In the combination of musical technique und being a great composer. Theres a japanese pianist probably nobody knows, but i believe he should be on this list, not for any revolutionary turn he gave to jazz piano playing, which i dont think he did, but just for the sheer beaulty of his music. Im puzzled by James P Johnson at only 25th on the list. Wild Horses also contains a hidden Babe Ruth Easter egg in the form of its villains. Thelonious Monk No Gene Harris! They also seem to find the perfect balance between restraint and expressivity while the others are simply on another level. Oscar Peterson? The episodes were eventually aired by the channel. Dont take my word for it, look it up: His earliest influence wasRoy Eldridge, whom he later replaced in Teddy Hills band. Meade Lux Lewis 3.- Oscar Peterson. Lists are worthless when they leave out folk like this: Wheres Sun Ra who was far more influential and certainly more entertaining than the vast amount of folk on this list. He recorded some singles across 1949 and 50 that eventually became an album called The Birth Of The Cool. How about Blossom Dearie? He is amazing! UNION DUES BLUES!!! Between Chucho and Art Tatum a toss up as #1..2-3 Oscar. Lester used construction of his playing with new approaches to the use of chord changes, and his tone and sound were unlike any others as he was the opposite of Coleman Hawkins style. His playing was unlike anyone elses, and was, indeed, the beginning of BeBop. Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina WebBebop developed in the early 1940s, with the first recordings of Bebop appearing in late 1944 and early 1945. Fred Hersch? Simple Harmony - 7th chords with natural tensions. First and foremost, Phineas Newborn Jr. Indeed, Watanabe, the creator of the original anime, is known to be a huge fan of jazz and it is why the musical genre features so heavily in the soundtrack. There isn't one genre I like more than the others. there is a more influence on jazz innovation than bill evans . And, of the younger generation, Robert Glasper. He credited much of his style to his love of bebop and to his classical education, especially under the tutelage of Darius Milhaud, the famed composer. WK is top ten for me. Talking with great pianists we mostly agree that Tatum was simply unbeliaveble technically but musically too ,,he did too many notes but he could play with great feeling and romance.I agree with the number one. He swung like no other. 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. 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. NOT A BAD LIST BUT YOU LEFT A LOT OF SOME OF THE BESTPLAYERS OUT. Tigran Hamasyan is by far one of the best piano players in the world. But bebop or rebop, as it was also known for a time wasnt to everyones taste. Also some pianists from outside the U.S. have to be given serious consideration: Gonzalo Rubalcaba (unbelievable chops and ideas), Eldar Djangirov (I heard and hung out with him when he was still in his teensmade me want to quit playing), Tete Montoliu, Bobby Enriquez (amazing Filipino pianist not mentioned once in this thread), Adam Makowicz (from PolandI also saw him live and hung out with him. Cedar was awesome.Listen to him all the time.Always inventive, always funky. The ranking is ridiculous (Monk for 2nd etc) IMO. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. (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). 15 Likes, 0 Comments - Bebop Bounty Big Band (@bebopbountybigband) on Instagram: ONE WEEK AWAY: Honored to have @laruenickelson, accomplished Here's everything you need to know about the Cowboy Bebop theme tune, score and soundtrack. Jazz critic Scott Yanow concedes that the music included is classic, but dismisses the compilation over-all as "so I might come up with a different list. WebA later style, known as hard bop, or funky, evolved from and incorporated elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. I played it myself! Their three studio recordings - 'Dizzy Atmosphere', 'Now's the Time' and 'Koko' - galvanized the jazz world, both with the freshness and inventiveness of the musical language and the sheer virtuosity of the playing. 