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Billy Childs
18,137 listeners
William Edward Childs (best known as “Billy Childs”) is a composer and jazz pianist from Los Angeles. Born March 8, 1957, he began piano le… read moreWilliam Edward Childs (best known as “Billy Childs”) is a composer and jazz pianist from Los Angeles. Born March 8, 1957, he began piano lessons when he was six. When he was 16, Childs started attending the Community School of the Perfor… read moreWilliam Edward Childs (best known as “Billy Childs”) is a composer and jazz pianist from Los Angeles. Born March 8, 1957, he began piano lessons when he was six. When he was 16, Childs started attending the Community School of the Performing Arts, a prestigious music program sponsored by the Univ… read more -
Eric Reed
101,901 listeners
Eric Reed, (b. June 21, 1970), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American jazz pianist and composer. Eric began playing piano at age two… read moreEric Reed, (b. June 21, 1970), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American jazz pianist and composer. Eric began playing piano at age two, was playing piano in his minister father’s church by age five, and at age seven began formal stu… read moreEric Reed, (b. June 21, 1970), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American jazz pianist and composer. Eric began playing piano at age two, was playing piano in his minister father’s church by age five, and at age seven began formal study at Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School. At age 11 his … read more -
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
56,701 listeners
Gonzalo Rubalcaba (born May 27, 1963 in Havana,Cuba) is a jazz pianist. A prolific virtuoso and composer, he fuses Cuban and American influ… read moreGonzalo Rubalcaba (born May 27, 1963 in Havana,Cuba) is a jazz pianist. A prolific virtuoso and composer, he fuses Cuban and American influences into a powerful and innovative hybrid. Known for his stupefying and unbridled command of the… read moreGonzalo Rubalcaba (born May 27, 1963 in Havana,Cuba) is a jazz pianist. A prolific virtuoso and composer, he fuses Cuban and American influences into a powerful and innovative hybrid. Known for his stupefying and unbridled command of the keyboard throughout the 90s, his recent work has shown broa… read more -
Geri Allen
36,816 listeners
Geri Allen (Pontiac, Michigan, June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American composer, educator, and jazz pianist. Allen worked with many … read moreGeri Allen (Pontiac, Michigan, June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American composer, educator, and jazz pianist. Allen worked with many jazz musicians, including Ornette Coleman, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnett… read moreGeri Allen (Pontiac, Michigan, June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American composer, educator, and jazz pianist. Allen worked with many jazz musicians, including Ornette Coleman, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and Charles Lloyd. She cited her primary influences to be… read more -
David Hazeltine
174,992 listeners
Today a major pianist in the New York and Japan scenes, David Hazeltine has been playing gigs since he was thirteen. He did not seriously c… read moreToday a major pianist in the New York and Japan scenes, David Hazeltine has been playing gigs since he was thirteen. He did not seriously consider going into music until right before college. Once he entered into the jazz world he was en… read moreToday a major pianist in the New York and Japan scenes, David Hazeltine has been playing gigs since he was thirteen. He did not seriously consider going into music until right before college. Once he entered into the jazz world he was encouraged by Chet Baker who told him to go to New York. Born … read more -
Emmet Cohen
15,254 listeners
Born in New York, 1990. Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in musi… read moreBorn in New York, 1990. Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic… read moreBorn in New York, 1990. Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary" he employs to communicate with other music… read more -
George Cables
33,401 listeners
George Andrew Cables is a jazz pianist, born November 14, 1944 in New York City. He has played with Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Art Pepper, … read moreGeorge Andrew Cables is a jazz pianist, born November 14, 1944 in New York City. He has played with Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Art Pepper, and others. He is most noted for his collaborations and as a sideman. When Cables was going to sch… read moreGeorge Andrew Cables is a jazz pianist, born November 14, 1944 in New York City. He has played with Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Art Pepper, and others. He is most noted for his collaborations and as a sideman. When Cables was going to school in New York City, he used to walk the streets at night, … read more -
Rob van Bavel
17,570 listeners
Rob van Bavel (1965) is a pianist, teacher, composer and arranger. He graduated from the Rotterdam Conservatory in 1987 with the highest di… read moreRob van Bavel (1965) is a pianist, teacher, composer and arranger. He graduated from the Rotterdam Conservatory in 1987 with the highest distinction and won several prizes, including second prize at the first Thelonious Monk Jazzpiano Co… read moreRob van Bavel (1965) is a pianist, teacher, composer and arranger. He graduated from the Rotterdam Conservatory in 1987 with the highest distinction and won several prizes, including second prize at the first Thelonious Monk Jazzpiano Competition in Washington DC, soloist prizes in Germany and Be… read more -
Bill Charlap Trio
135,441 listeners
Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Ge… read moreGrammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap bega… read moreGrammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. His father was Broadway co… read more -
New York Trio
10,477 listeners
The New York Trio is a studio-only group consisting of Bill Charlap, Jay Leonhart and Bill Stewart that records for the Japanese market. T… read moreThe New York Trio is a studio-only group consisting of Bill Charlap, Jay Leonhart and Bill Stewart that records for the Japanese market. This trio is essentially a side project for Charlap, who leads his own trio with Peter Washington o… read moreThe New York Trio is a studio-only group consisting of Bill Charlap, Jay Leonhart and Bill Stewart that records for the Japanese market. This trio is essentially a side project for Charlap, who leads his own trio with Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. View wiki