October 13 - Art Tatum; Paul Simon (The Musical Birthday Series)

Arthur Tatum (13 October 1909 – 5 November 1956) was one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

Technical Difficulties

When you hear a recording by Tatum,

And you think that you might emuláte him,

You’ll dropped the affair

In a fit of despair,

If you copy his solos verbatim.

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Paul Simon (b. 13 October 1941) is an American singer-songwriter.

The Words of the Prophet

The songs of Paul Simon enchant

With a quiet poetical slant.

When asked what they meant 

He replied, discontent,

“I wish I could say, but I can’t.”

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