Recorded live in the spring of 1949, at the “Just Jazz” concert, presented by Gene Norman at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. From the album Piano Starts Here released first time in 1968.

There are many Art Tatum records available, but this is the one to pull out to amaze friends, particularly with Tatum’s wondrous version of “Tiger Rag,” during which he sounds like three pianists jamming together. This CD consists of Tatum’s first studio session as a leader (which resulted in “Tea for Two,” “St. Louis Blues,” “Tiger Rag,” and “Sophisticated Lady”) and a remarkable solo concert performance from the spring of 1949. While “Tiger Rag” dwarfs everything else, the live set is highlighted by a very adventurous, yet seemingly effortless exploration of “Yesterdays,” a ridiculously rapid “I Know That You Know,” and the hard-cooking “Tatum Pole Boogie.” This is an essential set of miraculous music that cannot be praised highly enough. [source]

Art Tatum – Piano

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dedicated the man I love]