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Art Tatum

Jazz pianist widely regarded as a musical genius, who influenced countless musicians with his harmonic complexities and unusual chord sequences.
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Album Highlights

  • The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 6
    Art Tatum
    The Tatum Group Masterp …
  • The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces
    Art Tatum
    The Complete Pablo Grou …
  • Art Tatum & Ben Webster Quartet
    Art Tatum / The Art Tat … / Ben Webs …
    Art Tatum & Ben Web …
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Artists Moods

  • Complex
  • Energetic
  • Joyous
  • Passionate
  • Sophisticated
  • Cheerful
  • Reserved
  • Stylish
  • Sweet
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Rollicking

Artists Themes

  • Relaxation
  • Reminiscing
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Imagination

Art Tatum

Art Tatum - Artist Details

Active

1920s - 1950s

Born

October 13, 1909 in Toledo, OH

Died

November 5, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Swing Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz Stride Boogie-Woogie
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