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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
Bill Bailey; Burt Bacharach; Alex Band (The Calling); Anita Baker; Tony Banks; Steve Barakatt; Sara Bareilles; Samantha Barks; Gary Barlow (); Joshua Bassett; Mark Batson; Eric Bazilian (The Hooters)
According to Robert Christgau, in the 1980s Miles Davis capitalized on the popularity of the electric fusion style he had pioneered in the 1970s. [1] In the Newsweek article "The Problem With Jazz Criticism", [2] Stanley Crouch considered Davis' playing of fusion as a turning point that led to smooth jazz. In Aaron J. West's introduction to his ...
This is an alphabetized list of notable solo pianists who play (or played) classical music on the piano. For those who worked with other pianists as piano duos, see List of classical piano duos (performers). For a list of recorded classical pianists, see List of classical pianists (recorded)
Piano. Saxophone Trombone. Trumpet. Tuba. Bill Barber (1920 ... Ralph Escudero (1898–1970) Howard Johnson (1941–2021) Dick Lammi (1909–1969) Cyrus St. Clair ...
He maintains a regular presence on Facebook, selling his CD’s and music books while occasionally performing piano concerts at churches. Dino performed at Carnegie Hall on December 15, 2005. He participated in an auction benefiting Music Cares, a charitable organization that helps struggling musicians and entertainers.
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) [1] is a British singer, songwriter and pianist.Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, his music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry. [2]
Sandoval playing the timbales. Arturo Sandoval (born November 6, 1949) is a Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, timbalero, and composer. While living in his native Cuba, Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie.