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The Great Tatum.
- Source :
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American Legacy: Celebrating African-American History & Culture . Summer2009, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p71-72. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- An biography of African American jazz pianist Art Tatum is presented. The author examines Tatum's success and legacy, noting the racial and financial barriers of 1920s and 1930s America, and provides quotations about Tatum from other jazz musicians including Eric Reed and Charlie Parker. Tatum's improvisational musical style and later life are also addressed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10867201
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Legacy: Celebrating African-American History & Culture
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 55603873