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Matthew Shipp
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Matthew Shipp (born December 7, 1960) is an American avant-garde jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. He began playing piano at five ye… read moreMatthew Shipp (born December 7, 1960) is an American avant-garde jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. He began playing piano at five years old. Shipp was strongly attracted to jazz, but also played in rock groups while in high school… read moreMatthew Shipp (born December 7, 1960) is an American avant-garde jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. He began playing piano at five years old. Shipp was strongly attracted to jazz, but also played in rock groups while in high school. Shipp attended the University of Delaware for "a coup… read more
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Craig Taborn
20,725 listeners
Craig Taborn is a piano, organ, and Moog synthesizer player primarily in jazz. Although he also does dark ambient and techno music. He has … read moreCraig Taborn is a piano, organ, and Moog synthesizer player primarily in jazz. Although he also does dark ambient and techno music. He has worked with many musicians including Chris Potter, Nate Smith, Gerald Cleaver, Lotte Anker, Drew G… read moreCraig Taborn is a piano, organ, and Moog synthesizer player primarily in jazz. Although he also does dark ambient and techno music. He has worked with many musicians including Chris Potter, Nate Smith, Gerald Cleaver, Lotte Anker, Drew Gress, James Carter, Wayne Krantz, Adam Rogers, Tim Berne, me… read more
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Carla Bley
55,325 listeners
Carla Bley (born Lovella May Borg; May 11, 1936 – October 17, 2023) was an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader. An im… read moreCarla Bley (born Lovella May Borg; May 11, 1936 – October 17, 2023) was an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader. An important figure in the free jazz movement of the 1960s, she is perhaps best known for her jazz oper… read moreCarla Bley (born Lovella May Borg; May 11, 1936 – October 17, 2023) was an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader. An important figure in the free jazz movement of the 1960s, she is perhaps best known for her jazz opera Escalator Over The Hill (released as a triple LP set), as … read more
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Paul Motian
53,320 listeners
Paul Motian (25 March 1931 - 22 November 2011) was a jazz drummer who gained recognition through his work with the Bill Evans Trio on such … read morePaul Motian (25 March 1931 - 22 November 2011) was a jazz drummer who gained recognition through his work with the Bill Evans Trio on such albums as Sunday at The Village Vanguard. He was also a member of the Keith Jarret Quartet along w… read morePaul Motian (25 March 1931 - 22 November 2011) was a jazz drummer who gained recognition through his work with the Bill Evans Trio on such albums as Sunday at The Village Vanguard. He was also a member of the Keith Jarret Quartet along with Charlie Haden and Dewey Redman. He also worked extensivl… read more
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Ran Blake
8,276 listeners
Ran Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He wa… read moreRan Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He was an important figure in the "Third Stream" movement, which combined elements of classic… read moreRan Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He was an important figure in the "Third Stream" movement, which combined elements of classical and jazz musics. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bard College. View wiki
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Geri Allen
38,692 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
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Jaki Byard
29,217 listeners
Jaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among se… read moreJaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from r… read moreJaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz. Byard began playing professi… read more
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Mal Waldron
107,400 listeners
Malcolm Earl Waldron (August 16, 1926 – December 2, 2002) was an American jazz and world music pianist and composer. Born in New York City,… read moreMalcolm Earl Waldron (August 16, 1926 – December 2, 2002) was an American jazz and world music pianist and composer. Born in New York City, his jazz work was chiefly in the hard bop, post-bop and free jazz genres. He is known for his dis… read moreMalcolm Earl Waldron (August 16, 1926 – December 2, 2002) was an American jazz and world music pianist and composer. Born in New York City, his jazz work was chiefly in the hard bop, post-bop and free jazz genres. He is known for his distinctive chord voicings and adaptable style, which was origi… read more
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Dave Holland
115,441 listeners
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Keith Jarrett
597,260 listeners
Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American pianist and composer. He is considered one of the most important jazz pianists, renowned for his elaborate solo improvisations. As well as recording under his own name, he has recorded a number of albums as the Keith … read more