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6: McCoy Tyner (1938-2020) Bringers of joy. What about Milt Buckner? The Modern Jazz Quartet got me and countless others into modern jazz, as opposed to trad and Dixieland. He’s up there with George Hedges, another forgotten legend who never got to play with anyone at all. Cecil Taylor Tatum, Evans, Bud Powell. In our estimation, the 50 best jazz pianists of all time are…. James P Johnson Johnny Costa is comparable to Art Tatum. Diana Krall? Willie “The Lion” Smith is certainly a great oversight. From 1943 onwards, it was Cole’s voice that drew more acclaim, however, and his success as a singer went on to eclipse his piano playing. It is wonderful that so many fans discuss the pianist-list – JAZZ IS ALIVE!!!!! On one episode, he plays a nice version of GEORGIA and on another plays a more classical oriented piece. intended). 24: Bob James (Born 1939) Reply Gerald Mason He was especially influenced by Earl Hines, whose ornate, heavily embellished approach was the foundation for Cole’s own style, which developed within the confines of his own trio in the 30s and 40s. Whereas Keith selected his “spots’ on the basis of crowd size, money, etc., Bill remained an active soldier, about to go on another world tour when his body betrayed him. J.P. Johnson? He definitely should be included among the greats! Also, where is Mal Waldron? Mc Coy Tyner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH0gLKvw0lI. They have him ranked a little too high. Cutting his first solo LP in 1953, Drew recorded regularly for a variety of different labels up until his death. As a composer, Monk contributed several standards to the jazz songbook – including “’Round Midnight” and “Straight, No Chaser” – and, as a keyboardist, recorded several albums of unaccompanied piano, including the classic Thelonious Alone In San Francisco. What about them? . He eked a living as a jobbing pianist for hire until emigrating to the US in 1947, where he quickly made a name for himself with his synthesis of swing, bebop, and elements drawn from classical music. Yes! While i appreciate most opinions, you dont belong anywhere on this planet. It’s beyond me!!! In the 70s, at ECM Records, Jarrett – eschewing electric instruments – patented a lyrical style and, in the same decade, released an improvised solo recital called The Köln Concert, which set a new benchmark for unaccompanied jazz piano. Or Dave McKenna. Lamont Jhonson,Rubalcaba,Phineas Newborn Jr.. Great artists- but I miss Erroll Garner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gil Evans? and Marilyn Crispell! Can we move beyond the Count Basie, Benny Goodman, The 1940’s-50’s and at least start looking at free jazz in a meaningful way? He was born in France but with a last name like that, his father probably is/was (?) Pete Johnson The top 10 is MINT……….JIMMY SMITH is a HUGE oversight, though. Lists are always subjective, I rate McPartland Peterson and Waller very highly. Lists are silly. Herbie and Bud too low. Had people cheering and crying at the 2003 Monterey Jazz Festival. And I might add a few others not on the list or mentioned above: Mary Lou Williams, Lennie Tristano, Stanley Cowell, Kirk Lightsey, Dave Burrell. Charlie’s Reply: “AL HAIG!”, The very underestimated Dave MacKenna could be mentionned here. NO CHUCHO VALDES!!!!!!!!!!!! I have seen live Count Basie, Duke Ellington with their Bands, Earl “Fatha” Hines (Solo). Bill Charlap deserves recognition. Good cases could be made for John Lewis, James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Don Pullen , Joe Sample and Muhal Richard Abrams. 2: Teddy Wilson “So just who are the greatest jazz pianists?” Sadly, Timmons’ career was cut short, at 38, by his chronic alcoholism. Jazz began to be played by British … It’s a great list, but I’m willing to bet that every time you poll the same people you’d end up with different results. Inspired to take up jazz after hearing Fats Waller’s “Honeysuckle Rose,” Austrian-born Zawinul ventured to the US in 1959, where he immediately made his mark as a pianist and composer in Cannonball Adderley’s band. This Harlem-born musician was the first pianist to approach the piano as if it were a horn instrument. Alexander Von Schlippenbach, Aki Takase, Marilyn Crispell, Paul Bley, Joel Futterman, Connie Crothers, Stanley Cowell, Sun Ra, Fred Van Hove, Mal Waldron, Misha Mengelberg, Don Pullen, Alice Coltrane and so many