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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 ...
Mangione served as director of the Eastman jazz ensemble from 1968 to 1972. In 1970, he returned to recording with the album Friends and Love, recorded in concert with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and guest performers. [9] Mangione's quartet with saxophonist Gerry Niewood was a popular concert and recording act throughout the 1970s. [10] "
1969, 1970, 1974, 1996 Hot Rats, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Chunga's Revenge, Apostrophe, The Lost Episodes: Violin, Organ, Vocals Suzannah Harris: 1969, 1991 Them or Us, Sleep Dirt (1991 CD Version) Vocals Jim Haynes: 1968 Lumpy Gravy: Guitar Danny Helferin: 1996 The Lost Episodes: Piano Bob Henderson: 1978–1981, 1996 ...
In the 1970s jazz, jazz became increasingly influenced by Latin jazz, combining rhythms from African and Latin American countries, often played on instruments such as conga, timbale, güiro, and claves, with jazz and classical harmonies played on typical jazz instruments (piano, double bass, etc.).
Piano. Saxophone Trombone. Trumpet. Tuba. Bill Barber (1920 ... Ralph Escudero (1898–1970) Howard Johnson (1941–2021) Dick Lammi (1909–1969) Cyrus St. Clair ...
Short continued his career in the 1970s and 1980s singing for films and television. In 1972, he performed the theme song to James Ivory's film Savages. In 1976, Short sang and appeared in a commercial for Revlon's perfume "Charlie". In 1979 he performed a 25-song set that was released on DVD in 2004 as Bobby Short at the Cafe Carlyle.