For me, too many choices... |
All those mentioned are great. But surprised no one mentioned Kenny Barron. |
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If we're going by originality, spirit, talent...I'd have to go with Bud. |
How can it be that no one mentioned Errol Garner? |
After seeing 77jovian's mention of Dave Brubeck, I had to go give him a long listen. He gets my vote. |
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i like Herbie Hancock with his release of Maiden Voyage and when he was with Miles
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Another person I like (who plays in the same vein as Oscar Peterson) is Gene Harris. Some of his works are really very good - you often ask "is that Oscar P playing?".... |
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I can't believe that no one mentioned Chic Corea! |
My favorite are probably Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson, depending upon my mood. I also really enjoy Keith Jarrett, Tommy Flanagan, Michel Camilo, Michael Palma, Dan Haerle, and Shelly Berg (amongst many, many others). |
Many of my favorites have already been mentioned. One who was not is Ramsey Lewis. He is very underrated. |
My all time favourite is Gene Harris (Ray Brown Trio)and others are Keith Jarrett and Gonzalo Rubalcaba. |
I would like to add the following, since they were on my playlist today:
1. Les McCann(piano) & Eddie Harris (tenor sax) - 'Swiss Movement'
One of the all time great Jazz performances!! Every track a winner!! I wore out two LPs. Now have it on two CDs, just in case.
2. Randy Weston - 'Volcano Blues'
Other jazz pianists Worth a Look / Listen:
Cyrus Chestnut
Walter Davis Jr.
Marcus Roberts |
In addition to Foster_9's list; Bobby Timmons, Sonny Clark, McCoy Tyner,Red Garland, Bud Powell, and Hank Jones.
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In terms of sheer technique, it is hard to come up with someone who had more than Oscar Peterson in the jazz world. He is also one of my favorites musically, though I like Bill Evans and Monk as well. |
I should correct something I said earlier. I said the Duke could swing, but I meant the Count, as in Basie. Not that the Duke doesn't swing, just not on the piano. Hard to believe I got them mixed up. |
Elizabeth, you can always be counted on to cut thru the BS and get to the right answer.
I agree about Tatum. I have his solo Masterpieces set, and I don't play them very much. After a while they all sound the same. Show off.
Peterson is not always great, but he is at least always very good. Sort of like clint eastwood in the movies.
Basie's style of playing in Jazz is sort of like B.B. King's style of playing the blues. The right note, at the right time, no more or less. You nailed it. |
Yeah, i likemost of them a lot.
The ONLY one I dislike is Art Tatum. Like Salieri sez' to Mozart: Too many notes!!!
Could Art Tatum even PLAY a bar without adding in a trill?
Drives me crazy.
Now Peterson and Tristiano add 'extra' stuff in.. but it is decent and reasonable...
Basie, now there is a minimalist! Only the notes needed.. no more! |
It would more imformative and allow for more complete posts to ask, Who is the worst Jazz pianist? Because all the players mentioned are great, and I'm sure no one named all the ones they could have named. |
Thelonius Monk & Keith Jarrett are at the top of my list.
Surprised McCoy Tyner hasn't been mentioned yet, but he is another great one. |
My favorites are Horace Silver, Monk, Herbie Hancock. |
Although I selected one above I agree with HiFiHarv's statement "How can there be a best" The arts are not a competition. All musicians have something to offer you. It is up to you to decide whom you like |
There are many great jazz pianist in the world, but I'm a Kieth Jarrett aficionado.
His lack of thinking of the next note really translates to the best form of jazz for me. |
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Oscar Peterson, followed by Art Tatum |
sooo many....Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Marcus Roberts, Art Tatum, George Shearing, Andre Previn, Thelonius Monk, Keith Jarrett...I'll let others take it from here |
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How can there really be a "best"? Oscar Peterson? Benny Green? Bill Evans? Duke sure could swing. One I have really been enjoying lately but don't hear too much about is Ahmad Jamal. He might be my "best" when the mood strikes me. He has a different style that is certainly his and his alone. |
