@divvy1400yam600 "but did he play Jazz ?" he's improvising and swinging, he's playing jazz. And it sounds damn good. You need to go download "the complete pablo group masterpieces" and ask that question again.
@divvy1400yam600 Don't lecture me on the definition of an arpeggio when that is not what I was arguing. What I am arguing is that he is improvising and he is swinging, and he was doing both. And for goodness sake, it's cherokee! The entire tune is an arpeggio. And hows this, "...the young Oscar was winning piano competitions. But his father never let it go to his head. He played his son a recording of Tatum's renowned Tiger Rag that caused him to quit piano for two months."
@divvy1400yam600 Many people criticize Tatum for this. But personally, if it was all just speed and showmanship, I don't think he'd gain so much respect as to be called "God" by one of the most famous stride pianists of his time. For example listen to his recording of "Tea for Two" by credman. In 2:45 he changes keys at rapidity. Listen to his recording of "Tiger Rag". Lots of ideas there, techniques flowing here and there in perfect coordination with each other. Now THAT'S improvisation.
I don't understand why so many comments rail against Justin Bieber. I've never heard the little mop head, but when I was 10 years old I was crazy about the Monkees and the Bee Gees. Fast forward five years and at 15 I was into Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, James Moody, Charles Mingus. People change and grow. I like what I like and I'm grateful we have great music.
Sad that this has 3k some views, when justin bieber has like 36million. We really are culturally going to hell in a hand basket and right quick. Man, Art Tatum, damn, superhuman. Has anyone been given the hellish task of trying to transcribe his solos? Even more hellish, has anyone ever tried to replay them!
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ivan89705 1 month ago
I was sold @ that Fm9b5 chord right at 0:18
pianOracle 1 month ago 2
Well Tatum certainly had a super colossal technique.but did he play Jazz ?
A well worn argument I know.
Super fast arpeggios played between an almost standard melody line can only be listened to for so long.
I accept Art Tatum is a talented pianist.with a sensitive touch even when playing at speed.
divvy1400yam600 3 months ago
@divvy1400yam600
If you're truly unable to hear Tatum's Jazz...well...regrettably, I'm not certain there's a cure for this malady.
Then, again...there's always Marvin Hamlisch.
Easleytee 2 months ago
@divvy1400yam600 "but did he play Jazz ?" he's improvising and swinging, he's playing jazz. And it sounds damn good. You need to go download "the complete pablo group masterpieces" and ask that question again.
TheJazzSwings 2 months ago
@TheJazzSwings An arpeggio is a stream of notes based around one chord and moving in one direction on the instrument being played..
Tatum uses them in extremis
Due to his skill he introduces lots of grace notes to embroider the arpeggio..
but he still plays arpegios. Most of the time anyway.
A jazz improvisation is something more than that, tho' arpeggios are used.
The phrasing of the melody will be altered.
Sub melodies will be introduced
no more space !
A jazz improvisatio
divvy1400yam600 2 months ago
@divvy1400yam600 Don't lecture me on the definition of an arpeggio when that is not what I was arguing. What I am arguing is that he is improvising and he is swinging, and he was doing both. And for goodness sake, it's cherokee! The entire tune is an arpeggio. And hows this, "...the young Oscar was winning piano competitions. But his father never let it go to his head. He played his son a recording of Tatum's renowned Tiger Rag that caused him to quit piano for two months."
TheJazzSwings 2 months ago
@TheJazzSwings The man had a style, a technically rigorous style that utilized the concepts of jazz. You can't discredit that.
TheJazzSwings 2 months ago
@TheJazzSwings By describing the song cherokee as an arpeggio you indicate you havent got the faintest idea what you are talking about.
You deserve to be lectured.
Sit down, pay attention. maybe you will learn a little bit.
Not likely but there you are.
When ignorance is bliss it's folly to be wise.
divvy1400yam600 2 months ago
@divvy1400yam600 okay.
TheJazzSwings 2 months ago
@divvy1400yam600 Many people criticize Tatum for this. But personally, if it was all just speed and showmanship, I don't think he'd gain so much respect as to be called "God" by one of the most famous stride pianists of his time. For example listen to his recording of "Tea for Two" by credman. In 2:45 he changes keys at rapidity. Listen to his recording of "Tiger Rag". Lots of ideas there, techniques flowing here and there in perfect coordination with each other. Now THAT'S improvisation.
Santosificationable 2 months ago
I don't understand why so many comments rail against Justin Bieber. I've never heard the little mop head, but when I was 10 years old I was crazy about the Monkees and the Bee Gees. Fast forward five years and at 15 I was into Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, James Moody, Charles Mingus. People change and grow. I like what I like and I'm grateful we have great music.
mdhbigdog 3 months ago
no the Greatest :)
uchhobi 3 months ago
And 53 years later "Crank Dat Wheezy Wee" and Kim Kardasshian will phonegraphed?
n64wilbert 3 months ago
justin who?
mitchellglaser 4 months ago
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n64wilbert 3 months ago
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@mitchellglaser I you trying to reference that over rated shitty pop singer commonly know as Justin Bieber?
n64wilbert 3 months ago
@mitchellglaser i'm justin
JutanatuJ 1 month ago
Sad that this has 3k some views, when justin bieber has like 36million. We really are culturally going to hell in a hand basket and right quick. Man, Art Tatum, damn, superhuman. Has anyone been given the hellish task of trying to transcribe his solos? Even more hellish, has anyone ever tried to replay them!
TheAngeltoDemon 4 months ago
@TheAngeltoDemon I'm working on it!
pianistftw 2 months ago
@TheAngeltoDemon
Horowitz did with Tea for Two. Played it privately to Tatum who then asked him if he wanted to hear his version and created a new one...
JazzRastaf 1 month ago
Anylize if you must. I just listen.
APES2L8 6 months ago 6
So sentimental. I just fall in love in what he's doing with fascinating technique in profound way at the same time. Greatest Tatum
tongbunsing 9 months ago
the best "swing - feeling" you can hear. Nobody has ever been able to play in that way (left hand) - and with that speed...! (sorry Oscar).
filistro 1 year ago
@filistro its true no need to apologize
princeashtonsdad 11 months ago