Enchanted Keyboard - Art Tatum 1951

By the 1950s radio was changing.  The US networks were producing a lot less programming.  AFRTS got creative.  "Enchanted Keyboard" was a pianist and an announcer.  The pianists came from all walks of music.  The program was produced in Los Angeles.

Art Tatum was an amazing musician.  Take a listen:

Enchanted Keyboard - Art Tatum 1951

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Enchanted Keyboard - 1951

By the early 1950s radio had changed.  Prior to that the networks were doing great comedy, mystery variety shows and AFRTS could clip the commercials and send them out.  But now they were tasked with creating a lot of programs.  Many information and education programs were produced along with entertainment offerings.

"Enchanted Keyboard" was typical.  Classical piano with Don Thompson announcing.  Some wonderful talent was available to come in and play the piano.

On this broadcast, Edward Rebner

Enchanted Keyboard - 1951