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Also Known As Arthur Tatum, Jr.
Born October 13, 1909 • Toledo • Ohio
Died November 5, 1956 (aged 47) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1973)

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Art Tatum, c. 1947.
Tatum, 1934
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