This video celebrates the lives and music of some of America's most talented jazz pianists. The program is hosted by Chick Corea, himself a piano master. He takes the viewer on a trip through times and styles of keyboard artists. There is the elegant piano style of Art Tatum, as well that of musical giants Duke Ellington and Count Basie. The keyboard artistry of Fats Waller, whose catchy lyrics sometimes overshadowed his piano genius, is another highlight. Modern masters including McCoy Tyner and Thelonious Monk are also ...
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This video celebrates the lives and music of some of America's most talented jazz pianists. The program is hosted by Chick Corea, himself a piano master. He takes the viewer on a trip through times and styles of keyboard artists. There is the elegant piano style of Art Tatum, as well that of musical giants Duke Ellington and Count Basie. The keyboard artistry of Fats Waller, whose catchy lyrics sometimes overshadowed his piano genius, is another highlight. Modern masters including McCoy Tyner and Thelonious Monk are also featured. Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
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Add this copy of Piano Legends to cart. $22.95, new condition, Sold by Professional Books Service rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Video Arts International.
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New in shrink wrap-this is a VHS Video-VAI 69038. 63 minutes color and black & white. Features 23 different pianist on film from 1941 (Fats Waller) to 1980 Mary Lou Williams and Cecil Taylor). Others include Earl Hines, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Count Basie, etc.
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