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title: "Fats Waller | American Jazz Museum"
description: "Fats Waller (1904–1943). Pianist, organist, singer, and composer of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” who brought Harlem stride to a wide audience with wit and swing."
canonical: https://americanjazzmuseum.org/artist-spotlights/artists/fats-waller/
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Artist Spotlights

# Fats Waller

1904–1943. Pianist, organist, singer, and composer of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” who brought Harlem stride to a wide audience with wit and swing.

## Mentioned in

*   [Artist Spotlight: Art Tatum](/artist-spotlights/art-tatum-in-harlem/) — October 20, 2026  
    Soon after Art Tatum reached New York in 1932, Harlem’s stride masters tested the young pianist from Toledo at a late-night session. Hear his 1933 recording of “Tea for Two.”

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