Art Tatum

Arthur “Art” Tatum, Jr. was an American jazz pianist and virtuoso. He was nearly blind. #

5 Quotes

  • You have to practice improvisation, let no one kid you about it! ∞

  • Look, you come in here tomorrow, and anything you do with your right hand I’ll do with my left. [to Bud Powell] ∞

  • Tell the New York cats to look out. Here comes Tatum! I mean every living tub with the exception of Fats Waller and Willie the Lion [1930] ∞

  • I don’t think I’m ready for New York [1928] ∞

  • There is no such thing as a wrong note. ∞

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