Art Tatum Live

This music, previously unreleased, was recorded during four live broadcast sessions in New York City at Cafe Society, Birdland and The Bandbox between 1951 and 1953.

This CD is both a textbook in piano playing and also a thriller, because what Tatum does, seems impossible. He was one of the most brilliant pianists - in any genre - who ever lived.

The tunes on this CD have never been previously released and the music was originally recorded live on Steve Allen's Tonight Show and in clubs in New York, Washington D.C. and Chicago during the year before Tatum died.

The music on this CD has never been previously released. All the music reveals Tatum's total command of the keyboard and also his unequalled talent for improvisation and high-speed stride playing.

Art Tatum was one of the most brilliant pianists - in any genre - who ever lived. This is the second of an eight CD, 188-track set comprised of previously unissued broadcast performances by the legendary jazz pianist.

This is the first of a nine-volume 18-track set, comprised primarily of previously unissued performances by the legendary jazz pianist. While the tracks here are from the earlier part of Tatum's career, his astonishing technique and creative brilliance are all impressively showcased here.

Art Tatum was possibly the greatest American jazz pianist of all time - his harmonic daring, rhythmic ingenuity, incredibly precise timing and overall inventiveness have never been equaled.

This live CD was recorded at the newly-opened Embers Club in New York City in 1951. Art Tatum was a true, unique genius of jazz. His lightning speed, dynamics, nuances and complex ideas on the keyboard have never been equaled.