Who is your favorite jazz pianist

Oscar Peterson, although I was tempted to say Diana Krall, and it had nothing to do with her musical ability.

My favorites of all time include Earl Hines, Errol Gardner, Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans. Art Tatum was probably the Franz Lizst of all jazz pianists, too bad there aren't more and better recordings of him as he is just dazzling and probably the most gifted with his virtuosic speed and on the fly harmonic variations on the melody. Thelonious Monk for a most original style and tempo, no one like him for sure. And Bud Powell, of course.

MAL WALDRON

Just a few: Richie Beirach, Steve Kuhn, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner

I've discovered a few new players since I posted to this thread last year. They include:

Esbjörn Svensson - Svensson passed away last June, a week before I was set to see him at the local jazz festival. A real tragedy for a such a young and promising musician.

Nik Bärtsch - another ECM label musician who doesn't dazzle with technique but mesmerizes with subtle patterns, amazing groove and stunning dynamics.

Geoffrey Keezer - another young (under 40) pianist who's played with tons of people and has a number of releases under his own name.

Brad Mehldau - seeing him live changed my perception about what (good) jazz is all about. I prefer his work with his trio to some of his dates with other players.

Aaron Parks - a very recent discovery, this guy has an album out titled "Invisible Cinema" that is brilliant.

John Taylor - another vote for Mr. Taylor. Some of his music can be quite difficult. I have him on some releases under drummer Peter Erskine's name.

Alan Pasqua - ex-Miles keyboardist. He's released a couple of CDs in the past few years - one very beautiful trio release ("My New Old Friend") and one that channels the Miles' days ("The Anti-Social Club).