From spa owner to jazz chanteuse Nov 19, 2009
That segued into the romantic It Had to Be You, followed by the Fats Waller classic Honeysuckle Rose. Dolan is at her best doing up-tempo blues numbers, as perhaps best exemplified by her pedal-to-the-metal styling on the Nellie Lutcher hit, Come on Over to My House, Honey, Ain't Nobody Home but Me. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Loved notes: Niece recalls Jimmy McHugh's musical legacy Nov 19, 2009
" She's happy her uncle's life caught the attention of the British author who has also written books on Fats Waller and Dizzy Gillespie. "It's such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful, wonderful man. " And also a chance to recall a time when a kid from Boston could end up living a dream in the midst of stars. (Julia Spitz can be reached at 508-626-3968 or jspitz@cnc.com. Check metrowestdailynews.com or milforddailynews.com for the Spitz Bits blog.) Loading commenting interface... Comments Thank... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Get Published Nov 12, 2009
Nov 12, 2009 Nov 12: Jackson State University Bubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue by Loften Mitchell, featuring the music of African-American artists like Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It's the story of Harlem in the Golden Years, with great songs from the era like 'God Bless the Child', 'Ain't Misbehavin' and 'It Don't Mean A Thing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jazz pianist Paul Asaro in concert Tuesday Nov 6, 2009
He has had long runs as house pianist aboard the legendary New Orleans steamboat Delta Queen in Chicago with Jim Beebes band, featuring Louis Armstrong alum, Barrett Deems, and Fats Waller alum, Franz Jackson. He also has been a regular solo pianist in Seattle at Julias in Wallingford. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Obama's Brother Launches Bio/Novel in China Nov 5, 2009
Reporters shown a video of a piano performance by the diamond-earring wearing Ndesandjo, in which he tickled the ivories for a catchy tune "Viper's Drag" by Fats Waller. The book, whose cover depicts a dead tree against a red background, will donate 15 percent of its proceeds to charity. (Newsmax)
‘Hound Dog’ documents Lieber and Stoller’s rise to greatness Sep 30, 2009
Both were precocious talents; Stoller was 8 when he learned boogie-woogie from James P. Johnson, Fats Waller s mentor. The duo met when both moved to Los Angeles, then clicked instinctively on hits for the Coasters ( Yakkety Yak, Poison Ivy ) and the Robins ( Riot in Cellblock No. 9 ). (Boston Globe)
Michael Feinstein Carnegie Hall Concert and Barnes & Noble Booksigning Celebrate New Biography of Great American Composer Jimmy McHugh Sep 22, 2009
His books include A New History of Jazz and biographies of Fats Waller and Dizzy Gillespie. I Feel a Song Coming On: The Life of Jimmy McHugh Alyn Shipton Cloth, $35. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In Pynchon’s tales, music is the backbeat Sep 20, 2009
Eudora Welty s bravura short story Powerhouse reimagines Fats Waller. Don DeLillo s Great Jones Street lampoons rock so shrewdly it could be called Negatively 4th Street. (Boston Globe)
THIS YEAR'S HOWL! SHOULD BE A HOOT Sep 3, 2009
Sunday at 5 p.m., the lavish, two-hour theater piece "Low Life 3: Viper Mad" will celebrate the hipster "viper culture" that permeated Harlem and downtown in the '20s and '30s, featuring the music of Cab Calloway and Fats Waller, among others. You may want to steer the younger set away from that one. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Alaska sculptor takes work to Native American crafts showcase Aug 9, 2009
Osinchuk and Evgeny Chernonog played a concert that ranged from Mozart to Fats Waller in a packed house. "The crowd's enthusiasm was overwhelming, and we could probably have played all night," Osinchuk reported. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ruthie Ristich Trio to play in Cambridge Jul 4, 2009
Presented by the Harvard Art Museum, the band s namesake will sing the songs of Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and more. July 5 at 3 p.m. Free with museum admission of $9, $7 seniors, $6 students, free under 18. (Boston Globe)
The Jazz Beat: Diana Krall, struggling no more Jun 28, 2009
He listened to everything from Fats Waller to Creedence Clearwater Revival. I had a good family background and good teachers. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Festival features 'left of center' performers Jun 20, 2009
They will offer up original material as well as "the great classics of the jazz pianist-composers like Herbie Nichols, Thelonious Monk and Fats Waller.". "You'll hear some lovely themes, some textures, some sounds. With me, most everything is melody-based. I think what you'll hear is telepathy. It's great when you find just one other person you can play with and have those moments when you're just imagining as one.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
A look at 'American Idol' winners May 22, 2009
