Weekend Extra: Hyman and Waller

Economy, what economy? I feel better already!

Seeing Dick Hyman in that setting reminds me of a somewhat similar occasion when my wife and I were visiting New York and went along to a recital for 'senior citizens' by Dick Hyman at a Jewish Community Centre. It was delightful - and more especially because Dick's audience were enjoying it so much although many were unfamiliar with both Dick and the music.
As we were leaving we overheard one senior saying to friends - 'He is amazing - I wonder - does he do windows?'
I told Dick the story some years later and he said 'I remember that afternoon and had no idea that even one person in the audience was a jazz fan'.
I'll bet many were subsequently .....
(We had spotted it in a Village Voice listing of 'music under $2.50')

Any Fats Waller song -- any at all, even if he's not singing or mugging -- is good for what ails you. My all-time favorite pianist. Especially the solo piano pieces. And I don't care how corny that choice may seem.