After many late nights and gallons of coffee, JSP's complete Fats Waller series has its foundation stone. Here you'll find Waller's roots - church music, the blues, the ivory-tickler influences of his youth. Few of the originals are easily available, and much detective work and many miles have gone into finding the best sources. Some of the Paramount originals are incredible rare - for this set one track was assembled from the only two original copies known to exist! The result? All known Fats Waller recordings from the start of his career up to where Volume 2 takes over, with alternative takes included. Compiled and remastered by award-winning engineer Ted Kendall.