Fats Waller
Name:
Fats Waller
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fats_Waller
Wikipedia Summary:
Fats Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and comedic entertainer. While primarily known for his stride piano playing and humorous performances, Waller occasionally incorporated elements from various musical traditions into his work.
Born:
1904
Died:
1943
Url1:
https://www.fatswaller.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/fats-waller-mn0000796705
Notes:
Fats Waller's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a prominent aspect of his career. His work primarily focused on jazz, stride piano, and popular songs of his era. However, as a versatile musician and entertainer, Waller occasionally incorporated elements from various musical traditions into his performances, which may have included references to or parodies of "exotic" music as perceived by American audiences of his time. Any such references would likely have been brief and used for comedic effect rather than as a serious exploration of Middle Eastern musical themes.