Art Tatum - 20th Century Piano Genius (1996) FLAC

Tracks

CD1
1 Just Like A Butterfly (That's Caught In The Rain)
2 Tenderly
3 I Cover The Waterfront
4 Body And Soul
5 Someone To Watch Over Me
6 In A Sentimental Mood
7 Yesterdays
8 Willow Weeps For Me
9 Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
10 Makin' Whoopee (Incomplete)
11 Memories Of You
12 September Song
13 Begin The Beguine
14 I'll Never Be The Same
15 Over The Rainbow
16 Love For Sale
17 My Heart Stood Still
18 Sweet Lorraine
19 Louise (Incomplete)

CD2
1 Don't Blame Me
2 There Will Never Be Another You
3 Without A Song
4 Moon Song
5 You Took Advantage Of Me
6 Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day
7 Danny Boy
8 Some Other Spring
9 Love For Sale
10 Mighty Like A Rose
11 Sweet Lorraine
12 Someone To Watch Over Me
13 Mine
14 Too Marvelous For Words
15 Jitterbug Waltz
16 Mr. Freddie Blues
17 Body And Soul
18 Yesterdays
19 Tea For Two/Honeysuckle Rose
20 Would You Like To Take A Walk?/After You've Gone

This double album was taped at a private party in 1956, featuring the amazing Art Tatum on solo piano. Tatum, who died the following year, never did decline, and he is in prime form throughout this highly enjoyable and frequently exciting set of standards. There are no real romps a la "Tiger Rag" but the 27 performances contain plenty of remarkable moments.

Scott Yanow