If you needed to make some room in the 36 for the glaring omissions, conisder removing Shearing, Mays, Grusin and James. Great list. Coltrane has always been the firstthough after Elvin and McCoy left him, the music of his last year was chaotic, obvious, cacophonousleading to mass exits. Gene Harris should be in the top 3 easily! Though he began his recording career in 1923, he was able to adapt to changing styles in jazz and kept recording until 1981. Thanks to you, Talking Stein, I went there .. and No Thank You! POR LO VISTO NO ENTRAN MUJERES, LAS MENCIONADAS Y HAZEL SCOTT. OK Keith Jarrett a close second; Art Tatum for playing technique; Erroll Garner for sheer swing; Kenny Barron has to be included in the convo. 6 Red Garland Freddie Slack And what ***********headed moron is responsible for including the ham-fisted and unoriginal . Scott Joplin is on this list. Dianna Krall is a fine musician but is she really a great innovative pianist or just a good all around pianist and entertainer. James Williams fantastic jazz pianist, Mulgrews big friend, and mentor.? So I tried to think of ways to destroy that world. The house band at Miltons included drummer Kenny Clarke and pianist Thelonious Monk. The contributions of Duke Ellington, Nat KIng Cole, Scott Joplin, Dave Brubeck, Art Tatum , Brad Mehldau , Nina Simone, Gil Evans, Michel Legrand & Jelly Roll Morton cannot be overestimated ). 7 Bud Powell Live for me the Number One spot has to be Earl Fatha Hines, I stood behind him, within touching distance, at a Jazz Club in the UK whilst he played All night long, (sorry Lionel), thrilling the Club Cats in the 60s. Ahmad Jamals The Awakening solidifies his spot as one of the best pianists of all time, if not the greatest. Hiromi Uehara! Alexander Von Schlippenbach, Aki Takase, Marilyn Crispell, Paul Bley, Joel Futterman, Connie Crothers, Stanley Cowell, Sun Ra, Fred Van Hove, Mal Waldron, Misha Mengelberg, Don Pullen, Alice Coltrane and so many more. I did pick up a few names that I will make an effort to find for my own listening pleasure. http://people.virginia.edu/~skd9r/MUSI212_new/diagrams/chapter_10_shortened.html The NPR 100. A former staff writer for TUAW, he's knowledgeable on all things Apple and Android. Before Bebop, if you wanted to improvise, you could get away with knowing little music theory and largely just feeling your way through the song using your ear to find what sounded good. Prior to the MJQ, he was a sideman for Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis. Hes a wild one! Influenced by Teddy Wilson and Bud Powell, Brooklyn-born Kelly is best remembered for his association with Miles Davis between 1959 and 1961 (he played on the iconic 1959 LP Kind Of Blue). Wheres Dave Brubeck and Nat King Cole? Debussy, Ravel); he ended as a full-blown expressionist (think Moussoursky, Rachmaninoff)two opposite sides of the same coin of Romantic art. Bill had the biggest, heaviest hands of any pianisthis touch, always deep in the keys, could coax from the most stubborn piano the fullest ppp and fff in closely-voiced harmonies or the most evenly-played rapid runs thanks to minimal body movement and heavy, dead accurate fingers. DID YOU INCLUDE DAVE MCKENNA? A list like this is never going to please anyone. DUKE JORDAN, AL HAIG, SIR WALTER BISHOP, RED GARLAND, JUST TO NAME A FEW MISSING ARTISTS. And from the older (but still highly active!) I would even put him ahead of Bud Powell. WK is top ten for me. Thanks Herman. Its often overlooked that Washington, DC-born Edward Kennedy Ellington was a tremendous jazz pianist with his own inimitable style. The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Yes youre right Most of the latter were shown in international film festivals. HEY FOLKS: Unfortunately, there was a musicians strike which prevented all unionised musicians from recording albums between 1942 and 1944 in the US. It was 1942, and the 22-year-old alto saxophonist from Kansas City, then playing in pianist Jay McShanns band, was blowing his horn in a way that had never been heard or seen before. More important than the blues? The main complaints were the shows sexuality and violence. the knowledge and know how are stretched throughout the entire history of jazz piano. Oh, come on! WebAll episodes of Bebop. No Eliane Elias? (read some of the comments that perpetuate the old he cant play that well myth that Leonard Feather perpetuatedactually I dont believe any of