He recorded 68 Solo tracks in two days and Marveled the Jazz world with his impossible use of the Piano keys; though partially blind Art Tatum is the Greatest Pianist that ever lived. Hope it's a fun Saturday, please take a listen here: Tea for two , Aunt Hagars Blues , Elegie and Tiger rag
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Tatum
Background information | |
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Birth name | Arthur Tatum, Jr. |
Born | October 13, 1908 Toledo, Ohio, United States |
Died | November 5, 1956 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Jazz, stride |
Occupations | Jazz pianist |
Instruments | Piano |
Years active | 1927–1956 |
Labels | Stinson, Verve, Folkways |
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