 1994, John R. T. Davies says that “The Ladies Who Sing With A Band” and the others in that group issued on Lp Ristic 22/23 are all unissued V-Disc recordings. However, Richard Sears lists the timings for “The Ladies Who Sing With The Band” and also “Medley: To A Wild Rose / Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” and these timings are significantly different to those on Ristic 22/23. However, they might be typo, since there are other inconsistencies in the Sears listing.

It is interesting to note that the “Medley” above on the Ristic Lp lasts about 4:19 minutes (12″ V-Discs could play up 6:30 minutes, compared with a maximum of 3:25 minutes for standard 10″ 78 rpm records, and 4:20 minutes for standard 12″ 78 rpm records). The second version of “Hallelu-jah!” from Ristic 22/23 [Item # 15] is also not listed by Sears. The possibility remains that the Ristic items come from a different recording session, particularly as the audible sound quality seems quite different.

After the War, RCA Victor obtained permission from the U.S. government and the American Federation of Musicians to issue some of Fats Waller’s V-Disc recordings, and on 6 January 1953, RCA Victor transferred six titles for use on Ep RCA Victor EPA449. French RCA later used trans-fers from this Ep for Lp “Black & White” RCA PM43261—“Fats Plus [1927-1943].” French RCA had previously started to issue Lp “Black & White” RCA PM43174—“Complete Recordings, Vol-ume 24 [1942-1943]” including additional V-Disc recordings, but this Lp was withdrawn from sale on instructions from the USA, no doubt because of the legal implications over the additional record-ings. The American Federation of Musicians had allowed the artists to record for V-Disc without payment, on condition the recordings were not used commercially. V-Discs were shipped to U.S. forces overseas as a morale booster.

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The recording session commenced in the early afternoon with Waller on piano, and after a short break he switched to Hammond Organ and continued into the late evening, aided by several bottles of Cutty Sark whisky which had an obvious effect on his later performances.

Fats Waller, p/or Hammond organ–1/speech and vocals.

All titles (including the alternate V-Discs on Lp Ristic 22/23) CD: JSP952 Item # 1A Ain’t Misbehavin’ 78: V-D 32-A, [Navy] V-D 133-A 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM43174, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) The following with bass and drums overdubbed: CD: DGR DGC1025 Item # 1B Two Sleepy People 78: V-D 32-A, [Navy] V-D 133-A 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, DGR DGR2004, Everest FS319, Everest SDBR1001/5 =, Joker SM3086, Joker SM3110, Musidisc 30JA5104, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM43174, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, DGR DGC1025, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Note: Items # 1A/1B matrix/serial number VP154-D3MC 193-1, mastered on 23 September 1943, and issued on V-Disc 32-A (FIF says 33A in error), released November 1943, and Navy V-Disc 133-A, released January 1945. Alamac/Drive DE2-42438 is a reissue of Alamac QSR2438. Item # 2A Slightly Less Than Wonderful 78: V-D 32-B, [Navy] V-D 133-B 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449], Swaggie S1227, V-Disc VDL1017 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Item # 2B There’s A Gal In My Life 78: V-D 32-B, [Navy] V-D 133-B 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086,

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Musidisc 30JA5104, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449], Swaggie S1227, V-Disc VDL1017 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Note: Items # 2A/2B matrix VP155-D3MC 194-1E mastered on 23 September 1943, and issued on V-Disc 32-B (FIF says 33B in error) and Navy V-Disc 133-B. Item # 3 That’s What The Bird Said To Me 78: Jolly Roger 2002-B [as “The Birdies Lament”] 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, RCA PM43174, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Memoir CDMOIR515, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Item # 4 Hallelujah 78: V-D 74-B 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, Official 3030-2, Pentagon U/10040, RCA PM43174, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collection Hugues Panassié CTPL001, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Milan 301687-4, Official 83030-2, Proper P1384, Saga 066445-2, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 Item # 5 Waller Jive 78: V-D 74-B 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, Official 3030-2, RCA FXM2-7073 =, RCA PM42395, RCA PM43174, Redwood 1001, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collection Hugues Panassié CTPL001, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Fuel 30206142622, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Giant Steps GIST006, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Jazz Road BV28-9, Milan 301687-4, Official 83030-2, Proper P1384, Saga 066445-2, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 Items # 3,4 and 5 mastered on VP156-D3MC 195 on 23 September 1943, but unissued on V-Disc. Items # 3 and 7 re-mastered with numbers VP419-D3MC 485 on 21 December 1943, and J609-USS 1039 (no date, later canceled), with both unissued on V-Disc. Items # 5 and 4 (in that order) re-mastered on VP181-D3MC 218 on 13 October 1943, using VP156-D3MC 195, and issued on V-Disc 74-B, released December 1943. Some Lp/CD issues group Items # 5 and 4 as one track, but I do not think it is a continuous recording. Item # 6A This Is So Nice It Must Be Illegal 78: V-D 74-A, [Navy] V-D 145-B 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449],

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Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collection Hugues Panassié CTPL001, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Milan 301687-4, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 Item # 6B Martinique 78: V-D 74-A, [Navy] V-D 145-B 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Joker SM086, Musidisc 30JA5104, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449], Redwood 1001, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Classics 1097, Collection Hugues Panassié CTPL001, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Milan 301687-4, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 Items # 6A/6B mastered on VP157-D3MC 196-1D on 23 September 1943, and issued on V-Disc 74-A, released December 1943, and Navy V-Disc 145-B, released February 1945. Sears lists Item # 6B as approx. 1:33 mins, while the Hot ‘N Sweet CD is about 1:31 mins. Navy V-Disc 74 also exists but with Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra on 74-A and Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra on 74-B. Item # 7 You’re A Viper [The Reefer Song] 78: Jolly Roger 2002-A 10″: Palm Club “Palm 20” 12″ Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Jass 4, RCA PM43174, Stash ST103, Stash ST120, Swaggie S1227 CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Bb 82876-59951-2 =, Classics 1097, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 = Jazz Archives 158992, Jass JCD7 =, Memoir CDMOIR515, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) Sears lists this as unissued matrix VP414-D3MC 480, but later canceled, with date not given, unis-sued on V-Disc, and with no Lp issues listed. The same title, together with “That’s What The Bird Said To Me,” was mastered on VP419-D3MC 485 on 21 December 1943 (see Item # 3A), unissued on V-Disc. Item # 8 Solitude –1 78: V-D 658-A 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Collector’s Classics CC19, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Joker SM3086, Joker SM3110, Musidisc 30JA5104, Pentagon U/10040, RCA 731.058, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449], Sandy Hook SH2072, Swaggie S1227, V-Disc VDL1008 CD: Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Giant Steps GIST006, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) From matrix JDB10-D6TC 5011 dated 8 January 1946, and issued on V-Disc 658-A, released July 1946. Item # 9 Bouncin’ On A V-Disc –1 78: V-D 630-A 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Alamac QSR2438 = Jazz Kings QSR2438 =, Collector’s Classics CC19, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3086, Musidisc 30JA5104, RCA PM43174, Swaggie S1227

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CD: Alamac/Drive DE2-42438, Centurion Jazz IEJG2016A, Classics 1097, Collection Hugues Panassié CTPL003, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Forlane UCD19005, Giant Steps GIST006, Grammercy Records [“Rarities,” no number], Jazz Road BV28-9, Stardust CLP1066-2, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10), V-Disc 26906-2 From matrix JDB11-D6TC 5012-1 dated 8 January 1946, and issued on V-Disc 630-A, No release date given in FIF. Item # 10 Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child –1 78: V-D 743-A 45: HMV 7EG8212, RCA-Vi EPA449 10″: Palm Club “Palm 07” 12″: Collector’s Classics CC19, Dan VC5010, Deja Vu DVLP2059, Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Jazz Treasury JT1001, Joker SM3086, Joker SM3110, Musidisc 30JA5104, Pentagon U/10040, RCA 731.058, RCA PM43174, RCA PM43261 [ex RCA-Vi EPA449], Swaggie S1227 CD: Classics 1097, Collectors’ Choice 6672, Giant Steps GIST006, Stardust CLP1066-2, Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 =, TIM 220965-202 (Vol.10) From matrix JDB12-D6TC 5013, dated 8 January 1946, and issued on V-Disc 743-A, released March 1947. Lp RCA PM43261 has more speech introduction than other issues. Item # 11 By The Light Of The Silvery Moon –1 78: No issues CD: Jazz Catalogue JZCL5004, Stash STCD539 No matrix number and unissued on V-Disc. This assumes the same title on the Stash CD is a V-Disc recording. Listed by Sears, but without any timing to compare.

A tape copy of the following recordings was sent to John R. T. Davies, who issued them on Lp set Ristic 22/23. The titles are those rejected at the V-Disc session, suggesting they were made at that location and date, and John R. T. states they are from the V-Disc session. However, the sound quali-ty and ambience seem different to the V-Disc sides, suggesting they could have been made at a dif-ferent session. Item # 12 The Ladies Who Sing With The Band 78: No issues 12″: Euphonic ESR1226, ,Trip TLP5819 Sears lists the same titles as an unissued V-Disc recording. No matrix number stated but timed at c. 1:55 minutes compared to the Ristic 23 timing of about 3:07 minutes. Item # 13 Medley: To A Wild Rose / Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 78: No issues 12″: Euphonic ESR1226, , Trip TLP5819 Sears lists the same titles as an unissued V-Disc recording. No matrix number stated but timed at 3:10 minutes (total) compared to the Ristic 23 timing of about 4:19 minutes. Item # 14 Martinique 78: No issues 12″: Euphonic ESR1226, , Trip TLP5819 Sears lists an unissued V-Disc recording “[There’s Yes In The Air In] Martinique” without any matrix number and with a time of c. 3:05 minutes, compared to the Ristic 23 timing of about 3:19 minutes. Item # 15 Hallelujah! 78: No issues 12″: Euphonic ESR1226, Not listed by Sears. No matrix number. Item # 16 St. Louis Blues –1 78: No issues 12″: Sears lists the same title without a matrix number as an unissued V-Disc recording.

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23 September 1943 Personally, It’s Off The Record broadcast Station WABC, New York City, New York. Fats Waller, p/v/speech; Hugh Conover, speech. Complete broadcast TR: LoC 16″ acetates [Call No. RWA 3542. Two identical recordings on 2 acetates, Discs 853 and 854] Ain’t Misbehavin’ 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s 12-8, Jazz Archives JA7, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 There’s A Girl In My Life 78: No issues 12″: , Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 Honeysuckle Rose 78: No issues 12″: Collector’s 12-8, Jazz Archives JA7, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Laserlight 17011, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 13 November 1943 What’s New broadcast Previously listed as 4 December 1943, but radio schedules from the New York Times and Wisconsin State Journal strongly suggest the above date. RCA Studios, Los Angeles, Calif. Fats Waller, p/v; Don Ameche, spoken introduction. Medley: Tea For Two / Honeysuckle Rose 78: No issues 10″: CD: Storyville 1038413 4 December 1943 Command Performance No. 95, broadcast Probably Studio A, CBS “Columbia Square Playhouse,” 6121 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Calif. Fats Waller, p/v; vocal comments –1. Complete broadcast TR: Command Performance No. 95, H-18-95 [released early 1944] Your Feet’s Too Big TR: Yank Swing Session No. 88, H-2-88 [from TR “Command Performance No. 95”] 78: No issues 12″: , Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 Handful Of Keys –1 TR: Yank Swing Session No. 88, H-2-88 [from TR “Command Performance No. 95”] 78: No issues 12″: , Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, Radiola 2MR-112113 CD: Archives Of Jazz 380107-2, Galaxy 3899592, Radiola CD2MR-112113, Storyville 1038413 possibly 4 December 1943 Jubilee Program # 58 transcription A recording very similar to that on Command Performance No. 95, except after Waller says “Join in choir, join in” (followed by vocal noises and whistles), he says “I wonder what Paul Robeson is doing tonight.”

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The recording date is unclear on the original acetate disc. Originally it was thought to be 10/4/43 (4 October 1943) but it might possibly be 12/4/43 (4 December 1943) which would make more sense. The first known broadcast was on 11 June 1944, but there were probably earlier ones. Complete broadcast TR: Jubilee # 58 Your Feet’s Too Big 78: No issues CD: G.I. Juke Box CDHCD2004 5 December 1943 Charlie McCarthy Show broadcast Studio A, NBC Studios, Radio City, Hollywood, Calif. Fats Waller, p/v/vocal comments; –1: comedy sketch with Edgar Bergen (and “Charlie McCarthy”) and Ray Noble. Partially complete broadcast 12″: Golden Age Of Radio Theatre # 343 [no adverts] Ain’t Misbehavin’ 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV CD: Pegasus PGNCD886 Handful Of Keys 78: No issues 10″: 12″: Collector’s Classics CC10 =, DJM DJMLD8003 =, Ember CJS842, Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Jazz Trip IV CD: Pegasus PGNCD886 (part) “Interview” –1 78: No issues No other issues of the “Interview,” except cassette tape Jazzline JLPC7. December 1943 News From Home broadcast [Nick Kenny Show] Los Angeles, Calif. Fats Waller, p/v; Spoken introduction by Nick Kenny. The Joint Is Jumpin’ 78: No issues 12″: Jazz Live Cicala BLJ8031, = The Old Masters TOM61 CD: Storyville 1038413 PIANO ROLLS Only those rolls issued as “Played by Thomas Waller” are actually played by him, and rolls issued as “Played by ‘Fats’ Waller” are in fact by J. Lawrence Cook and not listed here. Dates given are possi-ble release dates from a code on the roll box labels, but an alternative explanation is that the code refers to a deadline date for dealers to return unsold rolls for credit against new releases. Roll collec-tor Frank Himpsl sourced the latter explanation from the late Mike Montgomery, although he has heard the same from other hard-core collectors as well.

