A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Here's a transcription of both of Fats' takes on the fun tune, A Good Man Is Hard To Find. This is rowdy, barrelhouse-style playing from Fats with each chorus growing in intensity as the performance progresses.

I've included Fats' playing during the band solos (from take 1) as an insight as to how Fats "comps" along with his fellow band members while still in full stride mode. Even when in the background, Fats' playing is still structured and focused and meaningful.

I hope people find it helpful and enjoyable.

This is another hybrid performance where I've merged the original recording with my digital transcription to show Fats' playing in context.

For reference, here are the original recordings,

Take 1:

   • A Good Man Is Hard to Find  

Take 2:

   • A Good Man Is Hard to Find  

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