the others could play as he does nor should they try). Phineaso Newborn is a huge miss as others have pointed out Mulgrew and James Williams can be easily be added in front of a few on the list Billy Taylor as well and Hampton Hawes should be in the top 20 sorry but Dave Grusin and Bob James are great players but no where near the virtuosos listed above and for that thought Monty Alexander could blow most of these guys away and what about Dick Hyman I love Joe Zawinul and all of his music but the list is of Pianists and a huge amount of his recorded work is Keyboard based -so not in the top 30 finally Fred Hersch needs to be in the top 30 for his musical diversity alone owe and there is that Mehldau guy. Whereas Keith selected his spots on the basis of crowd size, money, etc., Bill remained an active soldier, about to go on another world tour when his body betrayed him. WebAnother day with no extremely prominent jazz artists to pay a birthday tribute to so well pay homage to the passing of an extremely gifted composer/saxophonist Wayne Shorter. The problem with lists like this is that they draw a stagnant picture of a very vibrant art. Bebop, which was more cerebral than prior jazz styles, marked a shift from jazz as entertainment to jazz as an intellectual art form. In that case, why not make a list of the top 88 greatest jazz pianists ? Hell, he was playing the most complex chords and rhythmns long before self-described experts got around to giving them names. An exponent of modal jazz with a passion for blues, Tyners main hallmark is using chords with prominent fourths. That marks nearly 18 years of Cowboy Bebop on Adult Swim. They officially debuted on February 14, 2014 with the mini-album Between Calm and Passion. Only one woman? As a result, Powell proved highly influential, even though his career was short (he died aged 41, after years of mental health problems). Next thing someone is going to put Kenny G in the same category as Steve Lacey and Dave Liebman for best Jazz soprano sax !? It was the latter quality that made Miles Davis such a big fan of his music in the 50s, attempting to replicate Jamals light piano style in his groups of that era. 8.Pinetop Smith For instance we could compile a list of the best percussive players the list would completely change if you get my drift. He didnt travel extensively, but he was good enough to replace Oscar in Ray Browns band. 3 Ahmad Jamal Maybe he also plays piano? Thanks for that piece of useful knowledge, Im off exploring this mister Al haigs world! And Scott Joplin on the list? [4] She studied keyboard from a young age on both the piano in her home and the organ at her kindergarten. Thats the same serial number as the USS Enterprise from the original, TV show. Ein persnlicher Favorit von mir ist Alan Broadbent! Count Basie said Earl Hines was, ..the greatest piano-player int the world. Allen Toussaint (Bright Mississippi). You left off the link. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. You missed Dave Zoller. Me too. No Dave Brubeck, whats wrong with you people. Presumably, the corgis werent a problem. I told Benny Green that so much of the music around the 60s was musicians music, he told me how difficult a particular note was, but hey, I just like the sound . The main complaints were the shows sexuality and violence. Anyway Im positive that Tete Montoliu should be somewhere in this list. No Ellis Larkins? Buddy DeFranco - clarinet. His final recording Gene Harris Live at Otter Creek is his best album. How could you possibly leave out HIROMI UEHARA!!!!! While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everyone hears beautiful music as it appeals to their ear. Really?????? As for Dave Brubeck, I like him but wouldnt rate him at 16. 15 Jelly Roll Morton [citation needed] Later, she composed NHK's official support song on the occasion of the first anniversary of the earthquake entitled "Hana wa Saku" ("Flowers Will Bloom") featuring lyrics by Sendai film director Shunji Iwai. Charlie Parker admitted when he was a young man trying to learn the saxophone he copied every one of Mr. Youngs solos. Its unlikely that the first thing you think of when Cowboy Bebop comes to mind is the violence, but its been a significant issue for the series. In fact, it wasnt even originally designed for adventure; it was made for fishing. From Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Earl Fatha Hines was a key figure in the