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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 1
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins, 16 page(s)
The first of eight CDs reissuing the 119 piano solo performances that Art Tatum recorded for Norman Granz during four marathon record sessions has its moments, although in general this series lacks the excitement of Tatum's earliest recordings. The pianist interprets such standards an this first volume as "Body an...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins, 16 page(s)
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The first of eight CDs reissuing the 119 piano solo performances that Art Tatum recorded for Norman Granz during four marathon record sessions has its moments, although in general this series lacks the excitement of Tatum's earliest recordings. The pianist interprets such standards an this first volume as "Body and Soul," "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Willow Weep for Me." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 4 mins, 15 page(s)
The second of eight CDs in this series of solo performances taken from four marathon record sessions has among its highlights "Elegy," "This Can't Be Love" and "Tea for Two," but in qeneral this series lacks the excitement of Tatum's earliest recordings. Excellent but somewhat predictable performances by the class...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 4 mins, 15 page(s)
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The second of eight CDs in this series of solo performances taken from four marathon record sessions has among its highlights "Elegy," "This Can't Be Love" and "Tea for Two," but in qeneral this series lacks the excitement of Tatum's earliest recordings. Excellent but somewhat predictable performances by the classic virtuoso. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 3
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 3 mins, 16 page(s)
The third of eight CDs in the Norman Granz series of Tatum piano solos is highlighted by "Yesterdays," "Prisoner of Love" and "Begin the Beguine" among others. He did little prior preparation for the four marathon sessions that resulted in a dozen LPs (now reissued as eight CDs), so this series lacks the excitemen...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 3 mins, 16 page(s)
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The third of eight CDs in the Norman Granz series of Tatum piano solos is highlighted by "Yesterdays," "Prisoner of Love" and "Begin the Beguine" among others. He did little prior preparation for the four marathon sessions that resulted in a dozen LPs (now reissued as eight CDs), so this series lacks the excitement and adventure of his earliest recordings although it is still enjoyable in its own right. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 4
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 6 mins, 15 page(s)
On the fourth volume in this eight-CD series, Tatum sounds at his best on "Ill Wind" and "The Man I Love." Taken from the 119 piano solos he cut for Norman Granz in four lengthy recording sessions during 1953-55, these performances are concise, relaxed, and surprisingly predictable, if virtuosic. ~ Scott Yanow, Al...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 6 mins, 15 page(s)
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On the fourth volume in this eight-CD series, Tatum sounds at his best on "Ill Wind" and "The Man I Love." Taken from the 119 piano solos he cut for Norman Granz in four lengthy recording sessions during 1953-55, these performances are concise, relaxed, and surprisingly predictable, if virtuosic. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 6
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 2 mins, 15 page(s)
Volume Six of this eight-CD series features Tatum interpreting such standards as "Night and Day," "Cherokee," "Happy Feet" and "Someone to Watch Over Me" with taste and melodic creativity. There are no real barnburners or new revelations on this generally relaxed set, but the music should please Tatum's fans. ~ Sc...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 2 mins, 15 page(s)
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Volume Six of this eight-CD series features Tatum interpreting such standards as "Night and Day," "Cherokee," "Happy Feet" and "Someone to Watch Over Me" with taste and melodic creativity. There are no real barnburners or new revelations on this generally relaxed set, but the music should please Tatum's fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 7
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins, 16 page(s)
The next-to-last volume in this eight CD-series features interpretations of a variety of standards, including "Moon Song," "Japanese Sandman," "Moonlight on the Ganges" and even "Mighty like a Rose." Taken from the 119 numbers that Tatum recorded for Norman Granz during four marathon sessions, the music is pleasin...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins, 16 page(s)
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The next-to-last volume in this eight CD-series features interpretations of a variety of standards, including "Moon Song," "Japanese Sandman," "Moonlight on the Ganges" and even "Mighty like a Rose." Taken from the 119 numbers that Tatum recorded for Norman Granz during four marathon sessions, the music is pleasing, if at times a bit too relaxed for those who would like to hear the virtuoso really tear into these pieces. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music...
The next-to-last volume in this eight CD-series features interpretations of a variety of standards, including "Moon Song," "Japanese Sandman," "Moonlight on the Ganges" and even "Mighty like a Rose." Taken from the 119 numbers that Tatum recorded for Norman Granz during four marathon sessions, the music is pleasing, if at times a bit too relaxed for those who would like to hear the virtuoso really tear into these pieces. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1955-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 8
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 7 mins, 17 page(s)
The final volume of this eight-CD (and originally 12-LP) series is similar to the first seven in that Tatum melodically improvises on a variety of standards, in this case such tunes as "She's Funny That Way," "I Won't Dance," "Begin the Beguine" and "Humoresque." Few revelations occur (most of the interpretations...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 1992), 1 hour 7 mins, 17 page(s)
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The final volume of this eight-CD (and originally 12-LP) series is similar to the first seven in that Tatum melodically improvises on a variety of standards, in this case such tunes as "She's Funny That Way," "I Won't Dance," "Begin the Beguine" and "Humoresque." Few revelations occur (most of the interpretations are in the same relaxed medium tempo) but the music is typically well-played and generally quite enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Gu...
The final volume of this eight-CD (and originally 12-LP) series is similar to the first seven in that Tatum melodically improvises on a variety of standards, in this case such tunes as "She's Funny That Way," "I Won't Dance," "Begin the Beguine" and "Humoresque." Few revelations occur (most of the interpretations are in the same relaxed medium tempo) but the music is typically well-played and generally quite enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1956-08-15
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Pablo
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The Best of Art Tatum: The Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces
performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 2003), 1 hour 17 mins, 20 page(s)
The Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces collects 20 tracks from the original seven-disc box set of recordings made by influential jazz pianist Art Tatum between 1953 and 1956. Featuring Tatum alone at the piano, producer Norman Granz intended these sessions as a spotlight for the artist, and as such, they deliver...
