4053796005472

Original Albums - Milestones Of A Jazzlegend

Tatum, Art

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Format: 10CD

Cat No: 600547

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Release Date:  13 December 2019

Label:  Documents

Packaging Type:  Box Set

No of Units:  10

Barcode:  4053796005472

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

  • Description

    Art Tatum (1909-1956) is one of the most important jazz pianists of all time, a role model even for Generation Y players like Christian Sands, born in 1989. Along with Earl Hines, Tatum was the style-setting pianist and a link between the early pioneers of jazz, such as Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and James P. Johnson, and the bebop greats of modern jazz, all of whom were inspired by Tatum's modern sense of harmony. Charlie Parker is said to have worked as a dish washer in a club for weeks only to get closer to and more familiar with Tatum's playing. Already at the age of 20, Tatum, who had perfect pitch and was severely visually impaired, had gained tremendous popularity in his home state Ohio thanks to regular club appearances and his own radio show. In 1932 he came to New York for the first time as the accompanist of singer Adelaide Hall, where he immediately proved his abilities by coming out as the winner in a competition with his predecessors Waller and Johnson. In the jazz capitals New York, Chicago and Los Angeles he was booked for months with his solo performances. His only ever trip abroad took him to England in 1938. He led a successful trio with bassist Slam Stewart and guitarist Tiny Grimes from 1943-45, which became a model for Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole and many others. Tatum arguably made his best recordings in 1953 in conjunction with jazz impresario Norman Granz, all of which are presented here in the interplay between group and solo recordings. Tatum's intense lifestyle and alcoholism never affected his performances, but ultimately led to his early death from kidney failure in 1956 at the age of 47.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - My Blue Heaven
      • 2. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Blues In B Flat
      • 3. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Street Of Dreams
      • 4. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Idaho
      • 5. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - 'S Wonderful
      • 6. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Hands Across The Table
      • 7. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Old Fashioned Love
      • 8. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - I'm Left With The Blues In My Heart
      • 9. Can't We Be Friends
      • 10. Elegy
      • 11. This Can't Be Love
      • 12. Dixieland Band
      • 13. Humoresque
      • 14. Begin The Beguine
      • 15. Judy

      Disc 2

      • 1. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - Night And Day
      • 2. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - The Moon Is Low
      • 3. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - In A Sentimental Mood
      • 4. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - This Can't Be Love
      • 5. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - I Won't Dance
      • 6. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - Moon Song
      • 7. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - You Took Advantage Of Me
      • 8. Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, John Simmons, Alvin Stoller - I Surrender Dear
      • 9. The Man I Love
      • 10. Over The Rainbow
      • 11. Memories Of You
      • 12. Body And Soul
      • 13. Makin' Whoopee
      • 14. Mighty Like A Rose

      Disc 3

      • 1. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - Perdido
      • 2. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - Hallelujah
      • 3. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - I'll Never Be The Same
      • 4. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - How High The Moon
      • 5. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - What Is This Thing Called Love
      • 6. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - More Than You Know
      • 7. Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich - Makin' Whoopee
      • 8. Love For Sale
      • 9. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
      • 10. Louise
      • 11. Come Rain Or Come Shine
      • 12. I'm Coming Virginia
      • 13. Embraceable You

      Disc 4

      • 1. Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Art Tatum, Buddy Rich - Plaid
      • 2. Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Art Tatum, John Simmons, Buddy Rich - Somebody Loves Me
      • 3. Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Art Tatum, John Simmons, Buddy Rich - Deep Purple
      • 4. Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Art Tatum, Red Callender, Buddy Rich - September Song
      • 5. Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Art Tatum, Buddy Rich - Verve Blues
      • 6. Tenderly
      • 7. Sittin' And Rockin'
      • 8. There'll Never Be Another You
      • 9. I've Got The World On A String
      • 10. You Took Advantage Of Me
      • 11. Yesterdays
      • 12. What Does It Take

      Disc 5

      • 1. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Blues In C
      • 2. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - A Foggy Day
      • 3. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - You're Mine You
      • 4. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Undecided
      • 5. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Under A Blanket Of Blue
      • 6. Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - Makin' Whoopee
      • 7. Isn't This A Lovely Day
      • 8. In A Sentimental Mood
      • 9. Have You Met Miss Jones?
      • 10. Stompin At The Savoy
      • 11. Taboo
      • 12. Without A Song
      • 13. My Last Affair

      Disc 6

      • 1. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Just One Of Those Things
      • 2. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Blue Lou
      • 3. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Some Other Spring
      • 4. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - If
      • 5. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - More Than You Know
      • 6. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Love For Sale
      • 7. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Trio Blues
      • 8. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
      • 9. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - I´ll Never Be The Same
      • 10. Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - Isn't It Romantic
      • 11. September Song
      • 12. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You
      • 13. Night And Day
      • 14. Jitterbug Waltz
      • 15. You're Driving Me Crazy What Did I Do
      • 16. Stars Fell On Alabama
      • 17. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
      • 18. Blue Moon

      Disc 7

      • 1. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - Deep Night
      • 2. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - This Can´t Be Love
      • 3. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - Memories Of You
      • 4. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - Once In A While
      • 5. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - A Foggy Day
      • 6. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - Makin´ Whoopee
      • 7. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - You´re Mine You
      • 8. Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass - Lover Man
      • 9. Someone To Watch Over Me
      • 10. The Very Thought Of You
      • 11. I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
      • 12. I'll See You Again
      • 13. Stardust
      • 14. Where Or When
      • 15. Stay As Sweet As You Are

      Disc 8

      • 1. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - Gone With the Wind
      • 2. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - All the Things You Are
      • 3. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - Have You Met Miss Jones?
      • 4. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - My One and Only Love
      • 5. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - Night and Day
      • 6. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - My Ideal
      • 7. Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglas - Where or When
      • 8. I Cover The Waterfront
      • 9. Fine And Dandy
      • 10. All The Things You Are
      • 11. I'm In The Mood For Love
      • 12. Willow Weep For Me
      • 13. When A Woman Loves A Man
      • 14. Ain't Misbehavin'
      • 15. Love Me Or Leave Me

      Disc 9

      • 1. Ill Wind
      • 2. I'll See You In My Dreams
      • 3. Blue Skies
      • 4. Lover Come Back To Me
      • 5. Would You Like To Take A Walk
      • 6. I've Got A Crush On You
      • 7. Japanese Sandman
      • 8. Aunt Hagar's Blues
      • 9. Too Marvelous For Words
      • 10. Just Like A Butterfly That's Caught In The Wind
      • 11. Gone With The Wind
      • 12. Danny Boy
      • 13. Blue Lou
      • 14. They Can't Take That Away From Me
      • 15. Tea For Two
      • 16. It's The Talk Of The Town
      • 17. Caravan

      Disc 10

      • 1. There's A Small Hotel
      • 2. The Way You Look Tonight
      • 3. Cherokee
      • 4. Sophisticated Lady
      • 5. You Go To My Head
      • 6. Dancing In The Dark
      • 7. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
      • 8. After You've Gone
      • 9. I Won't Dance
      • 10. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
      • 11. Lullaby In Rhythm
      • 12. Out Of Nowhere
      • 13. So Beats My Heart For You
      • 14. Moonglow
      • 15. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
      • 16. It's Only A Paper Moon
      • 17. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
      • 18. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me