more. 16: Dave Brubeck (1920-2012) Totally agree about Mary Lou Williams and Marian McPartland. Take a look at the profiles of … His propulsive, dynamic style, with its dazzling finger-work, exerted a profound influence on both Duke Ellington’s and George Gershwin’s approach to the piano. DID YOU INCLUDE DAVE MCKENNA? Unacceptable. Rather the genius opted to define his own style that fitted his original compositions and his improvisations. George Cables, Stan Tracy, Carla Bley, Monty Alexander, Pete Johnson, – I vote for 88 otherwise there isn’t enough room on the piano stool. I’d listen to just about anyone else on the list before Tatum. Even so, Brubeck could still play with imagination and elegance, and often composed music using unusual and asymmetrical time signatures. Gospel music left an indelible mark on Timmons and its DNA can be detected in his playing and much of the music he wrote, which included the classic tunes “Moanin’,” “This Here,” and “Dat Dere,” which earned him his place among the best jazz pianists for laying the blueprint for what became known as soul jazz in the late 50s and early 60s. One of the main proponents of the Herbie Hancock school of jazz who played with everyone, including the Marsalisis and Kenny Garrett is a loser! 15 Jelly Roll Morton British jazz musicians (13 P) P Jazz pianists (14 P) S Jazz singers (1 C, 12 P) Pages in category "Jazz musicians" The following 72 pages are in this category, out of 72 total. Now that i think of it, there’s another japanese piano player, but you just have to HAVE her on this list! The three best in order: You made an attempt that is insurmountalble for each have left an indubitable mark on jazz from Tatum to Evans to Brubeck to Jamal………but Chick……come on. 4: Herbie Hancock (Born 1940) ! They have been forgotten in the list? Whats the reason for his omission. After Coltrane, Tyner established himself as one of contemporary jazz’s pre-eminent pianists with a series of astounding albums for Blue Note and, later, Milestone. who he couldnt tell the difference -Linton his brother said he couldnt play one bar like Erroll -strangely, but he was a fine player himself and played trumpet in Dukes band;what a family! As you said, the latter was a great composer and surely played an important role in jazz history, but he wasn’t a great pianist. first, it is totally wrong to make up a “Top Ten List” of pianists, jazz or classical. Costa Is GREAT. His own discography contains just one solo album, 1991’s Kenny Kirkland, for GRP, though it’s likely that, had he not died prematurely, aged 43, from congestive heart failure, Kirkland would have recorded many more solo albums. He started as an orthodox stride-style player but soon introduced innovations. Both Teddy W and Earl Hines felt he was their equal, and both are rightfully on this list. My exact thought when reading this naive list. From Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Earl “Fatha” Hines was a key figure in the evolution of jazz piano-playing. Eldar Djangirov? Teddy Wilson and fats should be a lot higher on that list. You should see the list I put together with the additional pianist mentioned in the comments here. Though he gleaned much from the left-hand stride-style of Art Tatum, alto saxophonist and bebop architect Charlie Parker was Powell’s main inspiration. Cheers. Though influenced by Thelonious Monk and Art Tatum, Hill forged his own distinctive and complex style, both as a pianist and composer. Walton’s own career as a leader began in 1967 and, in the 70s, he dabbled with jazz-funk and fusion. Your email address will not be published. That’s the real big challenge the piano presents. He also recorded a slew of solo albums, all of which highlighted his glistening, horn-like right-hand melodies and penchant for block chordal accompaniment. .but hey, it’s generated some thought and some memories and inspired some listening (at least on my part) and some discussion, all of which, I figure, is the point. My list is at 90 players, some of whom I have not heard before. Herbie ranks higher as a complete pianist. I agree with the many serious ommissions mentioned by others. Bill is overrated. Hmm, didn’t see Kenny Barron there, y’all must not dig that muscular style. but this one is close without dissecting and nitpicking it to death. How about Lenny Tristano? As Leonard Feather wrote in The Encyclopedia of Jazz when ranking pianists, Monk’s influence was primarily as a composer and a leader, not an instrumentalist. 