Some of the QRS rolls were also remastered in the 1960s with new three-digit QRS numbers, but these are not included in the following listing. QRS 2149 March 1923 Got To Cool My Doggies Now 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD103, Biograph BCD104, Musical Heritage Society M45-512427F QRS 2213 May 1923 Laughin’ Cryin’ Blues 78: De BM31059, Lon L.808

Rarest Fats Waller RFW4

Palm Club “Palm 13”

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12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 =, Vanstory VS3410 CD: Biograph BCD104 QRS 2245 May 1923 Your Time Now [‘Twill Be Mine After A While] 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD114, Laserlight 15.711 QRS 2256 June 1923 Snake Hips (sometimes “Snakes Hips”) 78: Paramount 14024-B [as “The Mess Around” (not 14027 as FIF) Note: Piano roll expert Mike Montgomery wrote for the Biograph Lp liner notes as follows, which might explain the cacophony of sound on Paramount 14024: “SNAKES HIPS was issued on a coin roll during the 1920’s and a few years ago was re-recorded on the Paramount reissue label. For the recording, the roll was played on a piano having the wrong tracker bar (where the holes in the roll must match up with the tubing that operates the correct keys, like a computer). The result was a chaotic performance and titled THE MESS AROUD. Had a piano with a 65-note tracker bar been used (assuming the roll was 65-note to begin with), the result would have been recognizable as SNAKES HIPS.” 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD104 QRS 2270 June 1923 ‘Taint Nobody’s Biz-Ness If I Do 45: Riverside REP105 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40034, Monkey 40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD104, Laserlight 15.711 QRS 2286 July 1923 Papa Better Watch Your Step 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD114, Laserlight 15.711 QRS 2304 August 1923 Haitian Blues 12″: Biograph BLP1001Q, Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40023, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD114 QRS 2322 August 1923 Mama’s Got The Blues 45: Il Jazz Nr.20, Riverside REP105 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Fontana SFON10001, Monkey MY40023, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-115 = CD: Biograph BCD114, Biograph BCD117 QRS 2331 August 1923 Midnight Blues 78: Les Amis de “Fats” (unnumbered), Ristic 8 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD114 QRS 2363 September 1923 Last Go Round Blues 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD114 QRS 2444 January 1924 You Can’t Do What My Last Man Did 78: Century 4025 45: Riverside REP105 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph BLP1002Q =, Monkey MY40023, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD104 Note: Century 4025 labeled as “Last Man Blues.” Reverse is “Boll Weevil Blues” by Eubie Blake. QRS 2661 June 1924 Clearing House Blues 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD104, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD031

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QRS 2670 June 1924 Jail House Blues 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Joker SM3948, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD114, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD031 QRS 2708 June 1924 Do It, Mister So-and-So 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035, Rarest Fats Waller RFW4 = The Old Masters TOM61, Sandy Hook SH2069, Sounds 1202 =, TKO Magnum CECD031, Trip TLP5819 CD: Biograph BCD114, Ember FBB908 QRS 2711 June 1924 Don’t Try To Take My Man Away 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Jazz Történet Elmélet Gyakorlat Folie 2, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD114, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD031 QRS 2711 June 1924 Don’t Try To Take My Man Away (Alternate take)

According to Paul Johnson, writing in The Piano Roll Shop Winter 1996 Catalog, the alternate take was issued on Imperial 5457 and Johnson says, “Rather than bring in another artist to record this piece, the QRS chiefs just asked Fats to do another version while he was at the recording piano for the Imperial label. To make it seem like Imperial still had its own stable of artists, they stamped Jack Clyde’s name on it. While this is close to the QRS version, his rendition has a little more jazzy bite to it. And Waller finishes off the piece with a wonderful coda.” No known reissues. (see later com-ments below). Standard 0676, Aug. 1924? West Indies Blues

This roll was thought to be lost and in no known collection, and so may possibly have never have been issued. However, evidence to the contrary is provided by an advertisement in The Music Trade Indicator in 1924, offering this title for sale together with “A New Kind Of Man.” The or-ange and black Standard label rolls are very scarce.

In April 2018 a young roll collector by the name of Deven Pierce discovered the roll on eBay. Standard 0677, Aug. 1924 A New Kind Of Man With A New Kind Of Love For Me 10″: Riverside RLP1070 = 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035, Musical Heritage Society M45-512427F, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD103, Biograph BCD104, Ember FBB908, Laserlight 15.711, TKO Magnum CECD031 QRS 3352 February 1926 Squeeze Me PR: QRS 3352 [QRS advised roll remastered in 1957 and this copy dates from “1957~63 or so”] 45: Il Jazz Nr.20, Riverside REP105 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Avenue AVINT1008, Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Byg 24, Byg 529.602, Everest FS319, I Maestri Del Jazz 75, Monkey MY40023, Monkey MY40035, Musica Jazz unnumbered, RCA-Vi LPM2058 =, Riverside RLP12-103 =, Vanstory VS3410 CD: Biograph BCD104, Biograph BCD116 Imperial X5980, Feb. 1926 Squeeze Me (edited version of QRS 3352)

The Imperial issue is a “doctored” version of QRS 3352 in which the introduction and coda are omitted and the sequence of verses/choruses reversed. No known reissues. QRS 3377 March 1926 18th Street Strut 78: AFCDJ A021, Century 4001, JC L45 10″: Riverside RLP1010 = 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Collector’s 12-7, Monkey MY40035, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD104, Laserlight 15.711 QRS 3800 February 1927 Cryin’ For My Used To Be

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CD: Biograph BCD114 Note: QRS 3800 is a duet with James P. Johnson. QRS 3818 March 1927 If I Could Be With You 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40018, Monkey MY40023, Sandy Hook SH2069, Sounds 1202 = CD: Biograph BCD104, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD031 Note: QRS 3818 is a duet with James P. Johnson. QRS 3997 August 1927 Nobody But My Baby [Is Gettin’ My Love] 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035, Musical Heritage Society M45-512427F, Riverside RLP12-103 = CD: Biograph BCD103, Biograph BCD104, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD033 QRS 4073 November 1927 I’m Coming Virginia 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035 CD: Biograph BCD104, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD033 QRS 5143 June 1931 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby [And My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Me] 12″: Biograph BLP1015Q CD: Biograph BCD114, Biograph BCD116, Ember FBB908, TKO Magnum CECD033 Imperial 07787 June 1931 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby (edited version of QRS 5143) 12″: Biograph 6370.906, Biograph BLP1005Q =, Monkey MY40035

Note: QRS 5143 was started by Waller and finished by Cook, who confirmed in a letter to Bill Bonner that this was the last roll Waller recorded for QRS, and says “Fats didn’t have much time for this particular session, and planned to come back the following day and finish the number, but he never showed up. So the arrangement turned out to be a combination of Waller and Cook, for it was I who had to make it into a complete production master.” A “doctored” version of QRS 5143 was issued on Imperial 07787, also released in June 1931, but apparently only 123 copies were sold. Other possible Waller rolls: Imperial X5313, mid 1923 Cotton Belt Blues No reissues. Imperial X5327, August 1923 Low Down Papa CD: Biograph BCD114

Piano roll expert Mike Montgomery believes “Low Down Papa” is “most probably” a Waller roll, although issued under the blanket pseudonym of Jack Clyde, since Waller was a QRS artist. “Cotton Belt Blues” may be a similar case.

In 2013 I corresponded with Frank Himpsl in the USA who has an extensive collection of piano rolls. Frank uses an optical scanner to scan the rolls to computer from which he converts the data to MIDI files which can be played on the computer or, with suitable computer software, may be con-verted to .WAV or .MP3 audio files. The Imperial Company produced the following piano rolls in competition to those of the same title by QRS. Apparently, after 1925, Imperial dispensed with artist credits entirely, presumably to avoid paying royalties to composers, performers, or publishing companies. “Burt Franklin” and “Jack Clyde” are pseudonyms used on hundreds of Imperial rolls. They are all strongly suggestive of Waller’s style, but Frank does not think that Imperial employed Waller to record different versions (see note for Imperial X5457 under QRS 2711 in main listing) because there would not be enough money to be made from it. QRS rolls had a list price of $1.25 but were provided to retailers for 50 to 75 cents each, while Imperial rolls were listed at 75 cents and were available to retailers for 25 to 35 cents each. If they are not played by Waller then Imperial had the capability to produce rolls in the Waller style. Imperial X5444 Do It, Mister So-and-So played by Burt Franklin. Imperial X5457 Don’t Try To Take My Man Away played by Jack Clyde. Imperial X5998 18th Street Strut no artist credit. Imperial 06657 I’m Coming Virginia no artist credit. Imperial 07787 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby no artist credit.

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The other Imperial rolls with a Waller interest are as follows. “Low Down Papa” is strongly

suggestive of Waller (as agreed by Frank Himpsl and Mike Montgomery) while “Cotton Belt Blues” is less so, but I think still a possibility (although Frank Himpsl does not agree). “Georgia Bo Bo” is a Waller composition, but the tune has unusual styling which makes it difficult to judge. Imperial X5313 Cotton Belt Blues played by Jack Clyde. Imperial X5327 Low Down Papa played by Jack Clyde. Imperial 06196 Georgia Bo Bo no artist credit. International 93250 Squeeze Me “arranged roll,” not hand- played.

Frank Himpsl does not have the Standard roll of “West Indies Blues” (see main listing). or the

edited version of “Squeeze Me” on Imperial X5980. The International Roll Company version of “Squeeze Me” is “arranged” and not hand-played and sounds unlike Waller.

Miscellaneous Fats Waller Other discographies have listed several recordings attributed to Fats Waller which, in the opinion of this author, are unlikely to be Waller, or which may not exist. These recordings are summarised as follows, and for an explanation see either the main section or the comments below. Not all 78 rpm issues are listed and others for indicative purposes only. c. July 1923 Anna Jones Paramount 1468-2 Sister Kate [I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My] 1 August 1924 Ethel Waters Vocalion 13453 Pleasure Mad 13455 Back-Bitin’ Mama 22 April 1926 Elkins Negro Ensemble Gennett X98 Wheel In A Wheel [Ezekiel Saw De Wheel] 21 June 1927 Maude Mills Domino 7350-2 Black Snake Blues 14 November 1927 Juanita Stinnette Chappelle Victor 40077-3 Florence 26 June 1929 Gene Austin Victor 53586-1 or 2 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 53586-3 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 53587-3 Maybe!—Who Knows? 3 January 1930 Seven Gallon Jug Band Columbia 149690-6 Wipe ‘Em Off 24 June 1935 Fats Waller Test Victor 1935-1 Somebody Stole My Gal ? late 1935–early 1936 Private Recordings Here ‘Tis / Humpty Dumpty c. 29 April 1937 Clarence Williams’ Swing Band Lang–Worth Lang-Worth 268 Sweet Kisses

Several other recordings have, at one time or another, been suggested as by Waller, and these are noted below with my comments. The issues/reissues listed are not meant as a complete listing. c. 30 April 1923 Sara Martin—Clarence Williams OKeh 71455 Monkey Man Blues

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78: OK 8067-A CD: Document DOCD-5395

FIF says this “is often listed as a Waller accompaniment,” but suggests Clarence Johnson is the pianist in comparison to an Edna Hicks Victor. B&GR says “prob. Clarence Johnson.” In addition, Storyville # 12 (August–September 1967) listed this item for consideration by a panel comprising John R. T. Davies, Henry Francis, Ron Jewson, Roy Rhodes, Derek Hamilton Smith, Norman Ste-vens, Ray Webb, and Laurie Wright, who met together to review this and other items (see below), and they were “unanimous in thinking” that Clarence Johnson was the pianist. Ray Webb originally suggested Johnson.

In my opinion this is definitely not Waller. c. early June 1923 Kitty Brown OKeh 71596-B Deceitful Blues 78: OK 8077 71597-B I Don’t Let No One Man Worry Me 78: OK 8077 CD: Document DOCD-5507 [both titles]

FIF says this item was suggested by Bob Hilbert in 1990, but says “Having now heard the sides, I do not believe the pianist is Waller.” B&GR and JR both say pianist unknown.

In my opinion, these are certainly not by Waller. 1 August 1924 Ethel Waters Vocalion 13452/53 Pleasure Mad 78: Sil 3014, Vo B-14860 CD: Classics 775, JSP952 13454/55/59 Back-Bitin’ Mama 78: Sil 3014, Vo A-14860 CD: Classics 775, JSP952

Although FIF says that “Details of the above two sessions are from Steven Lasker who com-ments that the Aeolian files from this period are missing,” in fact Lasker only provided unissued take numbers and other related information, but did not say these were by Fats Waller as implied in FIF. Joe Moore asked for readers opinions in VJM magazine and in VJM # 99 (Autumn 1995) said “The general consensus of opinion is that Fats Waller is NOT the pianist.” In Storyville 1996/7 Laurie Wright says that “Aural evidence suggests that Waller is not the accompanist on Vo 14680 [sic].”

c. 2 October 1924 Texas Blues Destroyers Ajax 31687 Lenox Avenue Shuffle 78: Ajax 17065-A Down In The Mouth Blues 78: Ajax 17065-B [Plus remakes of the above titles on c. 15 September [probably closer, ref. Bjorn Englund] or c. 5 October [ref. Rust] for Pathé/Perfect (Perfect 14341) and c. 10 October 1924 for Vocalion (Vocalion 14913)]

Storyville # 12 listed this as a suggestion, and despite a “superficial resemblance” on “Lenox Avenue Shuffle,” the panel concluded that this was “most certainly not Fats.” JR lists the organist as Arthur Ray. The ledger sheet for a fourth rejected session for Brunswick on 7 October, reproduced in VJM Jazz & Blues magazine No.180 shows “Arthur Ray (Organ) and Bub Miley (Cornet)” with the same duo named as composers. Mid-1925 Bert Lewis, The Southern Syncopator Everybodys SAH-1 Don’t Bring Lulu 78: Everybodys 1047-A SAH-2 It’s Time To Keep Away From You 78: Everybodys 1047-B “Fats” In Fact states as follows: “He (Maurice Waller) also states that Waller shared a billing at the

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Kentucky Club, 203 W. 49th Street (the new name for the burned-out Hollywood Club) which opened in 1925, with Duke Ellington and the Washingtonians and singer-comedian Bert Lewis. Fats, in oriental costume and billed as “Ali Baba, The Egyptian Wonder” was Lewis’s accompanist. The whole show was also booked into the New Amsterdam Theatre for one night each week and was there for almost two months.” In view of the Bert Lewis connection, it has been suggested that the piano on this rare recording might be Waller.

I have been told that there were eighty-five issues on the Everybodys label, all from 1925, until it went bankrupt in December 1925. Everybodys 1047 may date from about mid-1925. Bert Lewis worked at the Club Kentucky from at least June 1925 into 1926, but Waller isn’t mentioned in any of the advertisements in the contemporary newspapers. The only contemporary press report found from The Billboard of 5 December 1925 has “Duke Ellington, director, pounds the baby grand, and while he chow-meins in an adjacent eatery Thomas “Fats” Waller understudies. Both lads are deserving of all available superlatives in the English language, while it is necessary to borrow a few from the Latin to adequately extol the performances of the latter.”

The first title “Don’t Bring Lulu” was played on the Nauck’s Vintage Record Auction #55 Bidder Request Show in April 2014. I (and others) are not convinced that Fats Waller is the accom-panist, despite the very competent and precise playing style. A suggestion has been made that it might be Ellington. 2 November 1925 Perry Bradford’s Jazz Phools Vocalion E-1580/2 Lucy Long 78: Vo A-15165 E-1583/5 I Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle 78: Vo B-15165 CD: Document DOCD-5353 [both titles]

Jazz Information of 26 January 1940 says the band included Louis Armstrong, James P. John-son, and Fats Waller on pianos, according to information provided by Perry Bradford.

