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This is an alphabetized list of musicians notable for playing or having played jazz piano. The piano has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings. Its role is multifaceted due largely to the instrument's combined melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic capabilities. [1
Tatum's first solo piano job in New York was at the Onyx Club, [51] which was later reported to have paid him "$45 a week and free whiskey". [52] The Onyx was one of the first jazz clubs to open on 52nd Street, [51] which became the city's focal point for public jazz performance for more than a decade. [53]
He was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo on "Blame It on My Youth" from The Art of the Trio Volume One in 1998, [119] Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Individual or Group for Art of the Trio 4: Back at the Vanguard in 2000, [120] Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group for Brad Mehldau Trio Live in 2009, [121] Best ...
Sullivan Joseph Fortner (born December 29, 1986) is an American jazz pianist. He was the regular pianist in trumpeter Roy Hargrove's band from 2010 to 2017, and has released two albums on Impulse! Records. He has received two Grammy Awards, including Best Jazz Performance for his collaboration with Samara Joy on the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little ...
It includes American jazz pianists that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Pages in category "African-American jazz pianists" The following 95 pages are in this category, out of 95 total.
Nikki Yeoh (born 24 May 1973) is a British jazz pianist who has worked with Courtney Pine, Cleveland Watkiss, Steve Williamson, Chante Moore, The Roots and Neneh Cherry.Born in London, Yeoh is of mixed race origin, having a father from Malaysia and a British mother.
Fred Hersch (born October 21, 1955) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and a 17-time Grammy nominée. He was the first person to play weeklong engagements as a solo pianist at the Village Vanguard in New York City.
Pages in category "Free jazz pianists" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Muhal Richard Abrams; B.