Fats Waller's album Ain't Misbehavin' Fats Waller With His Friends is a delightful collection of jazz tunes that showcase the legendary musician's virtuosity and charm. The album features Waller's collaborations with other jazz luminaries of the time, including Benny Carter, Gene Sedric, and Slam Stewart, among others.
Listeners are treated to Waller's signature stride piano style, which is characterized by its lively, syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The album's title track, "Ain't Misbehavin'," is a standout, with Waller's vocals and piano playing perfectly complemented by the jazzy saxophone solos of Sedric and Carter.
Other highlights include the upbeat "Honeysuckle Rose," which features a lively call-and-response between Waller's piano and Sedric's clarinet, and the melancholy "Black and Blue," which showcases Waller's soulful vocals and heartfelt piano playing.