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20th Century Piano Genius (CD)

By: Art Tatum (Artist)

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Art Tatum Artist Snapshot:

The legacy of pianist Art Tatum looms large over jazz. Nearly blind, he possessed a technical prowess that awed even the classical virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz, and his style was completely his own. Tatum's genius was in dissecting, reconstructing, and elaborating the repertoire of the American popular song, an approach that informed and inspired Charlie Parker and the bop generation. Tatum may be best appreciated in his solo work, where he was able to stretch out without overwhelming his sidemen. Recording intermittently from the 1930s until his death in 1956, Tatum made a profound impact on the art of the jazz piano.

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DISC 1 for 20th Century Piano Genius (CD) Album By Art Tatum (Artist)
1   Just Like A Butterfly (That's Caught In The Rain)
2   Tenderly
3   I Cover The Waterfront
4   Body And Soul
5   Someone To Watch Over Me
6   In A Sentimental Mood
7   Yesterdays
8   Willow Weep For Me
9   Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
10   Makin' Whoopee - (previously unreleased, incomplete)
11   Memories Of You
12   September Song
13   Begin The Beguine
14   I'll Never Be The Same
15   Over The Rainbow
16   Love For Sale
17   My Heart Stood Still
18   Sweet Lorraine
19   Louise - (previously unreleased, incomplete)
 
DISC 2 for 20th Century Piano Genius (CD) Album By Art Tatum (Artist)
1   Don't Blame Me
2   There Will Never Be Another You
3   Without A Song
4   Moon Song
5   You Took Advantage Of Me
6   Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day
7   Danny Boy
8   Some Other Spring - (previously unreleased)
9   Love For Sale - (previously unreleased)
10   Mighty Like A Rose - (previously unreleased)
11   Sweet Lorraine - (previously unreleased)
12   Someone To Watch Over Me - (previously unreleased)
13   Mine - (previously unreleased)
14   Too Marvelous For Words
15   Jitterbug Waltz
16   Mr. Freddie Blues
17   Body And Soul - (previously unreleased)
18   Yesterdays - (previously unreleased)
19   Tea For Two / Honeysuckle Rose - (previously unreleased)
20   Would You Like To Take A Walk? / After You've Gone - (previously unreleased)
 

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Review

New York Times (Publisher) (7/28/96, Sec.2, p.30) - "...document[s] probably the greatest instrumental talent in the history of jazz at the peak of his inventive powers....amid a small and appreciative group gathered around the piano, Tatum seems freed from any imperative except to enjoy himself, and we hear him taking completely different approaches to songs he had played...many times..."

Title Note

Solo performer: Art Tatum (piano).

Recorded live at the home of Ray Heindorf in Beverly Hills, California between 1950 and 1955. Includes liner notes by James Lester, as well as excerpts from a conversation between Hank Jones, Adam Makowicz, and Lou Stein.

20TH CENTURY PIANO GENIUS was previously released as two separate LPs, PIANO DISCOVERIES on 20th Century Fox (FTS 3029, 3033) and PIECES OF EIGHT on Smithsonian (R 029). It includes previously-unreleased material from those same sessions.

There is virtually no pianist, living or dead, who has possessed same amount of technical facility as Art Tatum. The Franz List of jazz, Tatum was known for his ability to play jaw-dropping runs up and down the piano. In fact, his skill was so amazing that he often sounded like two or more pianists playing at once.

On 20TH CENTURY PIANO GENIUS, the legendary pianist performs solo on all 39 tracks. Recorded informally in a Hollywood, California home, this disc highlights the perfectionism and sheer intensity of Tatum's musicianship. Each selection is expertly played, and the din of glasses clanking and people chatting between tunes actually adds intimacy to the recording; this is not some pristine studio endeavor, it's a listening party. Musical gems are found throughout, but the swinging "Love for Sale" and the stride-influenced "Body and Soul" are standout tracks. The CD package also contains insightful commentary on the brilliance of Tatum from pianists Hank Jones, Adam Makowicz, and Lou Stein.

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