This piece follows a story line. It is the story of a pianist who is reading a new piece for the first time and is suddenly visited by the presence of Art Tatum. As if "possessed" by the presence, this pianist goes through several mental and physical stages attempting to break free of this presence. But Tatum keeps returning, each time more intensely and aggressively until the pianist, now frustrated and scared, forcefully chases the presence away. Upon realizing she is now completely alone again, she goes back to the reading of this new piece... only to discover she actually misses the presence greatly, eventually evoking him back. Upon his return, the two are finally "one" and continue on to share a final and exciting duet.

This one movement work combines the richness of Brazilian rhythms with the colorful harmonies of jazz in a fast paced and exciting way. Quebra-Queixo ("Jawbreaker") is a challenging, yet rewarding piece to play. A fine addition to the piano-guitar repertoire.