Ralph Sutton, pianist for the World's Greatest Jazz Band, followed in the traditions established by Fats Waller, Art Tatum, and Willie "the Lion" Smith.

Ralph Sutton
John Falter
pencil on paper, 1971
Donor: John P. Falter Collection
10,645-3577

Ralph Sutton
John Falter
lithograph, from the "Jazz from Life" series, 1971
Falter's print of Ralph Sutton shows more action than the original drawing. Notice the tapping feet and flame-like marks above the fingers.
Donor: John P. Falter Collection
10,645-3607