evolution of jazz piano-playing. So what is bebop? You have the same last name of another great pianist not mentioned on the list: DON THOMPSON. Their last studio outing, was in June 1950. A capable and versatile pianist, Pearsons own records veered more towards the soul jazz style. And quite frankly I tire of patterns that a few of the persons above play over and over and over and over regardless of how technically difficult they are to execute. They have him ranked a little too high. I do not know who wrote this list and where he will take the information but a bit disappointing . No Paul Bley??? Cecil Taylor There is some terrific stuff there, lets say he maybe could have snuck into the Top 36 if he focused on piano instead of bass, not chops wise but getting music out of those 88 keys wise. The song features notable natives from the affected areas of Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate. The omission of Marian McPartland is criminal. Watching Spikes exasperation over Miles obsession with baseball is a treat, but it isnt the only baseball content in the episode. Each episode is named after a famous band or genre of music, from episode 1 Asteroid Blues to episode 5 Ballad of Fallen Angels, a tribute to the Aerosmith song of the same name. Nevertheless, we must find a way to include several outstanding persons not on the list, in my order of priority they are: Johnny Oneal, Phineas Newborn Jr, Terry Pollard and Mulgrew Miller. Nobody can make a favorite list for someone else. Gospel music left an indelible mark on Timmons and its DNA can be detected in his playing and much of the music he wrote, which included the classic tunes Moanin, This Here, and Dat Dere, which earned him his place among the best jazz pianists for laying the blueprint for what became known as soul jazz in the late 50s and early 60s. And to finish: 'Wee' from a celebrated live concert recording in which Powell played with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Max Roach; and a Monk tune, 'Little Rootie Tootie', in a magnificent arrangement for big band. Earl Hines 3. The Seatbelts have put out five collections of Cowboy Bebop soundtracks, along with providing studio recordings for Jin-Roh, Ask DNA,and Future Blues. Piano has so many fantastic players that for me I have a huge amount of favorites. But ranking them is ridiculous. Originally from Red Bank, New Jersey, Bill Basie rose to fame during the big-band swing epoch with popular tunes such as One Oclock Jump. He usually led from the piano, adhering to a minimalistic less-is-more aesthetic and employing forceful percussive accenting and octaves so that his bluesy notes cut through the full band sound. List seems a bit sexist. 7.Alan Toussant comes to mind is the violence, but its been a significant issue for the series. Though hes an undoubted master of the electric Fender Rhodes keyboard (which dominated his classic 70s records), in recent years James has returned to the acoustic piano. Shearing, Oscar, Michele Le Grand ( for the few of us who have heard him live). Hill, Cables and Hersch should be higher. The following year, Gillespie releasedA Portrait of Duke Ellington(1960), an album dedicated to Ellington also featuring the work of Juan Tizol, Billy Strayhorn and Mercer Ellington, son of the legendary musician. When he was 18 years old, Gillespie moved with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I personally think Mary Lou Williams should be somewhere on the list, maybe even Elaine Elias but there are a lot more great male jazz pianists than female. Herbie Hancock Enjoying a long association with Alfred Lion and Frank Wolffs outfit, he not only recorded his own music, but worked as an in-house arranger and A&R man. Looking for other Cowboy Bebop guns? Its a list, limited to 50 (up from 36, which is an improvement), and its not intended as a scientific ranking. This Harlem-born musician was the first pianist to approach the piano as if it were a horn instrument. easily qualifies for the top 10! You explained that in the beginning so there should be no complaining. Hands down one of the best jazz pianists in history, Tatum was a blind genius who arguably created the most densely polyphonic and sophisticated pre-bebop piano style of all, fusing stride with swing. However, it is uncertain if all of her works are to be included in the finished project. Some jazz musicians also married bebop with classical music, among them The Modern Jazz Quartet, whose elegant, chamber jazz style was dubbed Third Stream Music. I bet jazz lovers could come with a 100s of great pianists but of course the ones at the top Oh, I know. When it emerged, bebop was unacceptable not only to the general public but also to many musicians. Thelonious Monk Mine as well, John. I say: No way Jose! Lincoln was right; facts are stubborn things. Though hugely influential Oscar Peterson was one of his prime disciples Tatums life came to an end shortly after his 47th birthday. Where is Mickey Tucker? 