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Lot #7205
Fats Waller Document Signed for Music Copyrights

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Jazz musician (1904–1943) known for his stride piano style and for standards such as 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'Honeysuckle Rose.' DS, signed “Thomas 'Fats' Waller,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.75, January 31, 1941. Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract between Waller and the Georgia Music Corp., transferring the rights to print "a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition…now entitled 'I Repent'"…for 33 1/3% of "all net sums received by the Publisher." Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Waller. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #704 - Ended November 21, 2024





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