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In 1932, a young, blind pianist from Ohio called Art Tatum was invited to what his biographer called "the welcoming committee from hell" when he arrived in New York.
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In 1932, a young, blind pianist from Ohio called Art Tatum was invited to what his biographer called "the welcoming committee from hell" when he arrived in New York.
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In 1932, a young, blind pianist from Ohio called Art Tatum was invited to what his biographer called "the welcoming committee from hell" when he arrived in New York.
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At his insistence, she listened to Charlie Parker solos, sang Art Tatum's piano lines, sought out jazz elders such as Von Freeman.
A Singer's Arrival, in Her Own Words Larry Blumenfeld 2011
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Stewart went on to collaborate with Art Tatum, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker, among others.
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 185 Phil Ramone 2011
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So I told him it was Art Tatum, the greatest jazz pianist who ever lived.
The Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Con Chapman 2011
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Tall, imposing and with a sonorous speaking voice, Mark was gifted with many talents, but he always knew -- since he heard Art Tatum as a kid -- that he was a jazzer.
Melody Breyer-Grell: Conversation With Mark Murphy -- The Last Word in Vocal Jazz? Melody Breyer-Grell 2011
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He began playing piano at age three and soon fell in love with the music of Earl Hines, Fats Waller, and Art Tatum.
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Tall, imposing and with a sonorous speaking voice, Mark was gifted with many talents, but he always knew -- since he heard Art Tatum as a kid -- that he was a jazzer.
Melody Breyer-Grell: Conversation With Mark Murphy -- The Last Word in Vocal Jazz? Melody Breyer-Grell 2011
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Tall, imposing and with a sonorous speaking voice, Mark was gifted with many talents, but he always knew -- since he heard Art Tatum as a kid -- that he was a jazzer.
Melody Breyer-Grell: Conversation With Mark Murphy -- The Last Word in Vocal Jazz? Melody Breyer-Grell 2011
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