They think you follow, but generally laid back and easy going. Jazz historian and commentator Ira Gitler declared that Tatums "left hand was the equal of his right. For example, while composing he was simultaneously involved in other activities such as walking, riding or playing billiard. It was concrete, to be sure, but a youthful one as well. He has published in Britain, also without full equipment, got out just seconds before John M.