About this movie
Art Tatum: The Art of Jazz Piano is still the only documentary portrait of the greatest jazz pianist ever. Using photographs and some rare footage of Tatum and his contemporaries, the film reconstructs his genius. Included are interviews with musicians who played with him or who were influenced strongly by him: Guitarists Tiny Grimes & Les Paul, and pianists Marian McPartland, Hank Jones, Dick Hyman and George Shearing. Their reminiscences and demonstrations underline Tatum's status as the "musician's musician."
Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h
Language
EN
Cast
Your reaction
Questions about Art Tatum - The Art Of Jazz Piano
How long is Art Tatum - The Art Of Jazz Piano?
Art Tatum - The Art Of Jazz Piano has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who stars in Art Tatum - The Art Of Jazz Piano?
The cast of Art Tatum - The Art Of Jazz Piano includes Art Tatum, Les Paul, George Shearing, Dick Hyman, Hank Jones.
