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Replaying great piano performances: John Q. Walker on TED.com (TED Blog)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Imagine hearing great, departed pianists play again today, just as they would in person. At the 2007 EG conference, John Q. Walker shows how antique recordings from the likes of Glenn Gould and Art Tatum can be analyzed for precise...

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Vintage Vinyl (The Weight)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:11:00 GMT

Through the efforts of one dedicated man, you can download thousands of digitized recordings that he is currently working to upload from old 78s contained in his personal collection. These tracks, available free of charge, come from the greats of jazz, blues, country, bluegrass and more. They feature legends such as Art Tatum, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Bill Monroe, Billie Holiday, Count

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BOOK/MAGAZINE: Dick Twardzik Bio Lives! (All About Jazz)

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:00:53 GMT

Richard Twardzik, the rather haunted-looking pianist who was a mainstay of the Boston jazz scene in the early 1950s, recorded only once as a leader before dying at the age of 24 during a European tour with Chet Baker. His quirky, fluid style, influenced by Bud Powell and Art Tatum and sprinkled w...

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My favorite things Ohio (Marginal Revolution)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:58:00 GMT

... Day is a very good singer and do see Pillow Talk if you don't already know it. 5. Jazz : There is Art Tatum, especially the early Capitol work , not so much the later Pablo recordings. Billy Strayhorn was often behind the best Duke Ellington arrangements. 6. Classical music recording : George Szell's Beethoven's 3rd remains a landmark recording, or try his Piano Concerti set with Leon Fleisher....

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Vintage virtuoso - Martin Taylor (Scotsman.com)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:38:51 GMT

... as eight, was inspired by the fiery gypsy guitarist, although he credits jazz pianists such as Art Tatum and Bill Evans as later influences. He first met Grappelli casually in 1976, he explains, "but in '79, Diz Disley who was playing with him at the time, broke his wrist and I was asked to take his place for some concerts and a couple of TV shows, which I did and thought that was that."But...

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America’s Got Talent (Destination: Out)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:57:18 GMT

... Hard to say, what without that talent and all. Jarrett strikes us as something like a modern-day Art Tatum , someone who’s skill and pianistic genius sometimes outweighs his ability to figure out where to put it all (or, in Jarrett’s case alone, how to deal with those that don’t immediately share his appreciation for his own genius). This is most glaring on the solo sides. But when paired...

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OBITUARY: Goodbye, Gerald Wiggins (All About Jazz)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:44 GMT

DevraDoWrite reports that Gerald Wiggins died this morning in Los Angeles at the age of eighty-six. Encouraged when he was a youngster by Art Tatum, for decades Wiggins was revered by listeners and musicians--particularly by other pianists. Anyone familiar with his playing could recognize him immediately by his harmonic acuity, touch, use of space and wry turns of phrase. Jimmy Rowles, one of...

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Interesting Stoop Sale on First Street (Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:23:44 GMT

On First Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, I happened on a stoop sale with lots of LPs, found super-8 movies, Criterion Collection DVD's, art books, and film equipment. My dad collects classical and jazz LP's here' what I got for him: The Art Tatum Buddy DeFranco Quartet on Verve Bird and Diz on Verve In a Mellow toe by Johnny Hodges on Verve Die Dreigroschenoper: The original cast recording...

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Marcus Miller's fender bender (atHome Top Story)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Noted as a producer, arranger and composer for his associations with the likes of Miles Davis and Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller is also a skilled multi-instrumentalist adept in pop, soul, R&B and jazz. His new album Marcus finds him proficient on bass clarinet, drums, and various keyboards.

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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Is It Tatum Or...? (All About Jazz)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:01:08 GMT

In the 1970s, Red Garland told me about the pianists who influenced him when he was learning. He mentioned Nat Cole, James P. Johnson, Luckey Roberts, Teddy Wilson and Bud Powell. Then he said, Tatum, of course was the master. He was Mr. Piano. The first time I heard a Tatum record--I think it was "Tiger Rag"--I thought it was at least three pianists...

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Is It Tatum Or...? (Rifftides)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:31:00 GMT

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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Art Tatum Re-Performance at the Apollo Theater (All About Jazz)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:18:42 GMT

Zenph Studios, a software company specializing in the re-creation of musical recordings using a proprietary blend of computerized and human analysis, announces a revolutionary new show featuring the artistry of legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum. Through Zenph's unique process, one of the jazz legend's most famous albums will be re-performed live onstage using high-resolution "SE" reproducing...

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Review: Present Music goes wild at the zoo (JSOnline)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:27:24 GMT

... 8 p.m., the big audience was herded into the zoo's Peck Welcome Center for the concert proper. Artistic director Kevin Stalheim sunk his claws into his animal theme. Randall Woolf's "Gorillas" opened the program, with images of gorillas looking noble, contemplative, affectionate, etc., as a live string quartet and recorded tracks combined in Jimi Hendrix meets Kronos Quartet rock 'n' roll.Helmers...

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Final Downtown arena design unveiled (Toledo Free Press)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

... to the KeyBank branch on Madison Avenue will be home to a sculpture that honors local jazz legend Art Tatum.Inside the building, the team store, a banquet facility and a plaza were designed to be at street level to allow activity from the outside on non-event days. The lower seating bowl will feature an area of retractable seats for concerts. The video scoreboard will be comparable in size...

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Tatum Jazz festival changes make for 'new adventure' (Toledo Free Press)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This year's Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival will feature several changes, including a different...

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Jason Marsalis keeps music in motion (Toledo Free Press)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When Jason Marsalis plays the drums at the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival, he'll do much more ...

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Different music scenes influence Jonathan Batiste (Toledo Free Press)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For jazz musician Jonathan Batiste, his performance at Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival will be like...

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Albright on jamming with Clinton, paying tribute to Stax (Toledo Free Press)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

... great day for me I never will forget.”Albright will be on alto sax when he takes the stage for the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival June 14 at Promenade Park. He'll play as part of Guitars and Saxes with Peter White, Jeff Lorber, Jessy J and Jeff Golub. Tickets are $10 for Friday, $25 for Saturday or Sunday and $40 for both Saturday and Sunday.The 50-year-old horn player will spotlight a...

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South Pacific, Indiana Jones On Your Phone, Art Tatum Lives and more! (usa today)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:28:00 GMT

June 3, 2008 News | New Releases | Artists | Podcasts | Series | Soundtracks | Join Mailing Lists New South Pacific Video, Newsletter Exclusive! South Pacific: The New Broadway Cast Recording of the Tony-Nominated South Pacific revival featuring Kelli O'Hara is available now! As a treat for newsletter subscribers, you can be the first to see Kelli O'Hara in this exclusive performance of "Wonderful...

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RIP, Bo Diddley (Wolves Can Shuffle Cards.)

noreply@blogger.com (Pokerwolf) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:32:00 GMT

Thanks for your talent, your insight, and your creativity . Tell Howlin' Wolf, Professor Longhair, and Art Tatum that all of you won't be forgotten and that you're all missed.

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