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Billy Taylor
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Multiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_… read moreMultiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_(jazz_bassist) 1. Billy Taylor (July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010) was born in Greenville, North … read moreMultiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_(jazz_bassist) 1. Billy Taylor (July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010) was born in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Taylor, one of jazz's most influential pi… read more
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Mulgrew Miller
103,378 listeners
Mulgrew Miller is an American jazz pianist born in 1955 in Greenwood, Mississippi who performs in a number of jazz idioms. In a childhood f… read moreMulgrew Miller is an American jazz pianist born in 1955 in Greenwood, Mississippi who performs in a number of jazz idioms. In a childhood filled with early musical experiences, mostly playing gospel music in his church and R&B and bl… read moreMulgrew Miller is an American jazz pianist born in 1955 in Greenwood, Mississippi who performs in a number of jazz idioms. In a childhood filled with early musical experiences, mostly playing gospel music in his church and R&B and blues at dances. Mulgrew was constantly meddling in jazz piano… read more
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Junior Mance
148,416 listeners
Mance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording… read moreMance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording career. Mance also worked with Lester Young before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. In t… read moreMance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording career. Mance also worked with Lester Young before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. In the 36th Army Band, he served with another notable Jazz music… read more
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Phineas Newborn Jr.
36,626 listeners
Phineas Newborn, Jr. (December 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Pete… read morePhineas Newborn, Jr. (December 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell. Newborn came from a musical family: his father, Phineas Newborn, Sr., was a … read morePhineas Newborn, Jr. (December 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell. Newborn came from a musical family: his father, Phineas Newborn, Sr., was a blues musician and his younger brother, Calvin, a jazz guita… read more
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Marian McPartland
66,938 listeners
Margaret Marian McPartland, OBE (née Turner; 20 March 1918 – 20 August 2013), was an English-born jazz pianist, composer, and writer. She w… read moreMargaret Marian McPartland, OBE (née Turner; 20 March 1918 – 20 August 2013), was an English-born jazz pianist, composer, and writer. She was the host of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on National Public Radio from 1978 until 2011. … read moreMargaret Marian McPartland, OBE (née Turner; 20 March 1918 – 20 August 2013), was an English-born jazz pianist, composer, and writer. She was the host of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on National Public Radio from 1978 until 2011. After her marriage to Jimmy McPartland in February 1945, she… read more
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba
59,224 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
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Jacky Terrasson
151,738 listeners
By the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-tit… read moreBy the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-titled 1995 debut for Blue Note Records drew high praise from all corners of the jazz world. His feat… read moreBy the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-titled 1995 debut for Blue Note Records drew high praise from all corners of the jazz world. His feathery keyboard touch is coupled with a lot of power and passi… read more
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Eric Reed
104,567 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
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Brad Mehldau
424,420 listeners
Brad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist born on August 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. He plays original compositions and jazz standar… read moreBrad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist born on August 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. He plays original compositions and jazz standards, as well as interpretations of non-jazz songs by The Beatles, Nick Drake, Radiohead and Soundga… read moreBrad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist born on August 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. He plays original compositions and jazz standards, as well as interpretations of non-jazz songs by The Beatles, Nick Drake, Radiohead and Soundgarden, for example. He has also contributed to movie soundtra… read more
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Geri Allen
38,705 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