4. For one thing, Warings usage of the philosophical term deconstructing seems very apropos to me, as I sit and listen to The!onius on his birthday. Lennie Tristano He released his debut LP in 1956 and recorded regularly for a raft of different labels up until 2009. You should see the list I put together with the additional pianist mentioned in the comments here. Tete Montoliu belongs very high on the list. FILE - Composer Burt Bacharach performs in Milan, Italy on July 16, 2011. A brilliant musician like Marian McPartland being left off is inexcusable. The original soundtrack has a storied composer. Maybe for composing, but not his playing. A sideman for noted saxophonists Lou Donaldson, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean and Harold Land in the 50s, New Yorker Hope (real name St Elmo Sylvester Hope) was a bebop pianist with a bright sound, dynamic touch and, like Thelonious Monk, had a penchant for dissonance. Would also have included Bobby Timmons, Marian McPartland, Mary Lou Williams, Dick Hyman, Bill Charlap. WhileGillespie himself was a skilled arranger (successful at creating scores for the rich wall of sound that trumpets, trombones and saxophones offer), bebop somehow manages to make do with less. In the United States, the shows initial run was censored due to content; however, several episodes were also cut due to the show premiering the week before the 9/11 attacks. Hey Daniel, yours is one of only few comments I could subscribe. And it introduced modes and greater freedom to jazz. Set in 2071, the show is centered on a motley crew of bounty hunters known as "cowboys"Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda). Wild Horses also contains a hidden Babe Ruth, When we meet our heroes, theyre in the process of getting their lives in order after a period of chaos. Too many great ones left off, as mentioned in the comments. Tranes Romanticism was heaven-bent and spiritual in contrast. He influenced a generation;one notable was Dudley Moore who could imitate Errolls playing very well esp the left hand-but nobody has ever quite sounded the same though Errolls brother said there was a Tommy? Eddie Costa He was born in France but with a last name like that, his father probably is/was (?) Missing Mulgrew Miller, Barry Harris, Kenny Barron, Fred Hersh and Don Grolnick from the older generation, Gerald Clayton, Christian Sands, Bill Charlap and Robert Glasper from the younger ones. Let me know what you think once you have listened and then tell me he shouldnt be in this list, close to the top! My list: Ill second the nominations of Jimmy Rowles, and even stronger, Hampton Hawes. EVER>! 6 Cecil Taylor Since its debut, Its unlikely that the first thing you think of when. Starting out playing gospel music on the organ before being formally tutored in piano, Cole was schooled in classical music but quickly gravitated to jazz. Clarke's innovation was to shift the drummer's time-keeping function to the ride cymbal, leaving the snare and bass drum free to 'drop bombs' - unexpected offbeat accents - that perfectly complemented the way that the most innovative jazz musicians were beginning to play. Consequently, there are no recordings of early bebop as it was first developing. 6. I think its on of the first lists that is pretty good..I play and little piano and guitar and fancy myself as fairly knowledgeable in guitar, bass and drumsMaybe I know just enough to get into troubleno one can ever agree on any listever. He started out as jazz foremost impressionist (cf. Garners ear for music was legendary. I find all of them satisfying and all inspire me in different ways.[6]. 