Waller, Thomas "Fats." (1904-1943) Signed Receipt and Colorful Poster5. 25 x 3. 25 in. receipt, signed in full and dated May 31, 1936 by the great Fats, who acknowledges a debt of $100. 00, "an advance to be deducted from my first salary." Sold together with a graphically attractive 1938 broadside advertising a show with Fats performing. 10 x 30 in. Born "Thomas Wright Waller," he was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer. A skilled pianist widely recognized as a master of stride piano