This third Decca CD wraps up GRP's
Art Tatum reissue series. There are two piano solos ("Tea For Two" and "Deep Purple"), an obscure 1935 version of "Take Me Back To My Boots And Saddle" with an unidentified group, the full session (including two alternate takes) by
Art Tatum's "Swingsters" in 1937, two instrumentals from 1940 with a sextet including trumpeter
Joe Thomas and clarinetist
Edmond Hall and ten performances by
Tatum's famous 1944 trio with guitarist
Tiny Grimes and bassist
Slam Stewart.
Tatum's playing throughout is typically miraculous and this CD offers ample proof that he could play with other musicians, providing they were flexible and strong themselves. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow