Art Tatum by Arnold Laubich
Art Tatum is generally acknowledged to be the greatest jazz pianist of all time. This is both a catalog and a source book to his recorded music. Included in this meticulously constructed computer-aided discography are the details of 629 issued performances on 224 different record labels originating in 19 countries, as well as 238 unissued performances, with an easy-to-use chronological discography, an unissued sessions list, a compilation of issued discs, cross-referenced with the chronological discography, an alphabetical index of titles, a musician index, and an 'Imitatums' section, which lists efforts by other musicians to play in Tatum's style.
A comprehensive discography, a superb artifactual portrait of the artist, that easily surmounts previous attempts to document the formidable Tatum legacyBy any standard the work is first rate. * American Music *
If Tatum is your God then this has to be your bible. No serious Tatum collector can afford to be without it. * Jazz Journal *
Recommended for music collections in college and university libraries, conservatory libraries, and public libraries with large collections of popular music. * CHOICE *
A superb effort...There is no doubt that this will become the standard Tatum reference of the future. Mozart has 'K' listings and now Tatum will have his 'L&S' listing. * Cadence Magazine *
A superb effort...There is no doubt that this will become the standard Tatum reference of the future. Mozart has 'K' listings and now Tatum will have his 'L&S' listing. * Cadence Magazine *
If Tatum is your God then this has to be your bible. No serious Tatum collector can afford to be without it. * Jazz Journal *
Recommended for music collections in college and university libraries, conservatory libraries, and public libraries with large collections of popular music. * CHOICE *
A superb effort...There is no doubt that this will become the standard Tatum reference of the future. Mozart has 'K' listings and now Tatum will have his 'L&S' listing. * Cadence Magazine *
A superb effort...There is no doubt that this will become the standard Tatum reference of the future. Mozart has 'K' listings and now Tatum will have his 'L&S' listing. * Cadence Magazine *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780810815827 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810815826 |
| Title | Art Tatum |
| Author | Arnold Laubich |
| Series | Studies In Jazz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
| Year published | 1988-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 359 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |