This is one of a series of recordings in which producer Norman Granz put Art Tatum into the studio with a variety of other jazzmen. The results were stunningly impressive, particularly as Tatum had never been considered the ideal accompanying pianist. Yet here he fitted in without obtruding and added considerably to the rhythmic pulse of each tune. Another third of the trio on this particular album was altoist Benny Carter, whose sweet tone and smooth improvising made him the perfect counterbalance for Tatum. The first 14 tracks were originally released as three EPs on the Clef label and two LPs on the Verve label. Two solo piano tracks are added as space-fillers.De plaat en cover zijn geweldig