"First you speak of Art Tatum, then you take a deep breath and speak of all other pianists." So said Dizzy Gillespie. Fletcher Henderson said: “I think we are in the presence of the greatest talent you or I will ever hear.” Dave Brubeck said: “I think there is as much chance of another Tatum showing up as there is another Mozart.” Tatum’s astonishing virtuosity, fully evident even on his debut recording in 1933, is nearly unmatched in jazz history. If this is your introduction to the man Count Basie called "the eighth wonder of the world", prepare to be astonished.

There are many more videos like this one in the Jazz History playlist on this channel. Don't miss the one on Dorothy Donegan, about whom Art Tatum said: "She's the only one who can make me practice." (And whose video I subtitled 'The greatest pianist you never heard.')
   • DOROTHY DONEGAN (The greatest pianist...  

If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the
JAZZ TACTICS playlist.

JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS
Do You Speak Jazz?    • YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO IMPROVISE / J...  
What Makes Jazz Jazz?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Why I Can't Teach You Jazz    • WHY I CAN'T TEACH YOU JAZZ (a theoret...  
What's So Great About Chet Baker?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Improvising on Rhythm Changes    • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM CHANGES Jazz Ta...  

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers advice and tips for musicians and music students, based on more than forty years of experience as a professional musician.

LEAVE A TIP
Because I do not own the copyright to the video clips, the jazz history series cannot be monetized. If you want to express appreciation for the work that has gone into producing this series, you can leave a tip by clicking the THANKS button on other videos on this channel. Thanks!

PLAYLISTS
This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel:
   / @chasesanborn  

MORE INFORMATION
For more indepth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase's books and online lesson options on his website:

http://www.chasesanborn.com