Already known as a Wagner scholar for his work on the sketches of the
Flying Dutchman, Paul Machlin has for many years taken a scholarly
interest in the school of Harlem 'stride' jazz pianists. Stride: The
Music of Fats Waller is a full analysis of the piano music of Waller as
composer, soloist and recording artist. 38 music examples illustrate
Waller's complex keyboard style and improvisatory techniques. The
discussion of Waller's piano music is set in the context of a
biographical study, and a discography listing all known recordings by
the pianist.