-- Ruben Studdard: The 30-year-old crooner has also released four albums since winning the second season, including the 2004 gospel record "I Need an Angel." He is currently starring as Fats Waller in a national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'." Studdard's most recent album, "Love IS," dropped Tuesday and features a mix of romance-themed covers and original tunes. -- Fantasia Barrino: The 24-year-old singer has released two albums, "Free Yourself" and "Fantasia." Barrino played herself in a 2006... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Kris Allen takes the 'America Idol' title May 21, 2009
Ruben Studdard: The 30-year-old crooner has also released four albums since winning the second season, including the 2004 gospel record "I Need an Angel." He is currently starring as Fats Waller in a national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'." Studdard's most recent album, "Love IS," dropped Tuesday and features a mix of romance-themed covers and original tunes. Fantasia Barrino: The 24-year-old singer has released two albums, "Free Yourself" and "Fantasia." Barrino played herself in a 2006 Lifetime... (Florida Today)
Ruben Studdard reflects on 'Idol' life May 21, 2009
But the Velvet Teddy Bear, as he is known, says he is very happy with his career, which has included touring in the play "Ain't Misbehavin' " in the role of the legendary composer Fats Waller along with "Idol" alumna Trenyce and almost-contestant Frenchie Davis. Studdard said he loves what he does and is thrilled with his new album, "Love Is," a project that matched him with superstar producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. (CNN -- US)
Sioux City Art Center holds classes May 15, 2009
The two-hour show will feature songs from the 1920s and '30s by songwriters like Fats Waller and Hoagy Carmichael. Tickets are 12. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
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Fats Waller Musical May Not Be New, But It Still Makes the Ahmanson Come Alive. by Jeff Favre. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Studdard is no idle 'Idol' Apr 17, 2009
Since "Ain't Misbehavin'" is a concert version of Fats Waller's music, it doesn't require extensive acting experience but it does open Studdard to new audiences. "I had been listening to Fats Waller all my life, but I didn't make the connection," he says. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Idol' stars bring musical to campus Apr 14, 2009
Ain't Misbehavin' -- a show that performs the compiled musical compositions of jazz personality Fats Waller -- is a completely sung performance, said Trenyce Cobbins, an Idol finalist. "Basically it's a review of Fats Waller as a musical composer," Cobbins said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Misbehavin' ' in grand style at the Strand Apr 11, 2009
The joint was jumpin' last night at the Strand Theatre, with a loud, bold, brassy staging of "Ain't Misbehavin'," the Fats Waller revue, on its 30th anniversary tour. "American Idol" season 2 winner Ruben Studdard stomped and crooned on the renovated stage, but his "Idol" colleague Frenchie Davis, to the grumbles of many, did not. (Boston Globe)
Ruben Studdard is working at 'Misbehavin' Apr 10, 2009
But for 2003 winner Ruben Studdard, nothing's been tougher than starring in the Fats Waller musical "Ain't Misbehavin' " on its 30th anniversary national tour. "It's work - really hard work," says Studdard, smiling with a sweet Southern accent while sitting on the stage at Dorchester's Strand Theatre, where the tour arrives tonight. (Boston Globe)
New look, new life at Strand Theatre Apr 9, 2009
Studdard helps give refurbished Dorchester theater a fresh start - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
The joint will be jumpin' Apr 9, 2009
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Bill Tapia: String master brings ukulele back Apr 3, 2009
While he's only gained fame late in life, he spent much of his career in the company of musical royalty as an ace accompanist to stars like Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong. Tapia returns to the Bay Area for performances tonight at Santa Cruz's Kuumbwa Jazz Center and Saturday at Berkeley's Freight ge with bassist Ruth Davies, drummer Akira Tana and Hawaiian jazz singer Mihana, the same cast captured on his forthcoming album "Livin' It Live" (recorded partly at the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
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American Idol winner performs Ain't Misbehavin' Feb 10, 2009
American Idol 2003 Ruben Studdard will star in MSC OPAS's presentation of Ain't Misbehavin', a musical telling the story of jazz legend Fats Waller through his music ... Fats Waller began his recording career in 1922 singing and playing piano at rent parties, parties at which guests would bring a small amount of money to contribute to their host's rent for that month. (The Battalion, TX)
More news reports... Feb 10, 2009
American Idol 2003 Ruben Studdard will star in MSC OPAS's presentation of Ain't Misbehavin', a musical telling the story of jazz legend Fats Waller through his music. (8/15/07) | (4/28/08) (8/23/07) | (8/25/07). (The Battalion, TX)