1 Bill Evans A beautiful filigree touch, consistent and even fingering, and excellent pedalling Even simpler than MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB: That’s because Ellington earned greater fame as a popular bandleader and composer during the big band swing era of the 30s. Aside from guitar, vocals, saxophone and harmonica, he plays a mean jazz piano! Thelonius Monk?? 43: Harold Mabern (1936-2019) I bet jazz lovers could come with a 100’s of great pianists but of course the one’s at the top And Scott Joplin on the list? : And where the hell is Brad Meldau? A pioneer of block chords, Shearing’s group – which including the distinctive sound of the vibraphone – became hugely popular and influential in the 50s. There are lots of great women jazz pianists but we shouldn’t put women on the list merely to be politically correct. This is a good summary of jazz pianists. There are so many great Jazz Pianists!!!! 26: Willie “The Lion” Smith (1897-1973) Hahaha….he is the best . Though he’s an undoubted master of the electric Fender Rhodes keyboard (which dominated his classic 70s records), in recent years James has returned to the acoustic piano. Mulgrew Miller needs to be in there definitively. It's undeniable that British jazz is having a breakthrough moment – but if you've had your ear to the ground, you'll know the scene has been buzzing for years. Fast, fast, fast! Arguably the most compelling album he made was 1955’s classic Concert By The Sea, which captures Garner in all his glory. So would you. The contributions of Duke Ellington, Nat KIng Cole, Scott Joplin, Dave Brubeck, Art Tatum , Brad Mehldau , Nina Simone, Gil Evans, Michel Legrand & Jelly Roll Morton cannot be overestimated ). The 'Stars of British Jazz' was born from a ‘joining of forces’ of some of the best of the old and new musicians on the British jazz scene today. No one has a timeless list of The Greatest. Stan Tracey In addition to his playing, he also extensively studied music and wrote essays on music. How do you leave Joe Sample off this list ???/. Bill, on the other hand, completed his archetypal journey be going full circle. 35: Brad Mehldau (Born 1970) Phineaso Newborn is a huge miss – as others have pointed out Mulgrew and James Williams can be easily be added in front of a few on the list – Billy Taylor as well – and Hampton Hawes should be in the top 20 – sorry but Dave Grusin and Bob James are great players but no where near the virtuoso’s listed above – and for that thought Monty Alexander could blow most of these guys away – and what about Dick Hyman – I love Joe Zawinul and all of his music – but the list is of Pianists and a huge amount of his recorded work is Keyboard based -so not in the top 30 – finally Fred Hersch needs to be in the top 30 – for his musical diversity alone – owe and there is that Mehldau guy…. I agree with a couple of dozen on the list, but I would have thought that Maryanne McPartland deserved an entry somewhere. I can’t believe that Dorothy Donegan has not been mentioned at all! Gene Harris? Clare Fischer??? Lennie Tristano After leaving Miles Davis in ’58, Miles called him back for a truly innovative recording: the result was “Kind of Blue,” the most successful jazz album of all time (artistically and commercially–still among the top sellers in jazz). I was shocked to see Oscar at only #5. 3: Bill Evans (1929-1980) 10. Thanks Herman. Who are the best jazz pianists of all time? Born Conrad Clark, this piano-playing exponent of hard bop from Herminie, Pennsylvania, enjoyed a brief period under the jazz spotlight between 1955 and 1961. does anyone think Herbie should be moved lower for inflicting “Watermelon Man” on the world–and still playing it in public in the 20-teens? Eddie, you need to give Diana Krall another listen. Some British Jazz Pianists Gerry Moore, Billy Jones, Arthur Young and others NOW FOR € 8,21 € 10.95 Add to cart In London 1919 - 1920 The Original Dixieland Jazz Band Let me know when available - € … This is an alphabetized list of notable musicians who play or played jazz piano. Apart from that: Nobody misses Cedar Walton? Even she wouldn’t think she should be on this list! This list may not reflect recent changes ().M Manfred Mann (musician) Jon Marks Janette Mason Andrew … so you include Duke Ellington and keep out BILLY STRAYHORN an RED GARLAND??? Gene Harris should be among the best 