Art Tatum is every jazz pianist’s greatest hero.
“The contribution that he made for the jazz pianist was immeasurable,” said award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and educator Lisa Sung. “To be called as an artist to recognize his talent is a big deal for me.”
IF YOU GOWhat: 2026 Art Tatum Memorial ConcertWhen: 7 p.m. WednesdayWhere: University of Toledo’s Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., ToledoAdmission: FreeRegistration:tix.com/ticket-sales/utoledo/2140
Sung takes the stage Wednesday as the University of Toledo Department of Music’s 35th annual Art Tatum Memorial Concert’s featured guest, where she will perform a mixture of the music Tatum popularized and her own Korean-inspired jazz compositions.
There’s a reason that legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller once said, “I only play the piano, but tonight God is in the house,” after seeing Tatum perform…