Look, you come in here tomorrow, and anything you do with your right hand I'll do with my left.

was a guitarist and an elder at Grace Presbyterian Church where his mother Mildred Hoskins played piano. According to the review by Marc Greilsamer "All of the trademark Tatum elements are here: the grand melodic flouriArt Tatums the harmonic magic tricks the flirtations with various tempos and musical styles. Tatum could also play the blues with authority.

He was hailed for the technical proficiency of his performances which set a new standard for jazz piano virtuosity. Art Tatum's recordings still have the ability to scare modern pianists.