This 1952 live album captures Art Tatum in concert, showcasing his legendary improvisational prowess and harmonic sophistication in front of a captivated audience. It stands as a testament to his enduring influence on jazz piano.
- The concert was recorded at the Guild Theatre in New York City.
- The album was produced by Columbia Records producer George Avakian.
- Columbia Records released the album on March 17, 1952.
Art Tatum was a jazz pianist from Toledo, Ohio, widely considered one of the greatest performers of his instrument. By 1952, Tatum was at the tail end of his career, having already established his virtuosic reputation decades prior.
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