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Music : The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 6
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 6 by: Art Tatum |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0025218043724 Label: Pablo Manufacturer: Pablo Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Pablo Release Date: February 08, 1994 Studio: Pablo Sales Rank: 94888 Disc 1:
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 Rating: - Truly A Solo MasterpieceBefore Norman Granz brought Art Tatum into the studio a half-dozen times in 1955-56 to record what would become known as the "Group Masterpieces," he brought the legendary pianist into the studio nearly a dozen times from 1953-55 to record what would become the eight CD volumes of the "Solo Masterpieces." (By the way, feel free to check out my reviews of Group Masterpieces Volumes 3, 4 & 6, and of the Boxed Set collecting all eight volumes.) Art Tatum is arguably the greatest pianist in the history of jazz, and the world owes a great debt to Mr. Granz for having the insight to document him in such variety and quantity. For those of you who are hesitating because this is a solo jazz recording, don't! Art has a style of playing flurries ... Read More: Rating: - MemoriesI used to play this record (vinyl, that is) back in the 70s when I was in college and had a jazz show on my college radio station, WCNI. Pablo had put out a boxed set of all of Tatum's solo work, recorded in the early 50s by Norman Granz. I particularly enjoyed Tatum's rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" and played it often as a signature song on my show. Having found all of the work available on CD, this was the first volume I bought, and it brought back great memories. More than that, though, it brought Tatum's refreshing, exciting style into the 90s and beyond. Where else can you find a rendition of "Just Like a Butterfly That's Caught in the Rain?" All of the Tatum Solo Masterpiece CDs are 5-star winners; it's just that this ... Read More: |
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