Jazz Piano
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A brilliant jazz innovator,
Tatum's dazzling piano runs
helped set the stage for
Charlie Parker and the Bop
movement. Tatum (like Ge...
Evans' lyrical, distilled,
often boldly impressionistic
piano playing is as popular
today as during his lifetime.
Evans played a key role in...
Sometimes overlooked for
his snazzy piano playing,
Taylor has helped celebrate
jazz on CBS' "Sunday
Morning." Besides his old...
Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is
revered for his finely-toned
chops and exceptional
ballad work. While a junior
in high school, Mehldau w...
The fleet-fingered pianist
Bud Powell belongs on the
same Bop genius pantheon
as Charlie Parker and Dizzy
Gillespie.
This pianist crossed over to
mass popularity without
ever pandering to the
public or adopting any of
the latest trends. Brubec...
A musical genius, Garner's
complex swinging and
"Misty" piano style paved
the way for Bop and sold
millions of records. Musici...
After retiring from the
popular Three Sounds, this
funky bop 'n' blues pianist
stepped into the solo
spotlight.
Either with his much-copied
quintet, or solo, Shearing's
jazz piano playing helped
shape Bop. Cool and Mood
music. Shearing's mix of vi...
Always a graceful, swinging
pianist, Jones is only now
starting to get the same
attention from the public as
from musicians.
One of the few geniuses of
modern jazz, Hancock has
had a hand in avant-garde
Post Bop, Hard Bop, Jazz
Funk and more. Hancock...
Jarrett is responsible for
making some of the most
beautiful piano music of the
last thirty years.
One of the jazz world's
pre-eminent pianists, Tyner
was part of Coltrane's
classic quartet and has a
huge catalog of work.
Canada's greatest gift to
jazz, Peterson's piano
playing is so deep that he's
become an international
ambassador of music.
Veteran pianist Ramsey
Lewis has also embraced
the pop market, performing
quality crossover jazz for
many years. The Ramsey...
Always underrated for his
lyrical touch, Garland's
rich, emotional jazz piano
balances the blues with
classical touches.
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