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Art Tatum , 1910-56, American jazz pianist, b. Toledo, Ohio. Born with cataracts in both eyes, Tatum remained virtually blind for life. He read music in Braille, but his sensitive ear for music made reading almost unnecessary. Tatum, an unmatched piano virtuoso and brilliant improviser, developed a style characterized by complex musical embroidery, such as rapid runs and shifting rhythms.

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Tatum, Art (Arthur) (1910–56) US jazz pianist. Almost blind since birth, Tatum established a standard for solo jazz piano technique. He made his first recording in 1932. His reputation for technical virtuosity endures.

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