28 Ramsey Lewis where is Alan Broadbent, Milgrew Miller, Brad Mehldau? In a stroke of fate, the universe made sure things started coming together for them exactly three years ago. Its beyond me!!! People enjoy the image of Christ and Christianity in picture books, but not as a religion. How to compare Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk?! Created and delightful improvisations that remain engaged with the melody but are always resolved at conclusion He recorded for Blue Note, Prestige, and Pacific Jazz in the 50s. If you dont know her, get out there, drop whatever youre doing and listen to her, and redo this list! Its worth noting that tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins anticipated the improv aspect of bebop when he recorded the song Body & Soul in 1939, in which he Waller was also an organist and composer whose repertoire included the immortal tunes Aint Misbehavin and Honeysuckle Rose.. 31 Michel Petrucciani Where is the absolutely fantastic master Mulgrew Miller? The next time a poll like this is conducted, it should be taken among all the living jazz pianists. Read about our approach to external linking. Go clean your ears and learn some lineage!! This list is the all-time great jazz pianists. He also often attacks the piano with brute force, though he can also play with extreme delicacy, employing staccato right-hand runs. No Lenny Tristano at the list?How is this possible?Dave Grusin on the list? I would not put Monk at #2. It proved to be a profoundly influential recording for aspiring saxophonists. Not sure what category he goes in. If there is one piano player who, in my opinion, comes out tops in all categories it has to be I had heard drums on the radio before, but it was like I had never really noticed them. From Jacksonville, Florida, Mehldau is undoubtedly one of the leading pianists in contemporary jazz. This amazing musician has got to be the most overlooked jazz pianist of all time! WebPages in category "Bebop composers". Kirkland also played with jazz greats, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and drummer Elvin Jones, in the 80s, and appeared on five albums by ex-Police frontman, Sting. I think that an even 100 would be even better. No females? Looking for more? 24 Bob James Bebop might be right in the name, but Cowboy Bebops love of music goes far beyond its title. Ok, I take it back. In 2010, she made a surprise appearance at Anime Expo. Mulgrew Miller needs to be in there definitively. Finally, if we took into account virtuosism (true virtuosism, which involves making it sound clear and perfect) Id add Hancock, Tatum, Peterson and Corea; Hancock being the one pianist who can get the best SOUND out of a grand piano hes absolute perfection playing chords. He made his first recording in 1945, but it was in the 50s, after he joined jazz impresario Norman Granzs Verve label and led a piano trio, that he became a household name. 1. Others not mentioned: Monty Alexander, Roger Kellaway, Billy Taylor, Dave McKenna, Gene Harris, Steve Kuhn. Though influenced by Bill Evans, Hancock forged his own style in the 60s, both as a solo artist and as a member of Miles Davis pathfinding post-bop quintet. Ellis Marsalis is a trumpet man, I believe. Now that i think of it, theres another japanese piano player, but you just have to HAVE her on this list! Or be it Tachikoma wishing to become human. Use swung eighth notes but insert accents throughout the phrase to create a rhythmic element to your melody line (accenting some on and some off-beats); End the phrase with a downward movement (this is where the name Bebop comes from as the sounds bee and bop could be used to scat these melodic lines). What about Herbie Nichols and Kenny Drew, both of them brilliant pianists. It grew out of the culmination of trends that had been occurring withinswing since the mid-1930s: less explicit timekeeping by the drummer, a changing role for the piano (away from rhythmic density towards accents and fills), less ornate horn section arrangements, (trending towards riffs and more support for the underlying rhythm), more emphasis on and freedom for soloists, and increasing harmonic sophistication in arrangements used by some bands.. And Brad Mehldau, of course. Shorter was one of the most influential jazz people of his time (starting in the 60;s #Bebop . Why? such a list is a nice provocationsimply to recall all who are mentioned justifies the exercise. Theres also seminal figure Jelly Roll Morton, flamboyant nemesis of Jame P. Speaking of nemesis about how could you forget Donald Lambert one of Art Tatums rivals, I know a little to obscure for you.
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