SettingsMainstream jazz pianists
Adam Makowicz
Adam Makowicz born Adam Matyszkowicz (August 18, 1940 in Hnojník, during World War II) is a Polish-Canadian pianist and composer living in Toronto.
Adam Makowicz born Adam Matyszkowicz (August 18, 1940 in Hnojník, during World War II) is a Polish-Canadian pianist and composer living in Toronto.
Antonio Ciacca
Antonio Ciacca is an Italian-American jazz pianist, Instructor at the Juilliard School, and Director of Programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Antonio Ciacca is an Italian-American jazz pianist, Instructor at the Juilliard School, and Director of Programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Ayako Shirasaki
Ayako Shirasaki is a Japanese jazz pianist and composer living in Brooklyn, New York.
Ayako Shirasaki is a Japanese jazz pianist and composer living in Brooklyn, New York.
Billy Strayhorn
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades.
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades.
Bob Brookmeyer
Robert Edward Brookmeyer was an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer.
Robert Edward Brookmeyer was an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer.
Bobby Timmons
Robert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (December 19, 1935 – March 1, 1974) was an African American jazz pianist and composer.
Robert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (December 19, 1935 – March 1, 1974) was an African American jazz pianist and composer.
Buddy Johnson
Buddy Johnson was an influential jazz and New York blues pianist and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Buddy Johnson was an influential jazz and New York blues pianist and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Diana Krall
Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals.
Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals.
Eric Watson (musician)
Eric Watson (born July 5, 1955) is a US-American jazz pianist and composer living in France.
Eric Watson (born July 5, 1955) is a US-American jazz pianist and composer living in France.
Hampton Hawes
Hampton Hawes (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American bebop and hard-bop jazz pianist, recognized as one of the finest and most influential of the 1950s.
Hampton Hawes (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American bebop and hard-bop jazz pianist, recognized as one of the finest and most influential of the 1950s.
Horace Silver
Horace Silver, born Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silva in Norwalk, Connecticut, is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Horace Silver, born Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silva in Norwalk, Connecticut, is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Jaki Byard
Jaki Byard was an American jazz pianist and composer who also played trumpet and saxophone, among several other instruments.
Jaki Byard was an American jazz pianist and composer who also played trumpet and saxophone, among several other instruments.
Jay McShann
Jay McShann (January 12, 1916 – December 7, 2006) was an American Grammy Award-nominated blues, mainstream jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer.
Jay McShann (January 12, 1916 – December 7, 2006) was an American Grammy Award-nominated blues, mainstream jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer.
Jean-Michel Pilc
Jean-Michel Pilc (born 1960 in Paris, France) is a self-taught French-born jazz pianist currently residing in New York.
Jean-Michel Pilc (born 1960 in Paris, France) is a self-taught French-born jazz pianist currently residing in New York.
Jimmy Amadie
Jimmy Amadie is a jazz musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jimmy Amadie is a jazz musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jimmy Rowles
Jimmy Rowles was an American jazz pianist who was best known as an accompanist.
Jimmy Rowles was an American jazz pianist who was best known as an accompanist.
Joe Chambers
Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer.
Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer.
Joe Gilman
Joseph Alan ("Joe") Gilman (born June 27, 1962) is an American pianist, composer and music educator currently residing in Sacramento, California.
Joseph Alan ("Joe") Gilman (born June 27, 1962) is an American pianist, composer and music educator currently residing in Sacramento, California.
John Proulx
John Proulx is a jazz pianist, vocalist, and Grammy Award winning composer out of Los Angeles, California.
John Proulx is a jazz pianist, vocalist, and Grammy Award winning composer out of Los Angeles, California.
Keith Jarrett
Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945, in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American pianist and composer who performs both jazz and classical music.
Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945, in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American pianist and composer who performs both jazz and classical music.
Marian McPartland
Margaret Marian McPartland, OBE is an English-born jazz pianist, composer, writer, and the host of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on National Public Radio, NPR.
Margaret Marian McPartland, OBE is an English-born jazz pianist, composer, writer, and the host of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on National Public Radio, NPR.
Markus Burger
Markus Burger (born September 30, 1966) is a German pianist, composer and music educator currently residing in Santa Monica, California, who teaches at Los Angeles City College and Fullerton Co...
Markus Burger (born September 30, 1966) is a German pianist, composer and music educator currently residing in Santa Monica, California, who teaches at Los Angeles City College and Fullerton Co...
McCoy Tyner
McCoy Tyner is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and a long solo career.
McCoy Tyner is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and a long solo career.
Noel Kelehan
Noel Kelehan was an Irish musician, former conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and former musical director of Radio Telefís Éireann.
Noel Kelehan was an Irish musician, former conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and former musical director of Radio Telefís Éireann.
Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (December 14, 1931 in Whiteville, Tennessee – May 26, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peters...
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (December 14, 1931 in Whiteville, Tennessee – May 26, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peters...
Randy Weston
Randy Weston (born April 6, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American jazz pianist and composer, of Jamaican parentage.
Randy Weston (born April 6, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American jazz pianist and composer, of Jamaican parentage.
Ray Bryant
Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) was an American Jazz pianist and composer.
Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) was an American Jazz pianist and composer.
Roland Hanna
Roland Hanna was an American Jazz pianist.
Roland Hanna was an American Jazz pianist.
Sonny Clark
Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom.
Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom.
Stefano Battaglia
Stefano Battaglia (b. 1965, Milan) is an Italian classical and jazz pianist.
Stefano Battaglia (b. 1965, Milan) is an Italian classical and jazz pianist.
Sun Ra
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his "cosmic philosophy," musical compositions and performances.
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his "cosmic philosophy," musical compositions and performances.
Tommy Flanagan
Thomas Lee Flanagan was an American jazz pianist born in Detroit, Michigan, particularly remembered for his work with Ella Fitzgerald.
Thomas Lee Flanagan was an American jazz pianist born in Detroit, Michigan, particularly remembered for his work with Ella Fitzgerald.