10!!! While Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner certainly deserve to be there, they should not be in front of Bud Powell. Play Some British Jazz Pianists album song MP3 by Billy Jones and download Some British Jazz Pianists … I do not know who wrote this list and where he will take the information but a bit disappointing …. No Paul Bley??? I think it was please some of you (and it includes 3 females in the top 36.) Maestro, no question. Michel Petrucciani for lyrical style; Thelonious Monk for innovation – but there’s more, of course, Contemporary pianists who claim to have been influenced by him include Chick Corea and Brad Mehldau. Though their music infused Walton’s own style, he found his own voice on the piano and, after a stint with Kenny Dorham, John Coltrane, and The Jazztet, he joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1961, going on to cut nine albums with the group. She has listen very good to Gene Harris, but nevertheless, “Live in Paris” proves she is a very good piano player. You can always make the case for any of these folks but as time goes on people forget the greats of a somewhat earlier day. Certainly thought-provoking and will never satisfy everyone. I really think this is difficult work. Phineas Newborn Jr should, of course,…. OK. As for Dave Brubeck, I like him but wouldn’t rate him at 16. 12 Fats Waller I’m pretty confident it will be just as long before we have another Erroll Garner. Thanks to you, Talking Stein, I went there ….. and No Thank You! And note Erroll looked and sounded like he was having the time of his life-tragically died too young from lung cacer at 55yrs. That was the year he recorded his debut album for Blue Note, and he went onto become one of the best jazz pianists the iconic label signed. Nat King Cole …… it’s a joke that’s what it is. Bobby Enriquez is my favorite! How Nat King Cole was left out boggles the mind, he was only crucial in developing the Jazz trio, a format that made Bill Evans and so many others so popular. I don’t warm to Art Tatum though–mostly flash more than substance and pretty much feel that way about Oscar Peterson too. Some British Jazz Pianists "Please retry" Amazon Music Unlimited Price New from Used from MP3 Music, April 1, 2011 "Please retry" $8.99 $8.99 — Audio CD, July 12, 2011 "Please retry" $7.38 $7.38 … I guess you are glad that MICHEL PETRUCCIANI is on the list. Herbie Hancock, several times during interviews, has given Clare credit for a significant part of his harmonic knowledge. For shame. 30: Hank Jones (1918-2010) Hasaan Ibn Ali Its role is multifaceted due largely to the instrument's combined melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic capabilities. And George Gershwin! Everyone obsesses on his ’61 Vanguard recording, but his valedictory was jazz’ equivalent of Mozart’s or Verdi’s Requiem–an 8-night stand in San Francisco, ending a week before his death in NYC. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ketil Bjornstadt He started out as jazz’ foremost “impressionist” (cf. 8: Keith Jarrett (Born 1945) Come on. The biggest selling Jazz LP in ’56 was Andre Previn & Shelly Mann’s “My Fair Lady”. The piano’s importance in jazz stretches back to the time of Scott Joplin, at the turn of the 19th Century, when ragtime – with its jaunty, percussive rhythms – proved an important early building block in the evolution of jazz music. I give you two european pianists: Jan Johansson, Sweden and Louis van Dyke from Holland. Sorry. Sans vouloir oublier le passé, (je me souviens des concert live de Michel a Miramas et sur le port de Cassis)… You left off the link. A master who is fluent in both the bebop and post-bop styles, Barron is one of the best jazz pianists alive today. Pianists as any other professional musician are certainly competing with their art yet not for being ranked but for getting loved, respected, and paid well for their performances! Oh good lord… . No Dave Brubeck, what’s wrong with you people. Though he’s almost 80, Hancock still has the musical inquisitiveness of a teenager. Greatest how; for what? New Orleans jazz pianists Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner, holiday party, or corporate function, Jazz Pianists can offer up music that’s both lively and sophisticated. Charlie Parker, asked in an interview who would be hs favorite pianists, answered quickly “Al Haig.” The interviewer hesitated a bit obviously waiting for other