Waller, Thomas "Fats." (1904–1943) & Razaf, Andy. (1895–1973)
"Tall Timber" - Original Sheet Music
New York: Miller Music. c. 1933. Scarce original sheet music to the beloved stride pianist's song, written together with Andy Razaf. Light wear, small corner crease at the upper right, store stamp, pencil signature, and price stickers. Cover features an attractive green and yellow forest design. 4 pp. WorldCat records only one copy, held at the British Library. Spine intact and overall in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (23.3 x 30.7 cm).In 1923, Razaf met Thomas "Fats" Waller after hearing him play in a contest at the Roosevelt Theater in Harlem. From that moment on the two had a very profitable and congenial partnership. Over the next twenty years the song writing team of Razaf and Waller produced floor shows, Broadway musicals and many memorable hits, including "Ain't Misbehavin," "Honeysuckle Rose" and "Black and Blue." (15559)
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