The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 6 (1956)

About this title: For this CD, the sixth volume of Art Tatum's eight group recordings for Norman Granz in the 1950s, the remarkable pianist is teamed with bassist Red Callender and drummer Jo Jones. Due to the presence of his sidemen, Tatum is slightly restricted as far as changing keys and tempoes at will, but his playing is still often stunning. Highlights of the trio performances include "Just One of Those Things," "Blue Lou," "I'll Never Be the Same" and "More than You Know." This music (along with the other seven volumes) is also available as part of the massive six-CD set The Complete Pablo Group ... read more

Tracks:

1. Just One of Those Things [Porter]
2. More Than You Know [Eliscu/Rose/Youmans]
3. Some Other Spring [Herzog/Kitchings]
4. If [Damerell/Evans/Harg]
5. Blue Lou [Mills/Sampson]
6. Love for Sale [Porter]
7. Isn't It Romantic? [Hart/Rodgers]
8. I'll Never Be the Same [Kahn/Malneck/Signor]
9. I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans [Dietz/Schwartz]
10. Trio Blues [Tatum]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.