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The Tatum Touch

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In the third of six programmes about American pianist Art Tatum ,
Alun Morgan concentrates on the first half of the 1940s. For a while, Tatum led a small band that accompanied blues singer Joe Turner , then he formed a trio with guitarist Tiny Grimes and bass player Slam Stewart. Producer Derek Drescher
First broadcast on Radio 3

Contributors

Pianist:
Art Tatum
Pianist:
Alun Morgan
Singer:
Joe Turner
Guitarist:
Tiny Grimes
Unknown:
Slam Stewart.
Producer:
Derek Drescher
Source: Radio Times

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