FIF says this has been listed by James P. Johnson and/or Fats Waller, but says “aurally it is Johnson.” JR lists as Johnson. The Storyville # 12 panel concluded it was “clearly James P. John-son.”

c. 12 March 1926 The Troy Harmonists Pathé 106711 Great Scott 78: Pathé 7508, Pe 108

Storyville # 12 says “This has been put forward as a Waller item one feels purely on the strength of the composer credit since little piano is audible and that is uncharacteristic of Fats.” JR does not list personnel. 19 April 1926 Alberta Jones And Her Red Peppers Gennett X87-A Take Yo’ Fingers Off It 78: Bu 8034-A, Ch 15102, Ge 3306-B CD: Document DOCD-1004 26 April 1926 Alberta Jones Gennett X101-A It Must Be Hard 78: Bu 8033, Ch 15101, Ge 3306-A CD: Document DOCD-1004 Gennett 3306-A label says “Carroll Boyd at the Piano.” The date for the second title was previously stated as “c. 1 May 1926” but the Gennett record-ing card clearly states the recording date as 26 April 1926.

Aurally, these sides are more Wallerish than any of the above. It had previously been speculat-ed that Carroll Boyd might be a pseudonym for Waller, but the Gennett recording card for the second title states “Carroll Boyd at the piano.”

In October 2013, a private collector pointed out that Boyd is mentioned in a 2005 issue of a Duke Ellington Music Society (DEMS) bulletin in a discussion about trumpeter Arthur Whetsel, which states that in the 1920 census “Whetsel was enumerated as one of three boarders living with

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the Boyd Family in a house in U Street. Carroll Boyd, the son, is mentioned on page 69 of Tucker’s Duke Ellington: The Early Years. Boyd played piano behind Alberta Jones on a Gennett record date.” 19 April 1926 Little Mt. Zion Baptist Church Of Harlem Gennett X88 Didn’t It Rain 78: Ge 3384, Bu 8055 X89-A No Ways Weary 78: Ge 3384, Bu 8055 CD: Document DOCD-5653

FIF says “Despite rumours that the piano on these sides is by Waller, there is nothing to sug-gest his presence. Bob Kumm investigated the records of the Little Mount Zion Baptist Church of Harlem (whose choir this is) and could find nothing to indicate a recording association between it and Waller. Gennett 3334 was issued in September 1926.” B&GR says, “The pianist on this coupling has often been listed as Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, but nothing is heard to suggest his presence,” and lists the pianist as unknown. (Note confusion with Gennett number, 3334 or 3384. Storyville # 12 lists as Gennett 3384). Although Storyville # 12 says the Gennett files are of no help, and suspects these are not Waller, the dates of all Gennett sessions listed here are from the Gennett recording cards.

However, Bob Kumm in the 1970s sold his own Fats Waller cassette tapes through Storyville magazine, and these two titles are on at least one tape devoted to Waller, and so Bob Kumm must have at least considered that the accompaniment was by Waller.

The story may have originated from Down Beat of July 1937, which has an article by M. W. Stearns called “‘Fats’ Waller, Swingin’ Son Of A Preacher,” which states “His real discovery dates from the time the ‘Little Mount Zion Baptist Church of Harlem’ walked into the Gennett laboratory, all set to wax some spirituals. With them was a genial fat kid who got an awful bank out of stomping on the organ. It wasn’t long before Fats was in vaudeville on his own.” Note that the article refers to the organ, while Gennett 3384 has piano accompaniment. The Down Beat article also says “Around 1920 he was accompanying the team of Brown and Williams on the stage, and made his first records on Columbia with them.”

Aurally, nothing is heard to indicate these are by Waller. However, it’s interesting to note that the Gennett recording date is the same as the first Alberta Jones side above. 22 April 1926 Elkins Negro Ensemble Gennett X98 Wheel In A Wheel [Ezekiel Saw De Wheel] 78: Ch 15104, Ge 3318-A CD: Document DOCD-5356

As noted in Storyville # 153, March 1993, this is an unaccompanied vocal, so should be deleted from the main list in FIF. The above corrected date is from the Gennett recording cards. 19 November 1926 Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra Columbia 143125-4 Sweet Thing 78: Co 854-D 143126-2 I Need Lovin’ 78: Co 854-D CD: Classics 597 [both titles]

Storyville # 12 considered this item, but says “although the piano sounds unlike Henderson at times it is equally unlike Waller.” JR lists as Henderson (replacing Waller from the previous session on 3/11/1926), as does the Classics CD.

In my opinion, these are most probably not by Waller, although there’s a lively piano solo on the second title. The following recordings are also consistent with Henderson.

22 January 1927 Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra Brunswick E-4404 Stockholm Stomp 78: Br 3460-A E-4406 Have It Ready

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78: Br 3460-B CD: Classics 597 [both titles]

FIF says “Previous Waller listings have often included (these items) . . . However, the piano on this is unlike Waller and entirely consistent with Henderson’s own work.” JR lists Henderson on piano. 11 March 1927 Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra Victor 38159-1-2 Oh! Lizzie [rejected, no issues] 38160-1 Shuffling Sadie CD: Classics 580 [second title only]

The Storyville #12 panel only listened to the second title, with comments as per 19 November 1926 above. JR and Classics CD list as Henderson. 27 April 1927 Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra Victor 38496-1/2/3 St. Louis Shuffle 78: Bb B-10246-A [Take-3], BbC B-10246-A [Take-3], Vi 20944-A [Take-2] 38497-1/2/3 Variety Stomp 78: Bb B-10246-B [Take-2], BbC B-10246-B [Take-2], Vi 20944-B [Take-3]

Storyville # 12 comment as per 19 November 1926 above. JR lists as Henderson. Note that Bluebird B-10246 lists the personnel including Henderson on piano. CD: Jazz Archives VILCD020-2 [all six takes] 3 January 1927 Johnny Sylvester And His Playmates Gennett GE-X431-A Song Of The Wanderer 78: Ge 6027, Ch 15202 GE-X432-A Blues Serenade 78: Ge 6026, Ch 15203 GE-X433-A Indian Butterfly 78: Ge 6056, Ch 15204-B

In a 1997 letter to the author, Tor Magnusson says that in 1988 Len Kunstadt (editor of Record Research) told TM that in the 1950s Johnny Sylvester had said to him that Fats Waller recorded with Sylvester’s orchestra on a session producing “A Blues Serenade.” Kunstadt said that this recording has a long piano solo in a typical Waller style, and that Fats made other recordings (?) in the same studio the same day.

In fact, on “A Blues Serenade” there is no “long piano solo” but a short solo, which sounds unlike Waller, and on “Indian Butterfly” there is very little piano heard. There is no indication that Waller is present on either. The first title has not been heard by the author. 21 June 1927 Maude Mills Domino 7350-2 Black Snake Blues 78: Ba 6043-A, Do 4006-A, Or 976, Re 8371-A 45: VJM VEP34 12″: Family SFRDP695, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 674

This is almost certainly by Mike Jackson, as per Joslin’s Jazz Journal, February 1993, in which Jeff Tarrer says that “Black Snake Blues” comes from a different session on 21 June 1927, with another remake session on 22 July 1927. Instrumentation for these sessions is shown as “Acc. by ‘novelty’ group, including p. with Jack Jones–v.” Tarrer says that the vocalist “Jack Jones” is defi-nitely the pianist Mike Jackson, in comparison with Deacon Mose on “The Downward Path Is Crowded” and “Climbing Up Zion’s Hill” on Perfect 132, where Jackson is given as the composer on the first title, and the voice of “Deacon Mose” is Jackson’s.

FIF says “The piano accompaniment on the above [session] is aurally Waller on the first three titles, but sounds unlike him on the fourth.”

Aurally, the piano sounds weak in comparison with the other titles, and Jeff Tarrer’s comments are persuasive.

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Reverse sides Domino 4006-B and Regal 8371-B have “Golden Brown Blues,” Mx.7348-1, by Maude Mills accompanied probably by Mike Jackson. 4 November 1927 Crooning Andy Razaf Columbia 144956-1 Empty Arms 78: Co 14265-D 144957-2 All The World Is Lonely [For A Little Blackbird] 78: Co 14265-D

These have previously been listed as a Waller accompaniment. However, the piano is by J. C. Johnson, with Eddie King on organ on the second side, as per Columbia files. Barry Singer’s biog-raphy about Andy Razaf also lists the same artists. Storyville # 12 lists this item and says John R. T. Davies was satisfied it is not Waller.

Although certainly not by Waller, it is interesting to compare these sides in memory of Flor-ence Mills with those made by Fats for Victor on 14 November 1927. 2 and 3 March 1928 Shilkret’s Rhyth-Melodists Victor 42529-2 Chlo-e 78: Vi 21298-A 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: RCA 741.076 CD: Centurion Jazz IEJG2046A, JSP952 42532-2 When You’re With Somebody Else 78: Vi 21298-B 10″: Ri-Disc RD2 12″: RCA 741.076 CD: Classics 689, JSP952, TIM 220946-202 (Vol.2)

JR lists these with Waller on organ, based on a 1963 interview between Nat Shilkret and Brian Rust described in Storyville # 3 (February 1966), and confirmed by Bob Kumm in Storyville # 6 (August 1966), in which he says he interviewed Shilkret in 1965 who confirmed the same tale “al-most word for word.” BR also played the record to Eva Taylor who also thought it was Fats.

However, in a 1976 interview with Tor Magnusson, Milton Rettenberg (pianist on the session) emphatically denied Waller’s presence and said the organist was Sigmund Krumgold. Copies of the Victor cards sent to me by Tor clearly state Sigmund Krumgold on organ. In addition the two Lam-bert Murphy sides recorded on 2 March 1928, between the above two sides (MX. numbers 42530 and 42531) also have Sigmund Krumgold accompanying on organ. For a full Sigmund Krumgold discography by Tor see Skivsamlaren magazine Issue 25 May 1992.

Magnusson’s evidence seems conclusive that this is not Waller. I have always felt the organ in-troduction on the first title is most unlike Waller. 19 December 1928 Clarence Williams’ Orchestra OKeh 401466-C Watchin’ The Clock 78: OK 8663 401467-B Freeze Out 78: OK 8663 CD: Classics 771 [both titles]

FIF says this has been suggested as a Waller item, possible because Fats composed the second tune, but says “the playing, although not Williams himself, is not Waller either, lacking his firmness in the left hand and featuring some cross-handed work which is quite out of character.” JR and the Classics CD do not name the pianist.

Only a very short piano solo on the first title. The second title has a short piano solo sounding unlike Williams, but the left-hand sounds weak and unlike Waller.

16 April 1929 Clarence Williams and his Band Victor 51230-1 I’m Not Worryin’ 78: Vi V-38630-A

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51231-1 Touch-Down 78: Vi V-38630-B CD: Classics 791 [both titles]

Storyville # 12 says the composer credits for both the above include Waller, and the panel were “fairly evenly divided as to whether this might be Fats. Certainly it is not Williams, and although the composer credits lead one to suspect Waller’s presence, backed by an odd moments which might be him, it seems more likely that someone else might be responsible—possibly Willie the Lion or Her-man Chittison.” JR and the Classics CD suggest J. C. Johnson.

There are no piano solos on either title, and very little piano is heard. Surely Fats would have been given more prominence, and hence Waller’s presence seems unlikely. 26 June 1929 Gene Austin Victor 53586-1 or 2 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 78: No issues 12″: RCA-Vi LPM2490, RCA-Vi VPM6056, Vik LVA-1007, Vik LX998, Wolf WJS1011, “X” LVA1007

See Tor Magnusson’s Gene Austin discography in Skivsamlaren, Issue 15, February 1983. 53586-3 I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling 78: HMV B3117, HMVAu EA593, Vi 22033-B 12″: No issues CD: Classics 689, JSP952, Living Era CDAJA5217, Take Two TT414CD

According to FIF and Skivsamlaren, Vi 22033-B uses Take–3. All Lp reissues listed in Skivsamlaren use Take–1/2. The two takes 1/2 and 3 are so similar as to almost defy description. However, on Take–1/2 at 7–8 seconds from the start of record there are a few piano chords not heard on Take–3, and at 1:17 minutes on Take–1/2 there is a brief ragged piano phrase in the treble, which is not used on Take–3. 53587-3 Maybe!—Who Knows? 78: HMV B3117, HMVAu EA593, Vi 22033-A 12″: Sunbeam P-507, Wolf WJS1011 CD: Classics 689, JSP952

The presence of Waller on the above three sides is seriously in doubt. Skivsamlaren lists the pi-anist as Milton Rettenberg, and the Victor Recording Sheets do not mention the name of the pianist (ref VJM # 108, Winter 1997). Brian Rust interviewed Gene Austin in 1958, almost twenty-nine years after the event, and Gene himself identified Waller on hearing both recordings. Brian tested him on other recordings and “his memory and willingness to co-operate were beyond question.” However, in a letter to the author dated 6 July 1999, Tor Magnusson writes:

Concerning the Gene Austin session of 26th June, 1929, it appears that when regular stu-dio men were used, the Victor ledgers only show the instrumentation and not the names of the musicians. However, when extra men were used on a session, their names are usu-ally shown on the ledger sheets. Thus, when Fats Waller recorded with Gene Austin on 25th November, 1929, his name is shown on the recording sheet. Similarly for a session on 28th January, 1930, with the non-regular studio man Harry Brooks as one of the two pianists: his name is shown on the recording sheet. But for the session of 26th June, 1929, no names are given, indicating that only studio men were used.

In addition, several people (including Gene Austin himself) have told how at the session dated 25th November, 1929, the white musicians at first refused to play with Wal-ler because of his color, and that only after some special arrangements (Waller being placed behind a screen, separated from the other musicians), that the recording could take place. To me, it is obvious that if Fats had recorded on the 26th June, 1929, session, the racial problem would probably have occurred then, and Fats would not have been invited back for any more Austin sessions, although Fats himself tried to avoid unpleasant racial situations.

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case should not be trusted, as in other interviews he has claimed several other recordings which he made with Fats Waller. The late Martin Kite talked with Gene Austin in 1971, at which time Austin had told him that “Waller recorded with him more than one time, more than two times, more than three times . . . That was his feeling and he could not specifically nail down the titles, unfortunately.”

While writing this letter, I have listened to the two titles from the 26th June, 1929, session. On “I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling” the piano is heard only in short phrases behind the vocal, and in the last bars, and on “Maybe—Who Knows?,” the piano is heard mostly in the 4–bar introduction. To me there is absolutely nothing of the Waller style or power in these piano fragments.

I am not claiming (in Skivsamlaren # 15) that Milton Rettenberg is the pianist on these recordings; I’m only suggesting his name as he is the most likely candidate. The only evidence that Fats participated in these recordings is from the 1958 Gene Austin in-

terview with Brian Rust, which is not corroborated by any other source that I am aware of. The racial incident is mentioned in the books by Maurice Waller and Ed Kirkeby, with the latter referring to the November recording session, but the discographies in both books do not list the session 26 June 1929. Aural evidence does not suggest Waller in any way, and what little piano is heard is consistent with Milton Rettenberg. 30 July 1929 Gene Austin Victor 51674-5 Peace Of Mind 78: Vi 22068-B 53968-1or2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 53968-2or1 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 53968-3 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 78: Vi 22068-A 7 November 1929 Gene Austin Victor 57118-5 All That I’m Asking Is Sympathy 78: Vi 22223-B 57119 Georgia Pines

Tor Magnusson’s Gene Austin discography in Skivsamlaren magazine, Issue 15, February 1983, lists the pianist as Milton Rettenberg (“Georgia Pines” is unissued).

