Tatum signed with Decca Records and recorded his first solo work in 1933- His unique solo style often featured breathtaking runs interspersed with striking single notes and unexpected chords. While Tatum cited artists such as Earl Hines, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington as influences, his music was quite unlike that of any artist of the day. The complexity of his music and the sheer speed at which he could play notes on the piano led many to wonder...