Details / Tracklist: |
01. "Tea for Two" 02. "St. Louis Blues" 03. "Tiger Rag" 04. "Aunt Hagar's Blues" 05. "8 Humoresques, Op. 101, B. 187: Humoresque" 06. "Sweet Lorraine" 07. "9:15 Revue: Get Happy" 08. "The Jitterbug Waltz" 09. "Tatum Pole Boogie" 10. "Cherokee" 11. "Lover Come Back to Me!" 12. "Elegie: Elegy" 13. "Hallelujah" 14. "Willow Weep for Me" 15. "Emaline" 16. "Yesterdays" 17. "I Know that You Know"
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Description: | Art Tatum-Improvisations is a clever and completely appropriate bit of artist and repertoire marketing. Art Tatum (1909-1956) possessed perhaps the most complete and thorough knowledge of the Great American Songbook (and traditional classical music) and the most commanding piano technique of any American jazz artist. Anecdotal stories of his near-supernatural playing abound. With Art Tatum-Improvisations, the focus is not on the artist's original compositions, but his interpretations of other's compositions. This approach correctly casts improvisation as composition in real time, giving improvisation equal billing with composition.? &© 2004. Made in Canada. Comes in a standard-size jewel case with a clear tray. 4pp fold-out booklet has notes in English. Playing time 62:00.
Recorded 3-5 July 2003 at the Performing Arts Centre, The Country Day School, King City, Ontario, Canada.
Cover image: ?Love Song? (1998, mixed media on canvas) Deceus, Francks (Contemporary Artist) / Private collection / www.bridgeman.co.uk |
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Producer: |
Bonnie Silver, Norbert Kraft |
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No. of tracks: |
17 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
8559130 |
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