The Art of Jazz Piano

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• Art Tatum: The Art of Jazz Piano is still the only documentary portrait of the greatest jazz pianist ever. Using photographs and some rare footage of Tatum and his contemporaries, the film reconstructs his genius. Included are interviews with musicians who played with him or who were influenced strongly by him: Guitarists Tiny Grimes & Les Paul, and pianists Marian McPartland, Hank Jones, Dick Hym

Still the only documentary portrait of the greatest jazz pianist ever. Interviews with Tiny Grimes, Les Paul, George Shearing and Hank Jones-plus rare footage and photos-combine to tell the tale of the ultimate musician's musician; includes Tiger Rag; My Ideal; Humoresque; I Got Rhythm; Rosetta; Ain't Misbehavin' , and more!