James Tatum: Live (JTTP. 1980)

Another spiritual work out for James, this live LP was recorded at Orchestra Hall & Paradise Theatre, a venue which was apparently due for demolition a few months prior to this recording. The cover notes don’t elaborate on quite how the venue swerved the wrecking ball but I quite like the idea that jazz was involved in some way. Venue history aside, this is equally as good as James other album, timeless and very deep in parts I’ve been enjoying this more with every listen. The track for inclusion here is entitled Zoombah Lu.

“Zoombah Lu”
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