Jewels in the Treasure Box: The 1953 Chicago Blue Note Jazz Club Recordings is a previously unissued 3-LP (and 3-CD) set capturing Art Tatum live at Chicago’s Blue Note in March 1953 with guitarist Everett Barksdale and bassist Slam Stewart. Transferred from original tapes and mastered by Matthew Lutthans, the nearly three-hour set showcases Tatum at the height of his powers in an intimate trio setting. The deluxe edition features 180g vinyl, a gatefold sleeve, rare photos and memorabilia from Herman Leonard, Bob Parent, and the Holzfeind family archives, plus liner notes by Brent Hayes Edwards and reflections from Ahmad Jamal, Sonny Rollins, Monty Alexander, ELEW, Spike Wilner, Johnny O’Neal, Michael Weiss, and Terry Gibbs.
Released: 17/05/24