He is a master of the idiom and is as at home in Teddy Wilson style walking tenths, as in Harlem stride. During the concert, Hudson was on a wheeled secretary chair, and would wheel over to his wife Maud between numbers to confer on the next song they would play.
The passage describes Hudson's musical talent and his interaction with his wife during a performance.  He is skilled in various styles of jazz music, particularly walking tenths and Harlem stride. He uses a wheeled chair for mobility and frequently interacts with his wife to plan their next song selection.