Art Tatum

Definition: Art Tatum

Art Tatum

Noun

1. United States jazz pianist who was almost completely blind; his innovations influenced many other jazz musicians (1910-1956).

Synonyms: Art Tatum

Synonyms: Arthur Tatum (n), Tatum (n). (additional references)

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Specialty Definition: Art Tatum

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Art Tatum (October 13, 1909 - November 4, 1956) was a famous jazz pianist known for his virtuosic playing and creative improvisation.

Arthur Tatum was born in Toledo, Ohio. From birth he suffered from cataracts which left him with only very limited vision in one eye. he played piano from his youth, and played professionally in Ohio before moving to New York City in 1932.

Tatum drew inspiration from his comtemporaties, James P. Johnson and Fats Waller, and had a great influence on other famous jazz pianists, such as Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.

Tatum was widely recognized among his colleagues as the most gifted jazz pianist alive. When he walked into a club where Fats Waller was playing, Waller supposedly said "I play the piano, but God is in the house tonight."

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Art Tatum died in Los Angeles, California.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Art Tatum."

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Books	Art Tatum (reference) Jazz Masters: Art Tatum (reference) Too Marvelous for Words: The Life and Genius of Art Tatum (reference) (more book examples)
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