Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces

Art Tatum - Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces

Best of the Pablo Solo Masterpieces
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Artist: Art Tatum
Brand: TATUM,ART
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-11-04
Music Label: Pablo
Soundtracks:
  1. Too Marvelous For Words
  2. I've Got The World On A String
  3. Stompin' At The Savoy
  4. You Go To My Head
  5. Makin' Whoopee
  6. Stardust
  7. Crazy Rhythm
  8. Mean To Me
  9. Body And Soul
  10. Ain't Misbehavin'
  11. I Cover The Waterfront
  12. Would You Like To Take A Walk?
  13. Cherokee
  14. In A Sentimental Mood
  15. Night And Day
  16. Tea For Two
  17. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
  18. Over The Rainbow
  19. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
  20. Someone To Watch Over Me

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Music Review: I finally understand why critics react so!!!
Rating: 5 Stars

Without doubt Art Tatum is a genius. As has been written many times classical pianists were often moved to tears by his skills, Fats Waller once said "I play the piano but God is in the house tonight" to introduce this giant, Oscar Peterson on hearing him play was so intimidated he stopped playing for a short while! His music undoubtedly influenced many of the later bebop musicians and those who know far more than me have said he is unequalled and may never be matched! However despite these accolades some critics have accused him of having too much technique! Having bought this (my first album admittedly) I sadly and gleefully understand why! I am a huge jazz fan since Adam was a lad and probably before, but what is amazing is the level of complexity and technique displayed here, so let me first defend and chastise these critics and then move onto the album!

Take I've got the world on a string as a quintessential example of this enormous talent and reason for criticism, I have listened to Diana Krall, Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra to name a few perform this piece both vocally and instrumentally, all excellently and differently performed but when I heard Tatum play it I felt weak, I didn't think it was possible to do this not only play in such a manner but I found myself listening not merely out of joy or amazement but with a fear that I would miss something and a realization that if I didn't give my full attention to the piece I wouldn't understand what he was doing. Here then is the crux of the "too much technique" criticism, one can argue unless you are an ardent jazz fan or accomplished musician this music can be overwhelming! His virtuosity is truly incredulous, that having been said are we to believe that because we are not all professional golfers we cannot appreciate Tiger Woods dominance, Michael Jordan or the Agassis', Sampras', Federers', Ansel Adams', Maya Angelous' Picassos' of the world??

Now the album itself, each of the songs is a gem and a masterpiece in and off itself! If you want to (mischievously) scare a friend who plays the piano let them take a listen, but a few standout as being iconic and transcendent as sated before I've got the world on a string where he hints at Our love is here to stay? With a few notes, Makin' Whoopee is no longer the tongue in cheek song, Stardust is almost operatic and has a sad feel to it that is undeniable, Ain't Misbehavin sounds completely different, Cherokee and In a sentimental mood', all take on new meaning and at times I swear I heard echoes of a bass but I had to keep reminding my self he's soloing! But what really blew me away was Over the Rainbow, as touching as Judy Garland's performance is it pales in comparison!!

Enjoy this album but be prepared to feel tired and elated when you are finished!
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Media Type: CD
Artist: TATUM,ART
Title: BEST OF THE PABLO SOLO MASTERPIECES
Street Release Date: 11/04/2003
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Genre: JAZZ

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