Search results
- Brad Mehldau. While his recent Mehliana collaboration with freakishly accurate drummer Mark Giulana is a bit of a detour into electronica, Brad is a harmonic genius and technical master.
- Robert Glasper. Glasper’s follow-up to the highly successful BR1 with his Robert Glasper Experiment (winner of 2013 Grammy for best R&B Album), Black Radio 2 showcases more of the jazz/R&B crossover sound that has extended Glasper’s notoriety far beyond the jazz community.
- Gerald Clayton. An evocative composer and true improviser, the Gerald Clayton trio’s live performances feature some of the most conversational, spontaneous, and sensitive music around.
- Danilo Perez. Danilo is one of the most dynamic, exuberant, and interactive pianists on the scene today. In addition to catching him in Wayne Shorter’s group at any chance you get, you should really also check out his trio live.
- Charles Waring
- 3 min
- Art Tatum (1909-1956) At the pinnacle of our list of the 50 best jazz pianists of all time is the man regarded as a keyboard deity. Visually impaired from infancy, Ohio-born Art Tatum learned to play the piano by ear as a child and, blessed with perfect pitch, quickly excelled at the instrument.
- Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) Misunderstood by many, this North Carolina-born maverick (who was rarely seen without a hat) is one of the most idiosyncratic of the world’s best jazz pianists.
- Bill Evans (1929-1980) A troubled soul, this New Jersey pianist was plagued with drug addiction problems throughout his adult life and professional career, but it didn’t stop him producing a remarkably beautiful and consistent body of work.
- Herbie Hancock (born 1940) Though he’s flirted with funk, dabbled with disco, and even dallied with electro and hip-hop (exemplified by his 1983 global hit, “Rockit”), at heart this Chicago-born musical chameleon is a committed jazz pianist.
- Chick Corea – Light As A Feather, Heavy As A Romantic Warrior. Chick Corea is my first jazz piano hero. In fact, it was his work in Return to Forever that made me want to study jazz.
- Herbie Hancock – The Modern Master At The Peak Of Parnassus. If you search for lists of the best jazz piano players, you’ll almost always find Herbie Hancock.
- Jacob Collier – The Youngest Jazz Piano Master. Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier may be the youngest on this list, but he’s no rookie. It’s astonishing how he masterfully merges jazz, funk, and soul with a contemporary flavor that suits the millenials.
- Donald Fagen – Master Of The Musical Melting Pot. Donald Fagen is simply an amazing crossover artist as you will hear from his Steely Dan discography.
Jun 30, 2023 · June 30, 2023. Piano. Jazz music has produced some of the most talented pianists of all time. In this article, we will explore the top 30 best jazz pianists of all time, and delve into their lives and music, to gain an understanding of the genre.
May 31, 2022 · Check out my list of the 25 best jazz piano players across all genres, and see if your favorite pianist made the cut!
Mar 11, 2024 · A list of 25 legendary jazz pianists who shaped the history and evolution of the genre, from ragtime to avant-garde. Learn about their styles, influences, achievements and recommended albums.
People also ask
Who are the world's best jazz pianists?
Who was the first jazz pianist?
Who is the youngest jazz pianist?
Who were the best jazz singers?
Mar 31, 2023 · Learn about 28 of the greatest and most influential jazz pianists in history, from Oscar Peterson to Brad Meldhau. Discover their styles, influences, compositions, and achievements in this comprehensive guide.