Aurally, there is no suggestion of Waller on any of the above, and they are consistent with Ret-tenberg. 5 November 1929 McKinney’s Cotton Pickers Victor 16 West 46th Street, New York City, New York. 57064-2 Plain Dirt 78: Bb B-11590- , HMV B4990, HMVF K6950 [as JR, FIF has apparent typo], Vi 40-0115-A, ViC 40-0115-A [no dub, ref Storyville # 153], Vi V-38097-B, ViAr 62-0083 45: Pirate MPC518, RCA WEJ8 10″: RCA LEJ8 12″: Bb 9583-1-RB =, RCA 430.721, RCA 741.088, RCA PM42407 =, RCA RA47, RCA-Vi LPM10020, Vi RA5314 CD: ASV Living Era CDAJA5518, Bb 2275-2-RB =, Bb 9583-2-RB =, Bb BVCJ5105, Classics 625, Frog DGF25, Giants Of Jazz CD53220, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives ZET743, JSP JSP928 57065-1 Gee, Ain’t I Good To You 78: Bb B-5205, Bb B-10249-A, Bb B-11590- , HMV B4967, HMVF K6950 [as JR, FIF has apparent typo], HMVSw JK2155, Sr S3286, Vi V-38097-A, ViAr J5208 12″: Franklin Mint Jazz 015, RCA 741.088, RCA PM42407 =, RCA RA47,

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RCA-Vi LPV520 =, RCA-Vi RD7561, Vi RA5314 CD: Bb 2275-2-RB =, Classics 625, Frog DGF25, Giants Of Jazz CD53220, Jazz Anthology 98228-2, Jazz Archives ZET743, JSP JSP928

John Chilton in McKinney’s Music [Bloomsbury Bookshop, 1978] states LeRoy Tibbs on pi-ano, based on interviews he conducted in the 1970s with many of the surviving participants. Waller takes over the piano for the following sessions on 6 and 7 November 1929. Note that JR lists as Waller for all three sessions. 3 January 1930 Seven Gallon Jug Band Columbia New York, New York City (see note for 3 November 1926). 149690-6 Wipe ‘Em Off 78: Co 2087-D, CoD J880, OdG 028077 [JR lists as no dub], PaE R2329, PaSw PZ11287 12″: Fontana 682088TL, Swaggie 827 CD: Classics 810, JSP952

Laurie Wright in “Fats” In Fact says: When I played Columbia 2087-D to Maurice Waller I had not suspected that his father was present but, on hearing the second voice he immediately and excitedly shouted, “That’s my dad!” He explained that his father often dropped into recording studios, par-ticularly when friends were recording and that in those days things were on a much more free and easy basis. Fats is certainly not the pianist and some authorities deny that it is his voice that is heard despite Maurice’s conviction. The title is a remake from the session of 6 December, 1929, by the same group and the reverse if the Columbia issues is ‘What If I Do’ from that date. The reverse of the other three issues is by Bessie Smith.

I must include myself with the naysayers, despite Lp/CD reissues following Laurie Wright’s

suggestion. The second voice does not sound like Fats to me, and if Fats was present during the session, he would surely have been invited to play the piano, I wonder if there is some auto-suggestion here when Laurie Wright happened to play this record to Maurice Waller.

The above appeared in FWotA. I subsequently found the following entry in Storyville #56 (De-

cember 1974–January 1975). I leave it to the listener to decide whether it’s Fats or not, but I am still not convinced.

During a record playing session earlier this year, All Volmer was spinning some sides at random for Eva Taylor and her son Spencer. With Wipe ‘Em Off by the Seven Gallon Jug Band on the turntable, both exclaimed “That’s Fats” as the second voice appeared. Al passed this information to me and, coincidentally, his letter arrived on the very morning that Maurice Waller came to spend a day with us. We found time to play a few records and, without saying anything, I put this side on the turntable. At the appropriate moment, Maurice, who had been laughing at the lyrics and the overall sound, jumped out of his chair and practically shouted “That’s my dad! That’s my dad!”

12 June 1931 Vance Dixon and his Pencils Columbia 151600-2 Hot Peanuts 78: Co 14608-D 151601-1 Meat Man Pete 78: Co 14673-D 151602-1 Laughing Stomp 78: Co 14608-D 151603-1 Who Stole The Lock? 78: Co 14673-D CD: Frog DGF38, RST JPCD-1519-2 [all four recordings]

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FIF says these have been suggested as Waller because on “Laughing Stomp” the pianist is ad-dressed as “Fats.” However, as pointed out by Jeff Tarrer in a 1995 letter to the author, the word is “Fess” meaning “Professor.” Around 1989 Steven Lasker suggested to Bob Hilbert that the pianist might be Waller, but in a 1995 letter to the author, Steven thinks the pianist is more likely to be Jack Celestain, in comparison with recordings Celestain made on 10 and 19 September 1928. In a letter in Storyville # 154 (June 1993), Bob Hilbert still maintained these were “unquestionably Fats.” The liner notes to Frog DGF38 (made in 2000) claim these are probably Fats Waller from the expert opinion of three jazz pianists.

Aurally I think this is not Waller, despite the excellent piano. Steven Lasker’s comparison to the Celestain sides is persuasive, and I agree with Jeff Tarrer’s comment that the word is “Fess.” 17 August 1932 Baron Lee and the Blue Rhythm Band Brunswick 12203-1 Old Yazoo 78: Br 01401, Me M-12480, Pe 15676 CD: Classics 676

Storyville # 109 says that in 1952 Billy Banks appeared at the Shepherds Bush Empire, Lon-don, and Dave Carey and Arthur Taylor went backstage to chat with him, during which Banks asked if they realized that Fats Waller was the pianist on “Old Yahoo,” not Edgar Hayes, adding that it was Waller’s tune, and as he was in the studio, it was agreed that he should sit in on this number only.

However, in a letter to Storyville # 110, Doug Onslow corrects the recording date as above, and says the record was reviewed in the January 1933 edition of Melody Maker, which made no mention of Waller, “presumably because Fats was then in France!” Laurie Wright comments that Billy Banks probably remembered that Fats wrote the tune and may have confused it with the Rhythmakers ses-sion of 26 July 1932.

Richard Brown in a letter in Storyville 2002-3 also points out that during the Rhythmakers ses-sion, one of the recorded numbers was “Yellow Dog Blues” which includes the line “He’s gone where the Southern cross the Yellow Dog.” Richard says “Yellow Dog” is the nickname for the Yazoo Delta railway, and suggests this may be the origin of the mistaken memory by Billy Banks.

In my opinion the short piano solo definitely not Waller. 20 March 1935 Alberta Hunter ARC CD: Document DOCD-5425 [all four recordings] TO-1526-1 Driftin’ Tide TO-1527-1 You Can’t Tell The Difference After Dark CD: Mojo CD-MOJO-310 TO-1528-1 Second Hand Man CD: Mojo CD-MOJO-310 TO-1529-1 Send Me A Man CD: Mojo CD-MOJO-310

These four ARC trial recordings, not issued on 78 rpm, were issued in 1996 on CD Document DOCD-5425, with personnel listed as Fats Waller, piano, and unknown guitar. However, Ken Ro-manowski, who wrote the CD liner notes, said in a 1996 letter to Doug Onslow that he did not notice that Johnny Parth (the producer of Document CDs) had listed Waller as the accompanist. On the second title, which incidentally sounds the most influenced by Waller, Alberta Hunter says “Look out Fats Waller” which may account for the misunderstanding. The pianist is listed as unknown on the Mojo CD, and also B&GR, which states “Despite the jocular remark addressed to the pianist on matrix TO-1527-1, the pianist on this session is not Fats Waller!” JR does not list these titles.

24 June 1935 “Fats” Waller Test Victor 1935-1 Somebody Stole My Gal This test appears in FIF, from an entry in Jazz Records.

The item is not included in Laurie Wright’s copy of the Waller recording sheets, or in my copy of the recording sheets which is more complete.

In correspondence in early 2003 with Brian Rust, he says that BVE-1935-1 “Somebody Stole

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My Gal” appears on the following page underneath a Richard Crooks session of the same date, with the typed notation “Test for R. R. Sooy—Church Studio No. 2.” He does not think this is a dub of the original recording Matrix 88997-1, since then it would probably be marked 88997-1R (i.e., re-recorded). Privately made recordings were made numbered in a different series from the regular ones, the same as this one, so presumably it is a private recording for Raymond R. Sooy. However, there is no indication that it is definitely a Fats Waller recording, and in any case it is very unlikely to exist now. ? late 1935–early 1936 Private Recordings Here ‘Tis [no issues] Humpty Dumpty [no issues]

FIF says “A tape is in circulation among collectors (source unknown) which is believed to date from around this time.”

A tape is not “in circulation among collectors” as stated. Laurie Wright in a 1994 letter to the author says that he “may have been misinformed . . . (mentioned by Bob Kumm way back) as I’ve been unable to locate anyone who actually has it.” See Storyville 1996/7. The origin of this report seems to have been an interview with Jeni LeGon by Dave Dixon, for the liner notes of the 1986 Lp Giants Of Jazz GOJ1041. In this, she says Fats made a private recording of these tunes so she could learn them for a stage show. In October and November 1997 I spoke by ‘phone with Jeni LeGon about this recording, but unfortunately she has been unable to locate it, and it might have been mis-placed when she moved from Los Angeles. She also thought the record was broken. Further attempts were made in 1998 and 1999 by myself and others to ask Ms. LeGon about the record, but nothing further was discovered. 3 March 1937 Barrel House Annie ARC C-1837-2 If It Don’t Fit [Don’t Force It] 78: ARC unissued CD: Document DOCD-5309

FIF says this appeared on a CBS CD in 1991 and led to suggestions that the pianist might be Waller, but says the left-hand work is far too ponderous to be Fats. B&GR lists the pianist as un-known. JR does not list this title.

In my opinion this is definitely not by Waller. The piano sounds very much like “Black Bob” with Lil Johnson, on “You Stole My Cherry” and “I’m A Sales Lady,” recorded by ARC on the same date at the same location, and on the same Document CD as above. c. 29 April 1937 Clarence Williams’ Swing Band Lang–Worth L-W 268 [Pt] Sweet Kisses 12″: Alamac QSR2426, I.A.J.R.C. IAJRC1, Jazz Panorama LP10 =, VJM VLP5 CD: Circle CCD-4, Classics 953 VID: Charly SOUNDIE3 [as soundtrack of Soundie # 7M5]

Laurie Wright in “Fats” In Fact says: Howard Rye drew my attention to “Sweet Kisses.” He had recognized Waller’s voice when attempting to discover the origin of the soundtrack to “Soundie” 7M5 by the Mitch-ell Brothers and Evelyn Keyes which bears the same title as the tune. Waller is heard en-couraging Buster Bailey at the beginning of the clarinet solo but, unless he is one of the unidentified voices on “Old Time Religion,” there is no other evidence of his presence. It may be presumed that he drifted into the studio where his old friend was working and, finding no gin, just drifted out again after contributing to the general atmosphere. In my opinion Laurie Wright is mistaken, and I do not believe the voice is Waller’s. In fact, the

same voice is heard on several other sides from the same recording session, and I think that it is likely to be that of Clarence Williams or some other member of the band. JR lists the pianist as Wil-liams. In 2001 George H. Buck issued CD Circle CCD-4 that has all the music in superior sound

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quality from the original Lang–Worth transcriptions, and this again confirms that Fats is not heard. The interesting CD liner notes by Paige Van Vorst, which have some personnel changes to those listed in FIF, do not mention Waller at all. 5 January 1938 Ethel Waters Decca 63130-B You’re A Sweetheart 78: De 1613, Br 02568 CD: Classics 755

Dave Dixon, who wrote the liner notes to a Giants Of Jazz Lp in the 1980s, mentioned to the author in March 2000 that the piano accompaniment on this side has “all the Waller mannerisms and is totally unlike her regular accompanist Reginald Beane.”

Actually, the piano is in the background and there is no piano solo. It is certainly not intrusive as stated (in fact the opposite), and could be anyone, but there is nothing at all to indicate Waller. The second title on this session “How Can I Face This Wearied World Alone?” has a short piano intro unlike Waller. 31 August 1938 Joe Daniels And His Hot Shots In “Drumnasticks” Parlophone CE-9301-1 Whispering 78: De 3059, De 10117-A, Pa A7006, Pa F1214 CD: Vocalion CDEA6051 CE-9302-1 Limehouse Blues 78: De 2486-A, Pa A7006, Pa F1214 9 May 1939 Joe Daniels And His Hot Shots In “Drumnasticks” Parlophone CE-9783-1 Mood Indigo 78: Pa A7157, Pa F1468 12″: Historia H-654 CD: Vocalion CDEA6051 CE-9784-1 Narcissus 78: Pa A7157, Pa F1468 CD: Vocalion CDEA6051

FIF says that Joe Daniels claims to have made these with Waller, but says there is no aural evi-dence to support this. BR made a thorough search of the EMI files and could not locate any unissued sessions which might fit. JR lists the pianist as Herne Lewis, as does Tony Middleton’s 1982 Joe Daniels discography. However, in a 1997 letter to the author, Tor Magnusson says that he inter-viewed Joe Daniels in his home “some 10 or 15 years ago,” when Tor asked him about his collabora-tion with Fats Waller. “The answer was that he had got that question many times, and that his answer always had been that Fats Waller on one occasion had visited the studio where Joe Daniels’ band was recording, but that Waller did not record with them.” 1939 Adelaide Hall Mx. unknown A New Moon And An Old Serenade 45: Jazz Legend No. 4 Ep liner notes say “Organ Fela Sowande? (Fats Waller!), Mysterious, London 1939”

There is a Wallerish organ accompaniment to Adelaide Hall, but this is undoubtedly by Nigeri-an organist Fela Sowande who worked with Adelaide at the Florida Club. Undated “Fats” Waller Billy Higgs What’s Your Name

Storyville # 63, February–March 1976, has a letter from Peter Stroud about a Billy Higgs glassed based acetate of this recording, which was shattered in the post while being sent to John R. T. Davies, who reconstructed the record. In 1997 John sent a tape copy to me, and I can confirm this is the same item as the NBC transcription of 16 July 1938.

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Storyville # 153 says Laurie Wright has “information on a number of Waller recordings (usual

partial) appearing on dealer audition records which were carried by salesmen as aids when calling on dealers. These are considered outside the scope of the book [FIF].”

I have no information on these recordings. In a 1999 letter to me, Laurie Wright says he no longer has the information.