names. The late PAT LUDWIG from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. You should be ashamed! Mary Lou Williams? Let’s take the white keys on the piano too? The best of all Jazz Pianist ist Keith Jarrett! It’s a list, limited to 50 (up from 36, which is an improvement), and it’s not intended as a scientific ranking. Born in New York, he rose to fame in the 20s as an accompanist of blues singers. Jarrett behind Monk? Anyone who can make “Mack The Knife” sound interesting must be good!! And Shirley Horn should be on the list. Hey Daniel, yours is one of only few comments I could subscribe. He also made many recordings under his own name, but today is mostly remembered as Billie Holiday’s accompanist. He was one of the oldest but also one of the best! In the combination of musical technique und being a great composer. McPartland and Williams should probably make the list but the other two? In his heyday, in the early years of the 20th Century, Joplin was crowned King Of Ragtime, a jaunty, syncopated style of music that was an amalgam of African-American and Western European music. 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ALSO…….. Very under-appreciated album. After Tatum, Monk, Lyrical Bill, there is a swarm of fine contenders. .but it’s only as large as it is. Indeed, whittling it down was not an easy task, but we’ve persevered and come up with a list of names that we believe represent the most important ivory-ticklers of the genre. 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. Text is … Erroll Garner is a forgotten genius, should be placed at no.1 or no.2, his playing range was so wild and his style was so distinctive, his musical ability is outstanding. I cannot believe that everyone is forgetting about one pianist that a lot of people think is just a notch lower than Oscar Peterson: Lets not argue about who is missing it is impossible to have all names available, but in real terms in matters not a hoot because Bud Powell and Monk are there. While he didn't compose as many pieces as the other pianists … And what ***********headed moron is responsible for including the ham-fisted and unoriginal ………. I would have included John Lewis and everybody has their own list but this is YOUR list so there should be no criticism at all. Dave Grusiin and Bob James? Hands down one of the best jazz pianists in history, Tatum was a blind genius who arguably created the most densely polyphonic and sophisticated pre-bebop piano style of all, fusing stride with swing. Oh, come on! Pages in category "British jazz pianists" The following 54 pages are in this category, out of 54 total. S l’on se concentrait un peu sur les pianistes actuels; certes il y a la technique pure , mais surtout l’émotion que seuls certains savent transmettre en concert live. 1-Thelonious Monk 2-Bill Evans Two other people mentioned Clare Fischer. I love Joshua Rifkin’s _performances_ of Scott Joplin, but they don’t make him a jazz pianist. 38: Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgckQmjUtcU. A bunch of rock musicians ????? Danny Zeitlin? Sir Roland Hanna? A virtuoso who is fully fluent in bebop, modal, and post-bop jazz styles, Mabern is still actively recording and performing today at the age of 81. Have you ever heard “Mack the knife” by Nina Riche? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLLHZmRvMj4&list=OLAK5uy_kYNmW4pdq99QhTC5Q7VajuN48GPfk4DfA&index=1. One of an elite handful of jazz artists to score a big crossover pop hit in the 60s (“Take Five”), California-born Brubeck, who grew up on a ranch, studied to be a vet but switched to music during college. 34: Cecil Taylor (1929-2018) I do like your top 4 and was pleasantly surprised by it. , And the list has 36 pianists because there are 36 black keys on the piano? Probably top ten. His path would cross with Coltrane’s again in the 50s, when both joined Miles Davis’ quintet and made several groundbreaking albums for Prestige and Columbia (among them Workin’ and ’Round About Midnight). and Oscar Peterson has had his moments (Blues for the Prairies, Hogtown Blues etc) – his rubato is pretty good too. Maybe others should be on the list, and maybe the order should be rearranged, but one thing you got for sure … Art Tatum absolute #1! He patented a technically-advanced, uniquely florid style from an early age that melded elements from stride, swing and classical music.

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