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performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Pablo, 2003), 1 hour 17 mins, 20 page(s)
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The Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces collects 20 tracks from the original seven-disc box set of recordings made by influential jazz pianist Art Tatum between 1953 and 1956. Featuring Tatum alone at the piano, producer Norman Granz intended these sessions as a spotlight for the artist, and as such, they deliver a portrait of the genius technician in the latter stage of his career. Although Tatum's brilliant early work is the place to start list...
The Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces collects 20 tracks from the original seven-disc box set of recordings made by influential jazz pianist Art Tatum between 1953 and 1956. Featuring Tatum alone at the piano, producer Norman Granz intended these sessions as a spotlight for the artist, and as such, they deliver a portrait of the genius technician in the latter stage of his career. Although Tatum's brilliant early work is the place to start listening to his unique style, the Pablo sessions are nonetheless essential listening for Tatum fanatics. Also, given the exhaustive nature of the original 120-track box set, this compilation is a welcome development. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1953-12-29
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Pablo
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Chick Corea: Solo Piano - Originals
performed by Chick Corea, 1941- (Stretch, 2000), 1 hour 5 mins, 13 page(s)
Perhaps hearkening back to 1971's two-volume Piano Improvisations, pianist Chick Corea issues this majestic, two-part solo recording, the first disc of which features his original compositions. The music spans Corea's career thus far: opening with "Brasilia" and then "Yellow Nimbus" -- the latter written for flame...
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performed by Chick Corea, 1941- (Stretch, 2000), 1 hour 5 mins, 13 page(s)
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Perhaps hearkening back to 1971's two-volume Piano Improvisations, pianist Chick Corea issues this majestic, two-part solo recording, the first disc of which features his original compositions. The music spans Corea's career thus far: opening with "Brasilia" and then "Yellow Nimbus" -- the latter written for flamenco guitarist Paco De Lucia -- he goes on to play "Armando's Rhumba," three selections from the 1983 solo piano album Children's Songs,...
Perhaps hearkening back to 1971's two-volume Piano Improvisations, pianist Chick Corea issues this majestic, two-part solo recording, the first disc of which features his original compositions. The music spans Corea's career thus far: opening with "Brasilia" and then "Yellow Nimbus" -- the latter written for flamenco guitarist Paco De Lucia -- he goes on to play "Armando's Rhumba," three selections from the 1983 solo piano album Children's Songs, and then a short, to-the-point "Spain," probably his most famous piece. (The finale, "Children's Song #12," runs over thirteen minutes.) Curiously, he also includes two preludes by classical composer Alexander Scriabin -- one of which he also played solo on 1986's Trio Music: Live in Europe. In an engaging twist, Corea plays four consecutive free improvisations, each inspired by an image or idea solicited from members of the concert audience: "April Snow," "The Chase," "The Falcon," and "Swedish Landscape" (The last title came from Corea himself). Each is a marvel of improvisational ingenuity and technical poise. To give credit where it is due, the idea of a two-part series featuring originals and standards was executed earlier by a much younger pianist, Ethan Iverson on Construction Zone and Deconstruction Zone. But regardless, Corea's two-disc opus serves as a sort of state-of-the-union address for his musicianship and piano mastery. While his chameleonic ways over the years have yielded some mixed results, this is Corea "unplugged," if you will, and at his very best. ~ David R. Adler, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1999-11-30
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Chick Corea, 1941-
Author / Creator
Chick Corea, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Stretch
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Chick Corea: Solo Piano: Standards
performed by Chick Corea, 1941- (Stretch, 2000), 1 hour 15 mins, 13 page(s)
Part two of Corea's solo piano series features standard tunes. There is a preponderance of Thelonious Monk music: "Monk's Dream," "Blue Monk," "Ask Me Now," and "'Round Midnight." Bud Powell, another piano legend whose music Corea has recorded and studied closely over the years, is represented by "Dusk in Sandi" a...
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performed by Chick Corea, 1941- (Stretch, 2000), 1 hour 15 mins, 13 page(s)
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Part two of Corea's solo piano series features standard tunes. There is a preponderance of Thelonious Monk music: "Monk's Dream," "Blue Monk," "Ask Me Now," and "'Round Midnight." Bud Powell, another piano legend whose music Corea has recorded and studied closely over the years, is represented by "Dusk in Sandi" and "Oblivion." The more universally familiar selections are "But Beautiful," "Thinking of You," "Yesterdays," "It Could Happen to You,"...
Part two of Corea's solo piano series features standard tunes. There is a preponderance of Thelonious Monk music: "Monk's Dream," "Blue Monk," "Ask Me Now," and "'Round Midnight." Bud Powell, another piano legend whose music Corea has recorded and studied closely over the years, is represented by "Dusk in Sandi" and "Oblivion." The more universally familiar selections are "But Beautiful," "Thinking of You," "Yesterdays," "It Could Happen to You," "So in Love," "How Deep Is the Ocean," and "Brazil." Corea knows this music intimately and is uniquely able to mine each selection for fresh insights and possibilities. There are few pianists alive who equal Corea in stature and influence, and this beautiful concert recording reminds us of his continuing importance as an interpreter of jazz tradition. ~ David R. Adler, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1999-11
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Chick Corea, 1941-
Author / Creator
Chick Corea, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Stretch
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