Ain’t Misbehavin’

Here's my transcription of Fats' classic introductory piano solo to his performance of Ain't Misbehavin' from his V-disc recording session of 1943.

His use of delicate ornamentation in the right-hand melody together with the left-hand upper 10th note counter melody is pure stride genius.

This recording also opens the Broadway Fats Waller tribute musical “Ain't Misbehavin”.

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