Art Tatum – 20th Century Piano Genius

Label:	Verve Records – 531 763-2
Format:	2 x CD, Mono
Country:	US
Released:	1996
Genre:	Jazz
Style:	Stride, Swing, Bop

Tracklist

1-1		Just Like A Butterfly (That's Caught In The Rain)
1-2		Tenderly
1-3		I Cover The Waterfront
1-4		Body And Soul
1-5		Someone To Watch Over Me
1-6		In A Sentimental Mood
1-7		Yesterdays
1-8		Willow Weeps For Me
1-9		Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
1-10		Makin' Whoopee (Incomplete)
1-11		Memories Of You
1-12		September Song
1-13		Begin The Beguine
1-14		I'll Never Be The Same
1-15		Over The Rainbow
1-16		Love For Sale
1-17		My Heart Stood Still
1-18		Sweet Lorraine
1-19		Louise (Incomplete)
2-1		Don't Blame Me
2-2		There Will Never Be Another You
2-3		Without A Song
2-4		Moon Song
2-5		You Took Advantage Of Me
2-6		Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day
2-7		Danny Boy
2-8		Some Other Spring
2-9		Love For Sale
2-10		Mighty Like A Rose
2-11		Sweet Lorraine
2-12		Someone To Watch Over Me
2-13		Mine
2-14		Too Marvelous For Words
2-15		Jitterbug Waltz
2-16		Mr. Freddie Blues
2-17		Body And Soul
2-18		Yesterdays
2-19		Tea For Two/Honeysuckle Rose
2-20		Would You Like To Take A Walk?/After You've Gone

Credits

Cover, Photography – Herman Leonard
Piano – Art Tatum
Producer – Ray Heindorf
Reissue Producer – Polygram Records Inc.

Notes

Tracks 1-19 on side 1: recorded July 3, 1955, home of Ray Heindorf, Berverly Hills. Tracks 10-19 previously unissued.
Tracks 1-7 on side 2: recorded July 3, 1955, home of Ray Heindorf, Berverly Hills.
Tracks 8-20 on side 2: recorded April 16, 1950, home of Ray Heindorf, Berverly Hills. Tracks 8-13, 17-20 previously unissued.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 731453176324
Label Code: LC 0383

Other Versions (5 of 9)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	20th Century Piano Genius (2×LP, Compilation)	EmArcy	826-129-1	US	1986
New Submission	20th Century Piano Genius (Cassette, Stereo, Double-Play, Dolby)	EmArcy	826-129-4	US	1986
Recently Edited	20th Century Piano Genius (2×CD, Compilation)	Verve Records	531 763-2	Europe	1996
New Submission	20th Century Piano Genius (2×CD, Compilation, Reissue)	Jazz Heritage	524584H	US	1996
Recently Edited	20th Century Piano Genius (2×CD, Compilation)	Verve Records	314 531 763-2	US	1996

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Reviews

wfkroll Dec 12, 2006
Edited 17 years ago
This collection is a real treat. I originally bought this as a gift for my Grandpa...I was shocked to find it to be such a classic. Amazingly complex piano runs, mixed with captivating melodic hooks, all in a unique dinner party atmosphere, blend together to create an incredible listening experience. The way he plays so precisely is really mind blowing. I soon picked up a copy of my own. A fantastic cd and a amazing jazz album for Tatum fans and the casual listener. Art Tatum "20th Century Piano Genius" says it all.