In 1997 Tommy Moulds from Glasgow, Scotland, told me that Fats had made a private record-ing at the home of Lord Donegal, and the record was owned by Dave Mylne, who has since died. The title of the tune played is unknown. Dave Mylne’s records were sold in lots by Christie’s in London on 1 April 1993. Letters were forwarded by Christie’s to the buyers of Lots 36 and 48 (the two most likely lots which might contain the record), who gave addresses in Italy and France respec-tively, but unfortunately these letters were returned as “unknown.” Tommy Moulds also made en-quiries amongst Dave Mylne’s friends in Edinburgh, but it seems nobody he contacted has a tape copy. I also contacted the present Lord Donegal but he had no knowledge of his predecessors collec-tion.

In his interview with Eddie “Rochester” Anderson on 19 June 1941, Fats Waller said he had made records with Vincent Lopez. When he was asked about this, Lopez said that although he and Waller had been close personal friends, and Fats had sat in with his band on a number of occasions, he could not recall any actual recordings as such. However, I am not aware of any study of Lopez recordings that might include Waller.

Equivalent Issues The following is a guide to 45 rpm, Lp, and CD equivalent issues and is no doubt incomplete, and issues are not cross-referenced. Country of origin in brackets otherwise U.S. issues, e.g., (H) = Hol-land. Records issued in both the USA and other countries using the same number listed with a “+” sign, e.g., (+UK) = USA and UK. 45 rpm issues Columbia B2101 = Philips 429194BE (H), BBE12106 (UK). Commodore CEP43 = Jazztone J727 (7″ Lp)(G). Electrola 7MW106 (G) = His Master’s Voice 7M128 = La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1005 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître 7GF176 (F). Electrola 7MW108 (G) = His Master’s Voice 7M142 (UK) = La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2017 (It). Electrola E40942 (G) = His Master’s Voice 7EG8341 (UK), 7EGM8341 (NZ), 7EGW8515 (G). His Master’s Voice 7EG8212 (UK) = RCA-Victor EPA449. His Master’s Voice 7EG8215 (UK) = RCA-Victor 86.413 (F). His Master’s Voice 7M157 (UK) = La Voce Del Padrone 7PQ2020 (It). La Voce Del Padrone 7EPQ509 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître 7EGF109 (F). La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ1003 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître 7GF160 (F). RCA 21013 = RCA-Victor 947-0076 (in 2xEP set B21013). RCA 21014 = RCA-Victor 947-0077 (in 2xEP set B21013). RCA 447-0235 (G) = RCA-Victor 447-0235. RCA 447-0236 (G) = RCA-Victor 447-0236. RCA EPA1503 (G) = RCA-Victor EPA1503. RCA EPA5005 (G) = RCA-Victor EPA5005, RCX1010 (UK). RCA EPC1246-1 (G) = RCA-Victor 547-0935, EPC1246-1. RCA EPC1246-2 (G) = RCA-Victor 547-0936, EPC1246-2. RCA EPC1246-3 (G) = RCA-Victor EPC1246-3. RCA-Victor 27-0037 = RCA-Victor 447-0234. RCA-Victor EPA4058 = RCA-Victor EPAT437. RCA-Victor EPA5140 = RCA-Victor RCX1053 (UK).

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RCA-Victor EPBT1001 (2xEP set comprising 947-0076 and 947-0077). RCA-Victor EPBT3024 (2xEP set comprising 947-0017 and 947-0018). RCA-Victor EPBT3040 (2xEP set comprising 947-0094 and 947-0095). RCA-Victor EPFT6001 (6xEP set comprising 947-0193 to 947-0198). RCA-Victor WPT3 (3xEP set comprising 27-0007 and two other non-Waller). RCA-Victor WPT4 (3xEP set comprising 27-0011 and two other non-Waller). RCA-Victor WPT19 (4xEP set comprising 27-0090 to 27-0093). Lp issues ABC 836.047-1 (Au) = ABC L38780 (Au) = BBC REB666 (UK). ABC 836.048-1 (Au) = BBC REB684 (UK). ABC 836.166-1 (Au) = ABC L38575 (Au) = BBC REB651 (UK). ABC 836.182-1 (Au) = ABC L38266 (Au) = BBC REB590 (Au) = Festival L38266 (NZ). ABC 836.187-1 (Au) = ABC L38415 (Au) = BBC REB598 (UK) = Festival L38415 (NZ). Alamac 180039AG (G) = Alamac QSR2401. Alamac 180055AG (G) = Decca 180055 (F) = Jazz Kings QSR2438. Alty AY22-0013 (J) = Stash ST125. Ariston LP12012 (It) = Carrere 67.061 (in 2xLp set)(F) = Collector’s Classics CC10 (D). Astan 20007 (G) = Astan 20063 (G) = Bulldog BDL2004 (+UK) = Tobacco Road B2629 (possibly same edition as Astan 20007)(G). Astor 1001/5 (5xLp set)(Au) = Everest SDBR1001/5 (5xLp set). Audiophile AP1 = Halcyon HAL6 (UK) = Monmouth-Evergreen MES7034 = Victor SMJX10151 (J). Avan-Guard S2VL-1006 (Au) = CBS 67257 (F), 88061 (UK) = Columbia KG32355 (all 2xLp sets). Avenue AVINT1007 (UK) = Byg 18 (It), 529.058 (F) = The Jazz Club 164867-1 (F) = Jazzline JL20801 (G) = Joker SM3093 (It) = Pandora 30.719-9 (in 20xLp set 30.718 to 30.737)(G) = Riverside 12-103 (Eu), RLP12-103, RLP103 (Eu). Biograph 6370.908 (G) = Biograph BLP12006. Biograph 9283.105 (H) = Biograph BLP1002Q. Biograph 9283.108 (H) = Biograph BLP1005Q. Black Lion BLM52015 (UK) = Fox MF424 (in 5xLp set Fox MF408/5). Black Lion BLM52035 (UK) = Fox MF426 (in 5xLp set Fox MF408/5). Bluebird 5905-1-RB (2xLp set) = RCA VAL2-0664 (2xLp set)(Au). Bluebird 6753-1-RB = Bluebird NL86753 (Eu). Bluebird 6754-1-RB = Bluebird NL86754 (Eu). Bluebird 6758-1-RB = Bluebird NL86758 (Eu). Bluebird 9583-1-RB (Eu) = Bluebird NL90365 (Eu). Bluebird 9683-1-RB = Bluebird NL90405 (Eu). Bluebird 9883-1-RB (4xLp set) = Bluebird NL90411(4) (4xLp set) (Eu). Bluebird 9986-1-RB = Bluebird NL90440 (Eu). Bluebird AXM2-5511 (2xLp set) = RCA VAL2-0661 (2xLp set)(Au). Bluebird AXM2-5575 (2xLp set) = RCA VAL2-0662 (2xLp set)(Au). Bluebird AXM2-5583 (2xLp set) = RCA VAL2-0663 (2xLp set)(Au). Bulldog BDL2004 see Astan 20007 (G). Byg 2 Histoire Du Jazz (It) = Byg 529.602 (F), SBYG2 (It). Byg 529.058 (F) = Riverside RLP12-103. Calendar SR67-96288 (NZ) = Festival FL31240 (Au) = Universal Record Club U823 (Au). Camden CL5058 (J) = RCA-Camden CAL588, CDN147 (UK). Capitol T10258 = His Master’s Voice OCLP7530 (Au), = La Voce Del Padrone QELP8005 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître FELP133 (F) = La Voix De Son Maître HTX40.155 (F). CBS 54266 (F) = CBS BPG62001 (UK), PMS104 (in Columbia CL1682 4xLp set 66420 to 23)(J) = CBS-Sony SOPB55020 (J). CBS 54267 (F) = CBS BPG62002 (UK), PMS105 (in Columbia CL1683 4xLp set 66420 to 23)(J)

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= CBS-Sony SOPB55021 (J). CBS 63706 (F) = CBS 66403 (first record in 4xLp set)(UK) = Supraphon 015.2111ZD (Cz). CBS 66423 (F)(4xLp set 54266 to 54269) = Columbia C4L19 (4xLp set CL1682/83/84/?). CBS 67257 (F) = Columbia KG32355 (Eu). CBS 67273 (F) = CBS S2BP220142 (Au) = Columbia KG31564 (2xLp set)(Eu). CBS 88061 (UK) = Columbia KG32355. CBS 461095-1 (Eu) = Columbia CJ40847. CBS SL1210 (J) = Columbia CL2161 (in 3xLp set SL1209/10/11). CBS-Sony SOPB55014 (J) = Columbia 33SX1545 (UK) = Epic LN24045 (also in 3xLp set Epic SN6044). CBS-Sony SOPB55015 (J) = Columbia 33SX1553 (UK) = Epic LN24046 (also in 3xLp set Epic SN6044). Collector’s Classics CC12 (D) = Musidisc 30JA5148 (F). Columbia 33QPX8030 (It) = Columbia C062-041447 (It) = Odeon O83247 (G), OR8012 (J), QPX8030 (It) = Parlophone PMC1166 (UK) = Swaggie S1301 (Au). Columbia 33QPX8032 (It) = Columbia C062-041449 (It) = Odeon O83249 (G), OR8014 (J) = Parlophone PMC1174 (UK) = Swaggie S1270 (Au). Columbia 33SX1506 (UK) = Columbia Special Products JLN24028 (also in 4xLp set Columbia Special Products JSN6042) = Epic LN24028 (also in 4xLp set Epic SN6042). Columbia CL1682 (C) = Columbia CL1682. Columbia CL1683 (C) = Columbia CL1683. Columbia SDXLP7551 (Au) = World Record Club 02525 (?). Columbia Special Products JSN6042 (4xLp set) = Epic SN6042 (4xLp set). Columbia Special Products P12855 (first Lp in 2xLp set P2-12854) = Epic L2N6072 (2xLp set). Commodore 6.24295 (G) = Commodore XFL15355 = London 6.24295 (G). Commodore DL30010 = Commodore FL30010, GXC3150 (J) = London LAX3307 (J) = Stateside SL10010 (UK). Commodore K23P6618 (J) = London SLC442 (J). DeLuxe DE601 = World Record Club R10110 (Au release). DJM DJD28001 (UK) = DJM DJMLD8001 (UK) (all 2xLp sets). DJM DJD28003 (UK) = DJM DJMLD8003 (UK) = Trip TLX5042 (all 2xLp sets). Electrola WDLP1008 (G) = His Master’s Voice DLP1008 (UK), ODLP1008 (Au) = La Voce Del Padrone QDLP6003 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître FDLP1005 (F). Electrola WDLP1017 (G) = His Master’s Voice DLP1017 (UK). Electrola WDLP1056 (G) = His Master’s Voice DLP1056 (UK). Electrola WDLP1082 (G) = His Master’s Voice DLP1082 (UK). Ember CJS839 (UK) = Vogue 530.212 (F), LD30212 (F). Epic LN24441 = In 2xLp set Epic L2N6072. Folkways FJ2804 = Folkways FP59 = PolJazz ZXL0659 (in 11xLp set PolJazz ZXL0656 to 0666)(P). Folkways FJ2807 = Folkways FP67 = PolJazz ZXL0662 (in 11xLp set PolJazz ZXL0656 to 0666)(P). Folkways FJ2808 = Folkways FP69 = PolJazz ZXL0663 (in 11xLp set PolJazz ZXL0656 to 0666)(P). Folkways FJ2809 = Folkways FP71 = PolJazz ZXL0664 (in 11xLp set PolJazz ZXL0656 to 0666)(P). Folkways FJ2811 = Folkways FP75 = PolJazz ZXL0666 (in 11xLp set PolJazz ZXL0656 to 0666)(P). Folkways FJ2823 = R.B.F. RF3. Forsgate Discs WOP69-0 (also known as Nostalgia Greats 108)

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= Mickoon’s Menagerie JS200 (JAZZ7350) = Swaggie S1210 (Au). His Master’s Voice CLP1035 (UK) = RCA-Victor RD7552 (UK). His Master’s Voice CLP1042 (UK) = RCA-Victor RD7553 (UK). His Master’s Voice DLP1008 (UK) = His Master’s Voice ODLP1008 (Au). Historical 5829-15 = Historical ASC5829-15. Historical ASC5829-29 = Historical HLP29 = Joker SM3121 (It). Honeysuckle Rose HR5001 = Honeysuckle Rose HR5000-3 (in 3xLp set) = NEC Plus Ultra 502.003 (F). Honeysuckle Rose HR5002 = Honeysuckle Rose HR5000-3 (in 3xLp set). Honeysuckle Rose HR5003 = Honeysuckle Rose HR5000-3 (in 3xLp set) = NEC Plus Ultra 502.011 (F). I Grandi Del Jazz GdJ05 (It) = Los Grandes Del Jazz 5 (Sp). Jass 5 = In 5xLp set Jass BOX1. Jazz Bird JAZ2020 = Trip JTIV, TLP5808. Jazz-Line 33-123 (G) = Joker SM3230 (in 10xLp set Joker 33-117 to 33-126)(It) = Meteor MTM009 (UK) = Orrizonte ORL8541 (It). Jazz Panorama LP10 (S) = Joker SM3116 (It) = White Label 327/328 (issue queried)(UK). Joker C74/6 (6xLp set includes Joker SM3947 to SM3952)(It). Joker C76/6 (6xLp set includes Joker SM4023 to SM4028)(It). Joker SM3127 (It) = Riverside 12-134 (Eu), RLP12-134, RLP134 (Eu). La Guilde du Jazz J727 (F) = Jazztone J727 (G). La Voce Del Padrone QFLP4003 (It) = La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1010 (F). Living Era AJA5017 (UK) = World Record Club WT5335 (NZ). London AL3507 (UK and G) = Riverside RLP1010. London AL3521 (UK and G) = London LLM16309 (Brazil) = Riverside RLP1021. London AL3522 (UK and G) = Riverside RLP1022. London AL3553 (UK) = Riverside RLP1070. Music For Pleasure MFP1062 (UK) = Regal REG1012 (UK). Musidisc CCV2521 (4xLp set includes Musidisc 30CV1521 to 30CV1524)(F). Nostalgia Greats 108 see Forsgate Discs WOP69-0. Odeon MODQ6083 (It) = Odeon OR8065 (J) = Parlophone PMC7038 (UK), PMCO7038 (Au) = Swaggie S1249 (Au) = Swing SW8448. The Old Masters TOM58 = Rarest Fats Waller RFW1. The Old Masters TOM59 = Rarest Fats Waller RFW2. The Old Masters TOM60 = Rarest Fats Waller RFW3. The Old Masters TOM61 = Rarest Fats Waller RFW4. Pan Total PAN6901 (UK) = SagaPan PAN6901 (UK) = Sonopresse VA63026 (F). Pathé 2C154-04938/39 (2xLp set includes Pathé 2C154-04938 and 2C154-04939)(F). Philips BBL7511 (UK) = Philips R47121L (H). RCA 26.21001 (G) = RCA SRS557 (G). RCA 26.21563 (G) = RCA-International PJL1-8051 (G) = RCA-Victor LPM2058, LSP2058. RCA 26.28116 (G) = RCA CL42713 (G), FXM2-7073 (F). RCA 430.208 (F) = RCA 730.659 (F). RCA 430.209 (F) = RCA 730.660 (F). RCA 430.272 (F) = RCA-Victor RD7561 (UK). RCA 730.510 (F) = RCA-Victor AVSP4171 (Ar), LPM543 (G), LPM34041 (It), LPV543, = RCA-Victor RD7915 (UK). RCA 741.052 (F) = Victor LPV1013 (Au). RCA 741.062 (F) = Victor LPV1023 (Au). RCA CL42343 (2xLp set)(G) = RCA NL89725 (2xLpset)(Eu). RCA COF1 (10xLp set includes RCA 741.052/062/076/086/094/112/113 and FPM1-7001/7008/7025, “Complete Recordings” Volumes 1 to 10)(F). RCA FXM2-7080 (2xLp set )(F) = RCA-International PJL2-8067 (2xLp set)(G). RCA L10051 (Au) = RCA LJM1008 (S) = RCA-Victor LJM1008. RCA L10261 (Au) = RCA LPM1393C (G), RPL3063 (NZ) = RCA-Victor LPM1393 (+Ch)

