This musician demonstrated his legendary technique in his recordings of "Tiger Rag" and "Tea for Two."
Near the end of his life, this artist recorded over one hundred solos for Norman Granz, as well as an album with Ben Webster that begins with his interpretation of "My One and Only Love." This musician founded a trio with bassist Slam Stewart and guitarist Tiny Grimes, and first gained prominence by defeating musicians like Willie "the Lion" Smith and James P. Johnson at a cutting contest in 1933. Vladimir Horowitz was awestruck by this musician, who frequently performed his rearrangement of Dvorak's "Humoresque," and whose trademarks included incredibly fast runs sweeping across the entire keyboard. This musician demonstrated his legendary technique in his recordings of "Tiger Rag" and "Tea for Two." For 10 points, name this musician, who is usually considered the most virtuosic jazz pianist of all time.
Near the end of his life, this artist recorded over one hundred solos for Norman Granz, as well as an album with Ben Webster that begins with his interpretation of "My One and Only Love.
Art Tatum