Art Tatum
Innovative and trailblazing, Art Tatum's piano playing has inspired a new
generation of jazz musicians, most of whom struggle to get anywhere near his
brilliance. His father was a guitarist and his mother a pianist and Tatum (who
was nearly blind) was a child prodigy, playing at his father's church before
going on to study music at Columbus School for the Blind - though his love of
jazz was initially discouraged. He got a spot on a Toledo radio station, but his
reputation was made accompanying the singer Jon Hendricks at various clubs,
leading to guest appearances with the likes ...
Sweet LorraineArt Tatum
Stars Salute Frank Sinatra
3:03
Runnin' WildJames P. Johnson and Art Tatum
The Gods Are In The House
2:38
It's the Talk of the TownArt Tatum
Bd Jazz: Art Tatum
Someone to Watch Over MeGeorge Gershwin and Art Tatum
The Great American Composer
3:10
MoonglowArt Tatum
Bd Jazz: Art Tatum
On the Sunny Side of the StreetArt Tatum
All That Jazz