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= Victor LS5019 (J). RCA L10297 (Au) = RCA-Victor LPM1373. RCA L10406 (Au) = RCA LPM1502C (G) = RCA-International INT1050 = RCA-Victor LPM1502 (+C). RCA L10749 (Au) = RCA RPL3133 (NZ) = RCA-Victor LPM1503 (+C). RCA L11022 (Au) = RCA RPL3114 (NZ) = RCA-International INTS1071 (UK), INTS5009 (UK), = RCA-International NL89087 (Eu) = RCA-Victor LPM1246 (+C +Brazil) = World Record Club R06863 (Au). RCA LJ50015 (Au) = RCA LPM50015 (It) = RCA-Victor LPM10043 (C and It). RCA LMV525 (G) = RCA LPV525 (Au) = RCA-Victor LPV525, RD7801 (UK) = Victor VRA5020 (J). RCA LPM1714C (G) = RCA-Victor LPM1714. RCA LPV516 (Au and NZ) = RCA-Victor LPV516 (+Ar and C), RD7779 (UK). RCA LPV537 (Au and NZ) = RCA-Starcall NL42011 (UK) = RCA-Victor LPV537 (+C), = RCA-Victor RD7855 (UK) = Victor VRA5017 (J). RCA LPV550 (Au) = RCA-Victor LPV550 (+C), LPM34021 (It), RD7984 (UK). RCA LPV562 (Au and NZ) = RCA-International INTS5095 (UK), NL89008 (Eu) = RCA-Victor LPM34027 (It), LPV562, RD8038 (UK). RCA NL89738(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM43258 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89741(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM43270 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89742(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM43686 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89744(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM43689 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89745(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM45696 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89766(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM42407 (2xLp set)(F). RCA NL89819(2) (2xLp set)(Eu) = RCA PM43696 (2xLp set)(F). RCA RA23-7 (5xLp set includes RCA RA25, RA26, RA27)(J). RCA RA28/29 (2xLp set includes RCA RA29)(J). RCA RA45~53 (9xLp set includes RCA RA47)(J). RCA RA82~89 (8xLp set includes RCA RA89)(J). RCA RA96~100 (5xLp set includes RCA RA98)(J). RCA RA5380~5382 (3xLp set includes RCA RA5380)(J). RCA TNM1-7352 (It) = RCA-Lineatre NL47352 (It). RCA-Camden 800.210 (F) = RCA-Camden CAL328 (+C), CAM49 (Au), CDN118 (UK), = RCA-Camden LCP54 (It), RCA-Camden RCL113 (NZ). RCA-Camden CAL473 (+C) = RCA-Camden CAM60 (Au), CDN131 (UK), LCP23 (It) = Viktor 3006 (Sp). RCA-Victor CPL1-2904 = RCA CPL1-2904 (C), PL12904 (UK). RCA-Victor LPM520 (G) = RCA-Victor LPV520, RD7828 (UK). RCA-Victor LPM528 (G) = RCA-Victor LPV528, RD7826 (UK) = Victor VRA5019 (J). RCA-Victor LPM534 (G) = RCA-Victor LPV534, RD7840 (UK). RCA-Victor LPM2058 (mono version) = RCA-Victor LSP2058 (stereo version). RCA-Victor LPM67101 (6xLp set includes 67101-1 to 67101-6)(It). RCA-Victor VPL1-7330 (Au) = World Record Club R08712 (possibly same edition)(Au). Reader’s Digest RD3-21-6 (in 6xLp set RD3-21-1 to 6) = Reader’s Digest-RCA RDM-19-6 (mono)(Au), RDS-19-6 (stereo)(Au). Reader’s Digest RD4-25-2 (in 10xLp set RD4-25-1 to 10) = Reader’s Digest-RCA RDS10 (10xLp set)(Au). Reader’s Digest RD4-45-1 (in 6xLp set RD4-45-1 to 6) = Reader’s Digest RDS6651 (in 6xLp set RDS6651 to 6656)(UK). Reader’s Digest RD4-45-6 (in 6xLp set RD4-45-1 to 6) = Reader’s Digest RDS6656 (in 6xLp set RDS6651 to 6656)(UK). Reader’s Digest RD4-136-4, -6, and -7 (in 7xLp set RD4-136-1 to 7). Reader’s Digest RDM2172 (in 6xLp set RDM2171 to 2176)(UK). Reader’s Digest RDM2181 (mono, bonus record inc with 6xLp set RDM2171 to 2176)(UK)

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= Reader’s Digest RDS6181 (stereo)(H). Reader’s Digest RDM2508 (mono, in 10xLp set RDM2501 to 2510)(UK) = Reader’s Digest RDS6508 (stereo, in 10xLp set RDS6501 to 6509?)(UK). Reader’s Digest RDS6511 (bonus record inc with 10xLp set RDS6501 to 6509?)(UK) = Reader’s Digest RDS6512 (bonus record with unknown set)(UK). Reader’s Digest–RCA RD4-49-4 (in 10xLp set RD4-49-1 to 10)(Au). Ric M2002 (mono) = Ric ST2002 (stereo). Ristic 22 and 23 (in 2xLp set Ristic 22/23)(UK). Riverside 12-109 (Eu) = Riverside RLP12-109, RLP109 (Eu)(but European edition of RLP12-109 does not include Cavalleria Rusticana although listed on cover). Riverside 12-115 (Eu) = Riverside R5014 (J), RLP12-115, RLP115 (Eu). Riverside R5026 (J) = Riverside RLP1434. Riverside RB005 (5xLp set includes RLP12-112 to RLP-116) = Riverside SDP11 (5xLp set). Smithsonian P2-13710 (2xLp set includes P13711 and P13712) = Smithsonian R006 (2xLp set). Smithsonian P6-11891 (6xLp set includes P11891 to P11896). Smithsonian P7-19477 (7xLp set includes P19478 to P19484) = Smithsonian R033 (7xLp set). Smithsonian P11893 (in 6xLp set Smithsonian P6-11891). Smithsonian P13711 (in 2xLp set Smithsonian P2-13710). Smithsonian P19479 (in 7xLp set Smithsonian P7-19477). Sounds 1202 = Swaggie 825 (Au). Swaggie S1227 (Au) = World Record Club R11645 (same edition)(Au). Swing C103 (3xLp set)(F) = Vogue 000.103 (3xLp set)(F). Swing SW8442 (in 2xLp set SW8442/43) = World Record Club R09514 (Au) = World Records SH291 (in 2xLp set SHB29)(UK). Swing SW8443 (in 2xLp set SW8442/43) = World Record Club R09515 (Au) = World Records SH292 (in 2xLp set SHB29)(UK). Swing SW8444 = World Records SH265 (UK). Time-Life STL-J06, -J08, -J10, -J12, -J15, -J18 (+Au)(3xLp sets same as Au issues). Victor VJL2-0267 (2xLp set)(Au+NZ) = World Record Club R90857 (identical edition)(Au). Victor VJL2-0337 (2xLp set)(Au+NZ) = World Record Club R10433 (identical edition)(Au). Victor VJL2-0445 (Au+NZ). Vogue DP35 (2xLp set)(F) = Vogue VJD400035 (2xLp set)(F). Vogue DP36 (2xLp set)(F) = Vogue VJD400036 (2xLp set)(F). Vogue DP64 (2xLp set)(F) = Vogue VJD400064 (2xLp set)(F). World Records SHB29 (2xLp set includes World Records SH291 and SH292)(UK). CD issues ABC 836.047-2 (Au) = ABC CD38780 (Au) = BBC CD666 (UK). ABC 836.048-2 (Au) = BBC CD684 (UK). ABC 836.166-2 (Au) = ABC CD38575 (Au) = BBC CD651 (UK). ABC 836.182-2 (Au) = ABC CD38266 (Au). ABC 836.187-2 (Au) = ABC 842.524 (inc with Cassette 836.187-4)(Au), CD38415 (Au) = BBC CD598 (UK). BBC CD720 (UK) = EmArcy PHCE2016 (J). Bluebird 07863-61005-2 = Bluebird ND90649 (Eu). Bluebird 07863-66083-2 (3xCD set) = Bluebird 07863-66083-2 (3xCD set)(Eu) = Jazz Heritage 534401X. Bluebird 09026-63926-2 = Bluebird 82876-51412-2 (Eu) = Bluebird BVCJ-38035 (J). Bluebird 2192-2-RB = Bluebird ND82192 (Eu). Bluebird 2275-2-RB = Bluebird ND90517 (Eu). Bluebird 2482-2-RB (2xCD set) = Bluebird ND82482(2) (2xCD set)(Eu). Bluebird 3137-2-RB = Bluebird ND83137 (Eu). Bluebird 6288-2-RB = Bluebird ND86288 (Eu). Bluebird 6753-2-RB = Bluebird ND86753 (Eu) = RCA B20D47016 (J). Bluebird 6754-2-RB = Bluebird ND86754 (Eu) = RCA B20D47015 (J).

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Bluebird 6758-2-RB = Bluebird ND86758 (Eu). Bluebird 7636-2-RB = Bluebird ND87636 (Eu). Bluebird 8337-2-RB = Bluebird ND88337 (Eu). Bluebird 9583-2-RB = Bluebird ND90365 (Eu). Bluebird 9683-2-RB = Bluebird ND90405 (Eu) = RCA B20D47017 (J). Bluebird 9883-2-RB (3xCD set) = Bluebird ND90411(3) (3xCD set)(Eu). Bluebird 9986-2-RB = Bluebird ND90440 (Eu). Bluebird 82876-59951-2 (CD + DVD) = BMG BVCJ-38061~62 (CD + DVD)(J). Bluebird/Legacy 82876-81125-2 (3xCD set comprises 82876-81125-2-D1, 82876-81125-2-D2, 82876-81125-2-D3) = RCA-Victor 88697301292 (3 x CD set)(EU). Castle Pulse PBXCD-362 (3xCD set comprises PBXCD362/1, PBXCD362/2, PBXCD362/3)(Eu). CBS 461095-2 (Eu) = Columbia CK40847. Centurion Jazz [Flex Media] IEJG2016 (2xCD set comprises IEJG2016A, IEJG2016B)(UK). Centurion Jazz [Flex Media] IEJG2046 (2xCD set comprises IEJG2046A, IEJG2046B)(UK). The Compact Selection TQ139 (UK) = Conifer TQ139 (UK)(same issue). The Compact Selection TQ141 (UK) = Conifer TQ141 (UK)(same issue). The Compact Selection TQ143 (UK) = Conifer TQ143 (UK)(same issue). The Compact Selection TQ153 (UK) = Conifer TQ153 (UK)(same issue). The Compact Selection TQ202 (UK) = Conifer TQ202 (UK)(same issue). Documents (not Document) CDs are listed under TIM, see note below. Drive CD3505 (Sw) uses selected items from Lp’s GOJ1029, GOJ1035, GOJ1041. EmArcy 25JD10150 (J) = EmArcy PHCE1038 (J). EmArcy 25JD10151 (J) = EmArcy PHCE1039 (J). EmArcy 25JD10152 (J) = EmArcy PHCE1040 (J). EmArcy 25JD10153 (J) = EmArcy PHCE1041 (J). EmArcy 30JD10099 (J) = EmArcy PHCE1032 (J). Falcon UN35016 (3xCD set comprises Falcon 3417, 3418, 3419)(EU). Fuel (2000) 30206142622 (2xCD set) “Fats Waller, Happy Birthday Fats” (issued in 2004) reissued

in 2007 with new outer cover “An Introduction To Fats Waller,” with the same record number, but the set is otherwise identical.

Hot ‘N Sweet 98208-2 (3xCD set includes Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106, FDC5113, 982222)(F). Hot ‘N Sweet 151032 (F) = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5103 (F). Hot ‘N Sweet 151132 (F) = Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5113 (F) = Jazz Archives 158992 (F). Hot ‘N Sweet 151212 (F) = Hot ‘N Sweet 98222-2 (F) = Jazz Archives 159262 (F). Hot ‘N Sweet FDC5106 (F) = Jazz Archives 158922 (F). Jass JCD7 = Milan CH501 (F). Jazz Giants [Flex Media] IECJ321 (3xCD set comprises IECJ321A, IECJ321B, IECJ321C)(Eu). Jazz Giants [Flex Media] IECJ330 (3xCD set comprises IECJ330A, IECJ330B, IECJ330C)(Eu). JSP JSP927 (4 x CD box set comprises JSP927A/B/C/D)(UK). JSP JSP928 (4 x CD box set comprises JSP928A/B/C/D)(UK). JSP JSP946 (4 x CD box set comprises JSP946A/B/C/D)(UK). JSP JSP948 (4 x CD box set comprises JSP948A/B/C/C)(UK). JSP JSP952 (5 x CD box set comprises JSP952A/B/C/D/E)(UK). L’Art Vocal 999 (8xCD set includes L’Art Vocal 1 to 8)(F). Legends In Music LECD21 (UK) = Legends LECD051 (UK). Object Enterprises ORO078 (UK) listed elsewhere in error as The Collection OR0078. Object Enterprises ORO107 (UK) listed elsewhere in error as The Collection OR0107. Overseas 30CP119 (J) = Overseas TECP20215 (J). Planet Jazz (RCA-Vic) 74321-52058-2 (Eu) = RCA-Victor 09026-68495-2 = RCA-Victor 74321-49964-2 (Eu). Point 2621122 (H) = Trace 0401512 (H). Prism PLATCD774 (UK) = Dance Band Days DBCD16 [Prism Leisure] (G), but PLATCD774 has two extra tracks A267-2 and A273-2. Properbox 71 (4xCD set comprises Proper P1381/P1382/P1383/P1384)(UK). Quadromania 222491-444 (4xCD set comprises 222491-444/A, -444/B, -444/C, -444/D)(G).

