All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller cover

All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller

Jason Moran · 2014

44 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz

A vibrant homage blending classic jazz standards with contemporary improvisation and deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant homage to classic standards
  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • celebratory moments for group listening
  • rich improvisation for attentive ears

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • dislike -inspired interpretations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'All Rise' was released in 2014, Jason Moran was an established figure in the jazz world, known for his innovative approaches to performance and composition. This album came after his critically acclaimed works like 'Ten' (2010) and marked a significant artistic endeavor as he paid tribute to the legendary Fats Waller, showcasing a blend of respect for tradition and modern reinterpretation.
Stylistic neighbors
Robert Glasper· Esperanza Spalding· Kris Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Put Your Hands On It 0:21
  • 2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:42
  • 3 Yacht Club Swing 4:03
  • 4 Lulu’s Back In Town 2:38
  • 5 Two Sleepy People 4:07
  • 6 The Joint Is Jumpin’ 5:09
  • 7 Honeysuckle Rose 3:49
  • 8 Ain’t Nobody's Business 4:21
  • 9 Fats Elegy 1:46
  • 10 Handful of Keys 2:56
  • 11 Jitterbug Waltz 6:14
  • 12 Sheik of Araby / I Found a New Baby 5:00

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