African Ripples is one of Fats Waller’s most famous pieces. It is a subtle mixing of Harlem cheerfulness and rafinement. During 3 minutes only, Fats explores a range of tempos and moods and ends in a virtuoso burst of sride piano that leaves us begging for more.

African Ripple was composed in 1931 under the supervision of the publisher Joe Davis who push Fats to compose seriously for the piano.