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RCA Jazz Tribune # 71 (2xCD set)(F) = RCA Victor 74321778292 (2xCD set)(F). Reader’s Digest RBD187 (4xCD set includes Reader’s Digest RB7-187-1 to RB7-187-4). SPA WSC99902 (Eu) = Take Off CD70106 (Eu). Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102 (2009, Thailand) = Master Classics Records “On-Air Sessions 1938” (2013) which is an unauthorised pirate copy. Take Off CD70105 (in 3xCD set Take Off CD70105/06/07)(Eu). TIM (The International Music Company) CDs are also sold under the “Documents” brand name, but are listed here under TIM to distinguish them from the entirely different “Document” CD brand. TIM 220227-400 (5xCD set 220228 to 220232). TIM 220944-325 (10xCD set 220945-202 to 220954-202). TIM 220955-325 (10xCD set 220956-202 to 220965-202). TIM 220228 (G) = TIM 220951-202 (Vol.7)(G). TIM 220229 (G) = TIM 220957-202 (Vol.2)(G). TIM 220230 (G) = TIM 220958-202 (Vol.3)(G). TIM 220231 (G) = TIM 220962-202 (Vol.7)(G). TIM 220232 (G) = TIM 220963-202 (Vol.8)(G).

Discography Published Resources The following publications have been consulted in the preparation of this discography: Dixon, Robert M. W., John Godrich, and Howard Rye. Blues & Gospel Records 1890–1943, Fourth

Edition. Oxford, England: Clarendon Press (Oxford University Press), 1997. Farrell, John. Fats Waller Rollography. Lange, Horst H., Die deutsche ,,78er“–Discographie der Jazz– und Hot-Dance-Musik 1903–1958. Berlin, Germany: Colloquium Verlag, 1966. Magnusson, Tor. Skivsamlaren magazine, Number 11, May 1981. The Piano Rolls by Thomas Wal-

ler and by “Fats” Waller. Göteborg, Sweden: Published by the author, 1981. ———. Skivsamlaren magazine, Issue 15, February 1983. The Gene Austin Recordings. Göteborg,

Sweden: Published by the author, 1983. ———. Skivsamlaren magazine, Issue 25, May 1992. Sigmund Krumgold Recordings. Göteborg,

Sweden: Published by the author, 1992. Pelote, Vincent. The Complete Commodore Jazz Recordings. Stamford, Conn.: Mosaic Records,

Inc., 1990. Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897–1942 [=JR], 5th Edition. Chigwell, England: Storyville Publications,

1982. Rye, Howard. “Fats” In Fact–The Reissues. Chigwell, England. Storyville Publications, 1993. Sears, Richard S. V–Discs: A History and Discography. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1980. ———. V–Discs: First Supplement. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1986. Selk, Len, and Gus Kuhlman. Lee Wiley—A Bio-Discography. U.S.A.: Published by the authors,

1997. Wright, Laurie. “Fats” In Fact [= FIF]. Chigwell, England: Storyville Publications, 1992. ———. Storyville magazine. Various editions from No.1 October 1965 to No.162 June 1995. Chig-

well, England: Storyville Publications. ———. Storyville year books: Storyville 1996–7 [= S1996/7], Storyville 1998–9, Storyville 2000–1,

Storyville 2002–3. Chigwell, England: Storyville Publications.

Revisions and Corrections

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Rev 051222 - Associated acetate matrix numbers corrected on Page 95. This Revision used for Fats Waller on the Air book. Rev 051223 - HMVIn N14030 and HMVIn B9582 confirmed from author’s copy. All four sides are not dubs, and “Rump Steak Serenade” has single run-off and groove dimensions as per original Bb B-11216-B. Rev 060124 - Vi 44-0009 comment added regarding use in juke boxes. Rev 060130 - Add DVD 20th Century Fox 22183 (2005) Stormy Weather. Rev 060218 - Add ViAr 25027, ref eBay listing ending 12 February 2006. Rev 060310 - Add Lang-Worth CI-83 [8″ transcription] (* see note Rev 060510) and revise com-ments, ref eBay listing ending 26 February 2006. Rev 060312 - CD Double Play (Tring) GRF095 also includes Mx. OEA-6385-3 “Swing Low, Swing Chariot” although it is not listed in the liner notes. The CD moved to the “All titles” section for the session dated 28 August 1938. Rev 060411 - Add “Dinah”, from a broadcast possibly 5 December 1940. Rev 060412 - CD Definitive DRCD11109 (1999) with Stormy Weather tracks is probably from nitrate optical film negative, possibly from 20th Century Fox CD, and so moved to that section in listing. Rev 060510 - From Rev 060310, this should read Lang-Worth CI-85 [8" transcription]. Rev 060523 - Mx. 82527-1, correct Lp Swaggie 851106 to Swaggie 851 (Carl Hällström email 23 May 2006). Rev 060524 - Swaggie 851 remove to “All titles” section for all three sessions. Rev 060528 - Minor line correction regarding removal of Swaggie 851 as above. Rev 060620 - Add American Dances broadcast recordings, 17 May 1938. Rev 060714 - Mx. 37361-3 “Messin’ Around With The Blues” confirmed by Mark Berresford. Rev 060717 - Revised American Dances broadcast, adding personnel. Rev 060725 - Add Definitive DRCD11297 “Fats Waller, Complete Victor Piano Solos” (2006), but Mx. 49494-1 is not included. Rev 060726 - V-Disc “You’re A Viper” change Lp Slash ST103 to Stash ST103. Rev 060816 - Mx. 56783 “Big Business—Part 2” second take description should be “-2” not “-3” as stated. Rev 060819 - Add 4 x CD box set JSP JSP928 “Fats Waller, The Complete Recorded Works, Vol-ume 2” (2006). Complete issues (except for “Big Business” alternate takes, to be included in a later CD issue) from “Handful Of Keys” 49759-1, 1 March 1929, to “Breakin’ The Ice” 84926-1, 7 No-vember 1934, plus “Plain Dirt” and “Gee, Ain’t I Good To You?” from 5 November 1929 in “Mis-cellaneous Fats Waller” section. Revised listing for “Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?” po solo Mx. 56068 as a result of email correspondence with Ted Kendall. Also Delete CD Ember FBB908 from Mx. 56068-3. Rev 060901 - Revise listing with respect to Horst Lange’s German 78 rpm discography. See “HL” entries]. Rev 060920 - Update info for El EG6647, Mx. OEA-6388-3. Change Mx. 10195 “Arkansas Blues” to Take-1 and add comment. Rev 061011 - Add 3 x CD box set Bluebird/Legacy 82876-81125-2 “If You Got To Ask, You Ain’t Got It” (2006), which includes previously unissued Mx. 031534-2 of “Hold Tight.” Rev 061012 - Minor modification to preamble regarding FWotA. Rev 061224 - Confirm HMV B8625 and BD1229 not dubs, compared to original issues. Rev 061227 - Mx 014646-1 “The Joint Is Jumpin’” Ep set [IEPBT3024] correct to [EPBT3024]. Rev 070128 - CD Vogue VGCD600185 added to “I’m Cray ‘Bout My Baby (incomplete)” (Part Mx. 2145), and in “Equivalent Issues,” CD set Bluebird ND90411(4) changed to (3) suffix (for 3 x CD set). Rev 070315 - “Jeeper’s Creepers” corrected to “Jeepers Creepers,” and comment about Fuel (2000) 30206142622 (2xCD set) added to Equivalent Issues. Rev 070317 - Add Rhythmakers CD Retrieval RTR79049 and amend take description for Mx. 12122-1. Rev 070505 - Add 4 x CD box set JSP JSP927 “Fats Waller, The Complete Recorded Works, Vol-ume 1” (2007). Complete issues up to Mx. 146540-1 “Mournful Tho’ts” of 18 June 1928. See

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JSP928 above. Add or revise take descriptions for Mx. 36773 “St. Louis Blues” ( p 167), Mx. 2800 “Shut Your Mouth” (p 168), Mx. 37358 “Sloppy Water Blues” ( p 168), Mx. 38052 “Won’t You Take Me Home” (p 172). Add comment at start of discography regarding JSP927 and delete refer-ences to “Unissued in other formats” and “Unissued, but recording exists.” Rev 070604 - Rev 070505 should read JSP927 “Volume 1” (corrected above). Corrections as per Sony-BMG information to the NBC broadcast (12 July 1938), Broadcast to America (9 Sept 1938), Yacht Club broadcast (18 Oct 1938), Panther Room broadcasts (20, 27, and 28 Dec 1940). Rev 070706 - Change ASR LB5120 to LBD5120 (label reproduced in VJM No.146, Summer 2007). Rev 070811 - Mx. 151839-1 add comment to CoG DW4079. Rev 070821 - Add ViAr 24888 (eBay listing) and correct Mx. 88777-1 to Vi 24888-B. Rev 070825 - Add comments regarding Mx. P-29054 “Georgia Grind.” and recording date. Rev 070907 - Add CD Soundcraft SC8002 "Fats Waller & His Rhythm, 1936 to 1941 Broadcasts" (2007). Rev 070916 - Add comment regarding Lang-Worth "Hallelujah, I'm A Bum." Rev 071201 - Add CD JSP946 (4 x CD set) with previously unissued second take of “Lulu’s Back In Town.” Rev 080210 - Add CD JSP948 (4 x CD set) with previously unissued Take-1 of “Big Business.” Revise take descriptions to “Big Business” Mx. 56782. Rev 080217 - Add ViAr 24830 (ref Robert Stewart email 16 Feb 2008). Rev 080328 - Add French Lp 37SM06 "Les Rois du Jazz - In The Groove" for Mx.89760-1 “Lulu’s Back In Town.” (ref Agustin Perez email 28 March 2008, see www.discogs.com). Rev 080507 - Change the What’s New broadcast date from 4 December 1943 to Saturday, 13 No-vember 1943, as per radio schedules from JJ’s Radio Logs. Rev 080518 - Add ViAr 25075 for Mx.88991-1, Mx.88992-1 (eBay listing). Rev 080524 - Add ViAr 25652-B for Mx.102018-1, ViAr 25806 for Mx.021151-1, Mx.021153-1 (eBay listing). Rev 080604 - Correct RZAu G24502, Mx.044597-1 “Swinga-Dilla Street” to RZAuG24504 (Agustin Perez email 3 June 2008, with label scan). Rev 080719 - Add a number of BbC and ViC 78 rpm issues and some related comments. Rev 080806 - Add CD Bb 82876-59951-2 = for Mx.84106-1 "Then I'll Be Tired Of You" omitted in error. Rev 080814 - Add CD JSP JSP949 (4 x CD set, issued 2008). Add CD Jazz Unlimited 203-2076 to Mx.A270-2 "All titles" (omitted in error). Add CD Naxos 8.120577 to Mx.271-2 "All titles" and remove from "E Flat Blues." Rev 080815 - Add CD Recording Arts JZCD349 for Mx.0339-1 “S’posin’” omitted in error. Correct CD JSP JSP948 for “All titles” for 11 June 1937 from 12″ to CD. Remove CD RCA Jazz Tribune #23 from Mx.010655-1 “Tea For Two” since included under “All titles” for 11 June 1937. Rev 080825 - Add CD RCA-Victor 88697301292 “The Best of Fats Waller” (3 x CD set, issued 2008) as an equivalent “=” to Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2 (3 x CD set, issued 2006), but the RCA-Victor set does not have the extensive liner notes of the Bb/Legacy set. Rev 080828 - Remove CD Bb Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 from Mx. 038212-1 and add Bb/Legacy 82876-81125-2-D1 = RCA-Vi 88697301292 to Mx. 038211-1 "Anita." Rev 080901 - Remove CD Bb 07863-66552-2 from Mx. 044602-1 "Mighty Fine" since already included under "All Titles." Add CD (2 x CD set) Delta Leisure 33321 "The Essence of Fats Waller" (2007) (selected compila-tion). Change American Dances to America Dances, 17 May 1938. Rev 081022 - Add CD Storyville 1038413 “Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, Legendary Radio Broad-casts” (2008). Rev 090128 - Add suffix -A, -B for ViAr 1AC-0135 (eBay listing). Rev 090319 - Add 78 Vi China {Shanghai) 24714 (eBay listing 3/2009). Rev 090420 - Add JSP952 (5 x CD set, issued 2008). Ref TCF-201 [ref Storyville # 162] for “That Ain’t Right” (p 293), change to [ref Storyville # 153] which has a scan of the record label. Add addi-tional note about “Organ Tests.” Add additional comment re “Wipe ‘Em Off.” Rev 080509 - Add TR Musak 414 for Mx.A 272-2 for 11 March 1935 (eBay listing 5/2009).

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Rev 090612 - Add “B = Brazil” to country code list, and add 78s ViB 25044, ViB 25123, ViB 25388, ViB 25471, and ViB 25679 (eBay listing June 2009). Rev 090623 - Add ViB 25537 and ViB 26831 (eBay listing Jine 2009). Rev 090701 - Add ViB 26838-B for Mx.010647-1. Side A is Larry Clinton and his Orchestra “I’ve Got My Heart Set On You” (eBay listing July 2009). Rev 091019 - Add CD Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102, issued October 2009. Rev 091113 - Remove “Unissued, recording exists” for “Big Business” Parts 1 & 2. Rev 091115 - Correct ViAr 68-0864 to ViAr 68-0834 as per eBay listing Nov 2009. Rev 091123 - Add ViAr 78s 22371, 25044, 25087, 25116, 25194, 25348, 25374, 25388, 25394, 25415, 25419, 25499, 25537, 25554, 25563, 25571, 25604, 25608, 25618, 25631, 25671, 25749 (from VJM No.155 Autumn 2009 auction list, confirmed as ViAr issues by seller). Rev 091207 - Add ViAr 29959, 32898, 62-0074; ViB 82-0121, 82-0265 [ VJM No.155 Autumn 2009 auction list and seller Maria Strassburger emails Nov 2009]. Rev 100226 - Add comment from eBay listing for Mx. 57927-2 “Ridin’ But Walkin’.” Rev 100607 - ViJ JA-497-A and B designations reversed, ViJ JA-537-A and B designations re-versed, add comment to ViJ JA-508-A, add hyphen for all JA-xxx issues, add ViAr 68-1358-A and B designations, add ViAr 24846, 24853, add “Jaleo” comment for ViAr 25559, add ViB 82-0169-A and B designations, add ViB 82-0265-A and B designations, add ViB 82-0260, 82-0427, 27191, 28381 (eBay listings June 2010). Rev 100611 - Add CD Fuel (Varèse Sarabande) 3020618262 “Fats Waller Performance, Radio Re-cordings from 1931 to 1943” (2010). Rev 100630 - Add ViAr 24737 (eBay listing June 2010). Rev 100801 - Add ViAr 24867 (eBay listing August 2010). Rev 100807 - Add comment to Vi 24648 (eBay listing August 2010). Rev 100906 - Add Savory disc info for Martin Block Jam sessions 23 Nov 1938, and 14 Dec 1938. Rev 100908 - Correct “Stinette” to “Stinnette”, ref Mx.40077 “Florence.” Rev 100917 - Update Matrtin Block session 23 Nov 1938. Rev 110202 - For Scandinavian HMV sides, add HMVSc X4817 for Mx.01806, add comments for HMVSc X4863, X4918, and X6014. Delete entries for HMVSc X4479, X4480, and X6292 which are by Swedish artists, not Fats Waller, possible in confusion with Indian HMV N4479 and N4480 (VJM No.159, Spring 2011, and confirmed by email from Ate van Delden 27 Jan 2011). Rev 110301 - Update Martin Block session 23 Nov 1938 with additional titles. Rev 110523 - Add Yacht Club broadcast 22 October 2011 (emails from John Landry and Doug Pomeroy May 2011). Rev 110614 - Add information re Regal 8348 for Maude Mills session. Rev 110622 - Change HMVSw HE2344 for Mx.84421-1 to dub, and add comments for this and Mx.84923-1, as per copy in author’s collection. Rev 110922 - Add ViAr 25359 (eBay store listing). Rev 111208 - Correct take description for Anna Jones Mx.1473-1. Add comment for Victor 21539-A. Add [confirmed dub] for EG7882 Mx.40098-2. Add [. . . confirmed Take-1] for EG7892 Mx.40095-1. Rev 120227 - Add note about Associated Mx.A265-2. Rev 120717 - Add note about Mx.37357, regarding test pressing. Rev 130301 - Add piano roll information from Frank Himpsl. Rev 130514 - Add CD Doctor Jazz DJ010 “Dinnertime For Hungry Collectors” (2013). Rev 130812 - Correct Mx.13469 Vocalion to Vo A-14861 (not “B”). Rev 130826 - Add BbC B-10116. Rev 130907 - Correct format errors for RCA 741.062. Rev 131002 - Correct title for Mx.022430-1 to “Ev’ning.” Underline CD Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102. Correct error for JSP952 for 14 November 1940 “All Titles.” Rev 131018 - Move Ba 6043 from Mx.7295-1 to Mx.7295-2 as per vocal line and add “A” and “B” suffixes and additional comments. Add Ba 6043-A for “Black Snake Blues” in Miscellaneous sec-tion; Mx.7293-2; Regal 8348 add suffix “B” for Mx.7293-2 and suffix “A” for Mx.7294-2; Hg 859 add suffix “A” for Mx.1468-1 and suffix “B” for Mx.1473-2; MeAu M13379 corrected to Me M13379 (US issue, not Australian); Mx.D6-VC-6210-1 add TCF-203. Add comments re Mamie

