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Post by tom1960 on Jun 15, 2014 8:02:32 GMT -5
I've always had an inclination to listen to older jazz artists long gone until the past few years when I decided to finally embrace the contemporary scene in a big way. I'd like to keep this discussion to today performers. Who are some of todays jazz pianists you admire most. A few names come to mind.
Harold Mabern
David Hazeltine
David Kikoski
Renee Rosnes
Benny Green
Steve Kuhn
Jon Mayer
Orrin Evans
Kenny Barron
Bill Charlap
I hope to come up with more names later. You turn! If you'd like to suggest a recommendation or two, have at it.
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Post by billf on Jun 15, 2014 10:43:23 GMT -5
Surprised you haven't mentioned Tardo Hammer or Hod O'Brien, Tom!
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Post by tomd on Jun 15, 2014 11:20:27 GMT -5
+1 on Mabern, Barron and Charlap
+1 on Hod O'Brien (sometimes I have misgivings about his soloing, but not enough to keep me from purchasing his recordings)
Denny Zeitlin (I think he's still playing)
Jessica Williams (too many recordings to keep up with, but those I've heard are good)
Ran Blake (!)
Barry Harris (!)
Stanley Cowell (!)
Paul Bley
Muhal Richard Abrams
Cecil Taylor, of course
Marilyn Crispell (what I've heard isn't really to my taste, but she can definitely play)
Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea are conspicuous by their absence so far. I have the highest respect for Corea's talent, but not necessarily for what he does with it (saw him live some years ago and would do so again if he were around, though). I also respect KJ, have some of his older ECM recordings, but have never been a big fan.
I have to admit that the modern pianists I like are pretty much on the senior side...I should investigate some of the younger generation!
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Post by jmuscara on Jun 16, 2014 6:57:44 GMT -5
Kenny Barron
Kenny Werner
Jason Moran
Gerald Clayton
Peter Martin
Danilo Perez
Manuel Valera
Paul English
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Post by johnt on Jun 16, 2014 10:22:06 GMT -5
Anthony Wonsey Tamir Hendleman (Jeff Hamilton Trio) Jan Lundgren Rob Schneiderman Rossano Sportiello Junior Mance
Definitely agree with tomd's mention of Jessica Williams. Outstanding.
From Canada:
Mark Eisenman John Stetch Bernie Senensky Oliver Jones Dave Restivo |
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Post by johnt on Jun 25, 2014 20:23:18 GMT -5
Alan Broadbent
George Cables - how in the world did I forget George, he's one of my favorites! |
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Post by tomd on Jun 27, 2014 14:12:13 GMT -5
John, you've convinced me on Alan Broadbent. Got to order some recordings; will lean to originals rather than standards.
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