Art Tatum, born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, learned to play the piano by ear, developing a very fast playing style while maintaining accuracy. It did not take long for his talent to gain national attention, as notables including Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong made certain they heard him play while they were in Toledo. Tatum was well advanced in jazz piano, playing styles that would be heard nearly a decade later in the bebop era. Tonight we hear his Yesterdays. Also, music from Frederico Garcia Lorca, Steve Reich and Valentin Silvestrov.
Also Featured Tonight:
David Lang / For Love Is Strong
J.S. Bach and Uri Caine / The Nobody Knows Variation
Dave Samuels and David Friedman / A Night in Tunisia
Thelonious Monk / Misterioso
Zakir Hussain / You And Me
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