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Harris date. Add comments about “Red Hot Dan” for Victor 21127, and “Geechee” for Victor 21358. Modify matrix numbers for Vo 1176. Add comment about Carroll Boyd for the 1926 Alberta Jones session in the Miscellaneous section. Rev 131101 - Add note about vinyl test of “Goin’ About.” Change date for the Maude Mills session and add note. Revise “Stormy Weather” date and add note. Add note for “That Ain’t Right.” Reallo-cate “Stormy Weather” TCF 78s under “nitrate optical film negative.” Add HMV (Norway) AL2580 for Mx.04953-1 and 023763-1. Add CD Mosaic MD8-251. Add additional comment for Bb B-10246. Add Jolly Roger 2002 A/B side designations. Revise “Miscellaneous” section. Correct Mx. GEX-432-A from AA. Rev 131120 - Edit note for Mx.40097-2. Add FIF note to Dunn’s Original Jazz Hounds for 26 March 1928. Change Al Morgan to Pops Foster as bassist for recording session 30 September 1929, and add note. For Mx.12119-2 change title as Take-1 and add note. Change matrix number for Mx.101195-1 and add note. Add note for Mx.014645-1. Add note re Victor transfers for the “London Suite” (from recording sheet info). Edit location and add notes for “King of Burlesque” and edit location and notes for Soundies (ref Mark Cantor emails). Correct Mx.13454 title “Back-Bitin’ Mama” to include hyphen and correct side designation to A-14860 (not “B”). Change “Texas Blues Destroyers” record company from Pathé to Ajax. Change Vo side designations for Perry Bradford’s Jazz Phools to pre-fixes. Add Bb B-10246 in Fletcher Henderson “Miscellaneous” section. Mx.57064-2 add suffix “A” to ViC 40-0115. Rev 131120 (Interactive) - Add Victor recording sheet and TCF links. Correct HMVAu file names and links. Add link for “Hooray For Love” clip. Rev 131220 - Revise listing for Mx.37357 “Soothin’ Syrup Stomp.” Add note to “Marie” Mx.2451-1. Rev 131220 (Interactive) - Add/revise movie clips for “Hooray For Love,” “King Of Burlesque,” and “Stormy Weather.” Add a selection of audio files; Mx. 37357-3, 37361-3, 40094-2, A272-2, 98896-1, Magic Key of RCA 9 August 1936, “The Joint Is Jumpin’” 12 July 1938, “I Got Rhythm” 18 August 1938, Yacht Club 22 October 1938 (3 titles), Mx. OEA-7878-1, “The Sheik of Araby” 7 August 1939, “Then You’ll Remember Me” 20 November 1939, Mx.051865-1, 053798-1, 061337-1, Millions For Defence 16 December 1941, “Nylons” possibly 2 March 1943, “Onion Time” March 1943, “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child” 16 September 1943, Imperial X5313. Rev 131221 - Delete name references to a private individual. Rev 140109 - Add CD equivalent Jazz Heritage 534401X. Rev 140116 - Recording date for the Alberta Jones Mx. X-101-A changed from “c. 1 May 1926” to 26 April 1926, as per the Gennett recording card. Gennett matrix number format modified as per the Gennett recording cards. Rev 140116 (Interactive) - Add links for Gennett recording cards. Rev 140312 (Interactive) - Add Soundie contract scans; Soundie The Joint Is Jumpin’; Mx.84924-1, 92997-1. Rev 140329 - Revise Ted Lewis 1931 personnel and dispositions; Add CD Retrieval RTR79014. Rev 140329 (Interactive) - Add Soundies # 4001, 4203, 4607. Rev 140408 - Delete reference to www.frankhimpslarchive.com which is no longer active. Note added for Columbia Mx.151842-1. Note added for Paramount 14024-B. Add Bert Lewis on Everybodys 1047 to the Miscellaneous Fats Waller section. Rev 140408 (Interactive) - Add label scan for Columbia Mx.151842-1. Add Soundie 1949 contract scan to online contract files. Change label scan for Paramount 14024. Add audio link and label scan for Bert Lewis “Don’t Bring Lulu.” Rev 140521 - Edit comments for private recordings 3/9/1942. Rev 140521 (Interactive) - Add both label scans for Everybodys 1047 (Bert Lewis). Rev 140623 (Interactive) - Add Lp Meritt 6 label scans and liner notes. Rev 141030 - Add Victor 0118 and 0119 “PICT-UR-MUSIC” issues and notes. Add Oriole 976 and Regal 8371 and note to “Black Snake Blues” Mx.7350-2. Rev 141109 - Add note for two test pressings Victrola 16842.

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Rev 141109 (Interactive) - Add label scans for Banner 6019, HMV B8816, London L.808, Perfect 16109, Victor 0118, Victrola 16842 tests. Add scans for A.R.C. test TO-1210 and Vocalion Mx.E-7232W and E-7235W. Move web location of Everybodys 1047 scans. Rev 141127 - Add HMVSp AE4503. Rev 141127 (Interactive) - Add label scans for HMVSp AE4503 and HMVSp GY361 (from eBay listings). Rev 150206 - Add TCF-203 / TCF-205 (Stormy Weather) ref auction ad. Rev 150411 - Add Mosaic 259-MD-CD “Eddie Condon & Bud Freeman: Complete Commodore and Decca Sessions.” Add Blu-Ray “Stormy Weather” disc Twilight137-BR. Rev 150501 - Edit HMV SG164 with FIF comment. Rev 150501 (Interactive) - Add label scan for Les Amis de “Fats” (unnumbered) 78 rpm record. Rev 150706 - Revise “Stormy Weather” TCF issues from eBay listing, and band personnel descrip-tion. Rev 151007 - Add 7″ Lp Swaggie JCS122. Add The Frog Blues & Jazz Annual #4 CD. Rev 151010 (Interactive) - Add links for CD Frog Blues & Jazz Anual #4 and Lp Swaggie JCS122. Rev 160206 - Add CD Mosaic MD6-262 “Classic James P. Johnson Sessions (1921-1943)” and amend session personnel. Add unauthorised pirate copy equivalent to Tai Ping Records TPR-FW0102. Add comment to Steinie Bottle Boys Swing Club broadcast. Rev 160529 - Revise take descriptions and record dispensation for Mx. 031535 “Kiss Me With Your Eyes”. Change “Neatwork” CD title to “Network” as per the author’s copies. Rev 160723 - Add 78 Commodore Music Shop 105 (as Com 105). Rev 161026 - Add “Savory Collection Volume No.1” from iTunes for the Yacht Club broadcast of 22 October 1938. Rev 170301 - Revise take distribution for Mx.048779. Add additional information for “Big Busi-ness.” Rev 170412 - Add note to Mx.40095-1 “The Digah’s Stomp.” Rev 170510 - Add comments about Mx. 032948-1 “Remember Who You’re Promised To” and Mx. 038207-2 “Honey Hush” from shellac tests. Rev 170528 - Add “Savory Collection Vol.3” for the Martin Block session of 23 November 1938, and delete track “Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland,” with additional notes. Rev 170531 - Revise take description for “Remember Who You’re Promised To” Mx.032948-1, and add note about the Lee Wiley recording location for 15 November 1939. Rev 170622 - Add location of recording studio locations for Ajax (1924), ARC (31/10/30, 10/11/31, 26/7/32, 28/9/32), Columbia (3/11/26, 11/5/27, 17/5/27, 17/1/28. 18/6/28, 3/1/30, 5/3/31, 6/3/31, 13/3/31, 4/10/31), OKeh (18/9/29), Paramount (1923), Victor (11/9/29, 5/11/29, 6/11/29, 7/11/29, 18/11/29, 25/11/29, 4/12/29, 18/12/29, 29/11/36, 15/12/37, 18/12/37, 12/1/40, 2/1/41), Vocalion (5/8/24, 26/3/28), and add comments about Victor studios under first Rhythm session of 16/5/34. Rev 180705 - Add Mosaic MD6-266 “The Savory Collection 1935-1940.” Rev 20180705 Interactive – Add Clyp links for 023764-1 Fair And Square, 027293-2 Tell Me With Your Kisses, 038211-1 Anita, 038212-1 What A Pretty Miss, 043349-1 You’re Lettin’ The Grass Grow Under Your Feet, 044603-1 The Moon Is Low, 051869-1 “Fats” Waller’s Original E Flat Blues, 82529-1 Do Me A Favor, 84107-1 Don’t Let It Bother You, 86210-1 Alligatior Crawl, 89760-2 Lulu’s Back In Town, 102017-1 Bach Up To Me, 102020-1 Lounging At The Waldorf, OEA-7879-1 Chelsea with uintro, The Moon Is Low #1 & #2, Associated A272-2 (11/3/1935), Rudy Val-lee Show (4/6/1936), Anita (1939 private), I Got Rhythm (13/12/1940), Carnegie Hall (14/1/1942), Command Performance (4/12/1943), Charlie McCarthy (5/12/1943). Change links from DailyMotion to Clyp for 37357-3 Soothin’ Syrup Stomp, 053798-1 Come Down To Earth My Angel, 98896-1 Oooh! Look-A There, Ain’t She Pretty?, Cotton Belt Blues (piano roll), Magic Key of RCA (9/8/1936), Millions For Defence (16/12/1941), Nylons (1943 private). Rev 180715 - Add ViAr issues V-38086, 24714, 24808, 24863, 24898, 24988 (from auction list in VJM Jazz & Blues Mart No. 181, Summer 2018). Rev 20180715 Interactive - Add link for When I Go A-Dreamin’ (Savory). Rev 180930 - Add comment re TCF203-1A. Revise “West Indies Blues” piano roll info. Rev 20180930 Interactive – Add label links for Victor Arg issues 24808, 24898, 24988, and “West Indies Blues” piano roll.

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Rev 181002 - Add Canadian Bb and Victor 78s B-10000, 10070, 10078, 10143, 10149, 10170, 10184, 10205, 10393, 10405, 10624, 10698, 10744, 10841, ViC 24641, 24648, 24737, 24808, 25063, 25131, 25140, 25196, 25211, 25266, 25281, 25295, 25342, 25359, 25374, 25388, 25394, 25471, 25483, 25491, 25498, 25515, 25537, 25550, 25652, 25671, 25672, 25762, 25830, 25847, 25891, 25898, 26045, 40-4003 (From Warren Hicks auction list Sept 2018). Rev 20181008 Interactive - Add Clyp link for Mx.88997-1 “Somebody Stole My Gal.” Rev 181029 - Add ViAr 25015, 25026, 25039, 25063 (from auction list in VJM Jazz & Blues Mart No. 182, Autumn 2018). Rev 20181218 Interactive - MS OneDrive re-organised and all links replaced. Previous label and recording sheet links will not apply. Rev 181222 - Add ViJ NB6004 to Mx. 010651-1 (eBay listing). Rev 20190201 Interactive - MS OneDrive re-organised again and all links replaced. Previous label and recording sheet links will not apply. Rev 190501 - Add vinyl test pressing and note for Mx.12121-3 “Yellow Dog Blues.” Add note for Mx.37363-1 “I’d like to call you My Sweetheart.” Correct “12129 take descriptions to “12120.” Rev 20190501 Interactive - Add Mx.12121-3 Yellow Dog Blues link. Rev 190930 - Add ViAr 25295 (eBay listing). Rev 200218 - Change “Won’t You Get Off It Please” Mx.57928-1 to -2 and add note. Also delete comma in title after “It”. Revise note for “Ridin’ But Walkin’,” Mx.57927-2. Add notes concerning Eddie King to the Thomas Morris sessions of 20/5/1927 and 1/12/1927. Rev 20200218 Interactive - Add link for RCA-Victor Test Pressing Mx.57928-2. Rev 200427 - Add notes to Vi 20-2638. Rev 200627 - Add note regarding Navy V-Disc 74. Rev 200820 - Correct HMV B9916 above (Rev 141109) to HMV B8816. Add subtitle to Honey-suckle Rose Mx.063890-1. Correct address for 2/1/1941 and 12/1/1941 to “445 N. Lake Shore Drive.” Correct typo 30/7/1942 to “Irving Berlin’s, This Is The Army.” Add note and revise dates for Texas Blues Destroyers session. Add 3rd party anonymous comments regarding Victor/Bluebird after 29/8/1938. Correct 1/3/1929 Arville Harris plays tenor sax, not alto. Add HMVSc JO273. Change Vi 20-1580-A/B to dub and add notes. Add notes from VJM #187 concerning vinyl tests for Mx. 57927-2 and Mx. 57928-2. Rev 202009120 Interactive - Add Label scan V-Disc 74A (from web), HMV (Scandinavia) JO273 (from web). Correct Victor test TO-1210 (see above 14/11/09) to “A.R.C. test TO-1210.” [End]