24 Bob James How was Phineas Newborn, adversary of Oscar Peterson left of the list, or Al Haig or Lenny Tristano, or Clyde Hart or Kenny Drew., just to name a few. Like Keith Jarrett, Armando Chick Corea, from Chelsea, Massachusetts, was an early starter he began playing piano aged four and later rose to fame as a sideman with the great Miles Davis (replacing Herbie Hancock). With the arrival of Bebop, feeling was not enough you had to know and understand. If you are ranking, what are your criteria? etc. He became immediately recognizable from the unusual shape of his trumpet, with the bell tilted upward at a 45-degree angle. I hear everyone talk about how many genres [I work in] like classical, jazz and others, but personally, I don't divide music by genre when creating. Parker, always sailing close to the wind, would be dead within five years; Gillespie carried on playing Bebop for another 40, even becoming a cultural ambassador for the US State Department along the way. His own discography contains just one solo album, 1991s Kenny Kirkland, for GRP, though its likely that, had he not died prematurely, aged 43, from congestive heart failure, Kirkland would have recorded many more solo albums. Bebop Bounty Big Band on Instagram: ONE WEEK AWAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa99q-vq4bI&list=OLAK5uy_k7M-0PcT5vtPSusxNDlUYOkkVOJEwZ5vM&index=10. Just as the boundaries of jazz were pushed by the bebop revolution, Gillespies lyrics to the song are equally as provocative. Freddie Slack Bebop Explained - The Jazz Piano Site My other 50% is Polish (some people call me a POWOP). Musicians would test each others abilities by intentionally making the songs difficult to play. Sure some of the more obvious and elememtary things he did on piano could be imitated by lesser pianists. He patented a technically advanced, uniquely florid style from an early age that melded elements from stride, swing and classical music. In jazz, the horns the saxophones and trumpets have traditionally been the musics glamour instruments and its main focus. For a jazz pianist who started out in life as a welterweight boxer, Texas-born William Red Garland had a decidedly delicate touch. Working as a bandleader, often with Parker on saxophone, Gillespie developed the musical genre known as "bebop"a reaction to swing, distinct for dissonant harmonies and polyrhythms. Keith Jarrett is fantastic pianist, but Chick Corea is most powerfull composer, phenomenal jazz pianist and equal with Herbie Hancock! To clean our neighborhoods and I play somethin right. While youre reading, listen to our Jazz Piano Classics playlist here. Paul Desmond - alto saxophone. What is bebop? Miles put together an ensemble that was larger than the customary bebop small group and made music that was less aggressive than what Parker and Gillespie were doing. But you could hear how great he was on the records he is on. 4 Mal Waldron Put simply, Cowboy Bebop "wouldn't be the same without its music.". When he was 18 years old, Gillespie moved with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Id have moved Dave Brubeck up the list a bit as he was the first Jazz artist to really help Jazz get into the main stream by aggressively touring the college circuit in the 50s and popularizing Jazz with the younger crowds. Its a great list, but Im willing to bet that every time you poll the same people youd end up with different results. Hired for his impeccable musical taste and sonic eloquence, Jones myriad sideman credits ranged from Dizzy Gillespie and Dexter Gordon to Anita ODay and Marilyn Monroe. To conclude their exploration, they take a look beyond Bebop and explore the various shoots that have sprouted from the original stem, in the hands of such musicians as John Coltrane, Cecil Taylor, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, Wynton Marsalis and finally Sonny Rollins, who brings us into the 21st century with his take on the Jerome Kern standard, 'Why Was I Born' - a live concert recording made in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Where is John Hicks? That was the year he recorded his debut album for Blue Note, and he went onto become one of the best jazz pianists the iconic label signed. In preparation for this years Piano Day (29 March), weve expanded and revamped this list, and added some of your suggestions. Cannonball Adderley and Art Blakey led other hard bop combos. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everyone hears beautiful music as it appeals to their ear. 1.- Bill Evans Arguably the most compelling album he made was 1955s classic Concert By The Sea, which captures Garner in all his glory. Youd be wrong. And John Lewis in the 40s, he deserves much more respect than that. While with this band, she studied the composition and style of popular music. (yeah, McPartland, Dearie and Les McCann should NOT have been supplanted by anyone) Hell, even Jose Iturbi was a better jazz pianist than some of these listees. With such a short existence, itd be easy to assume you know everything there is to know aboutCowboy Bebop. Nat King Cole, was probably better known for his vocals, than being a piano player. The word is an onomatopoeic rendering of a staccato two-tone phrase distinctive in this type of music. 6. Have never really understood the Art Tatum worship. Reflective romantic ballads with lush chords were his undoubted forte, but Evans who drew on both bebop and classical music for inspiration could also swing with verve, especially in a live setting. Tommy Flanagan was good but not good enough to keep up with John Coltrane on GIANT STEPS. Herbie Hancock, several times during interviews, has given Clare credit for a significant part of his harmonic knowledge. agree bout the first ten. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hmm, didnt see Kenny Barron there, yall must not dig that muscular style. MICHAEL KAESHAMMER?!!! Don Shirley? From 1937 to 1944, Gillespie performed with prominent swing bands, including those of Benny Carter and Charlie Barnet. And, and, and. Bud Powell I still cant fathom how VInce Guaraldi didnt get on the list. A troubled soul, this New Jersey pianist was plagued with drug addiction problems throughout his adult life and professional career, but it didnt stop him producing a remarkably beautiful and consistent body of work. TERRY TROTTER??!!! BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Bebop He played with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers in the mid-60s before joining the groups of Charles Lloyd and, later, Miles Davis. 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. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Mabern is unique among the best jazz pianists for having begun as a drummer before switching to piano. What's more, the "improvisatory, wandering ethos of bebop actually inspired and shaped the plot and style of the show," according to Pentreath. Thank you! The classically-trained Powell had a ferociously virtuosic style of playing. Lennie Tristano The next time a poll like this is conducted, it should be taken among all the living jazz pianists. POR LO VISTO NO ENTRAN MUJERES, LAS MENCIONADAS Y HAZEL SCOTT. Old hands playing very sweet music.. You explained that in the beginning so there should be no complaining. So he has to be right up there and is my favourite primarily because of his unique musicianship and his unmatched intros-beat that! composer He also recorded a slew of solo albums, all of which highlighted his glistening, horn-like right-hand melodies and penchant for block chordal accompaniment. Bill Evans should be #1. Cowboy Bebop was the first anime series to run during Adult Swim, launching Sept. 2, 2001. Though revered by the critics, Byards unique sound was less well-received by the public, but he remains one of the best jazz pianists in history, not only because of his impact on jazz in general, but also in relation to his role in the evolution of the piano itself. He was born in France but with a last name like that, his father probably is/was (?) Horace Silver was the most prominent pianist, Where is Horace Parlan? I feel John Lewis is most underrated here. This all depends on subjective judgments in time and space and whos doing the judging. It was as if in some deep, dismal basement some music happy monster of an inventor asembled all those traits needed to master the piano and placed them inside the Elfs five foot two frame. "The music of Charlie Parker and me laid a foundation for all the music that is being played now," Gillespie said years later. By the 70s, though, James star was on the rise thanks to his being the in-house arranger at producer Creed Taylors influential CTI label. And rock no less! Can we move beyond the Count Basie, Benny Goodman, The 1940s-50s and at least start looking at free jazz in a meaningful way? Shes a freakin genius! From ragtime piano came the more sophisticated and virtuosic stride style of James P Johnson and Willie The Lion Smith with its locomotive, two-step, left-hand accompaniment in the 20s and 30s, which in turn led to Fats Waller and ultimately culminated with Art Tatum. I do have some issues with some on list but the top 5 ( in a different order ) is very good but is debateable in some people. Eddie Costa and Monk was a great composer but a rather lousy pianist. Though hes almost 80, Hancock still has the musical inquisitiveness of a teenager. Lil Hardin?. The question is ridiculous, because it is impossible to answer. The interest in bebop and modern jazz among young jazz musicians grew rapidly, and soon Parker and Gillespie were at the forefront of a jazz revolution in whose vanguard were trumpeters Miles Davis and Fats Navarro, saxophonists Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt and James Moody, and pianists Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Ammmmmazing technique, overflowing with energy and creativity, shes written beautiful songs and rearrangements. Of course, there has to be an element of subjectivity and many of the pianists who didnt make the list could have been there. At last MUSIC IS KIND OF ART, NOT SPORT! The following year, Gillespie released A 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. Our site uses cookies to tailor your experience, measure site performance and present relevant donation incentives and advertisements. You left off the link. Danny Zeitlin? One of an elite handful of jazz artists to score a big crossover pop hit in the 60s (Take Five), California-born Brubeck, who grew up on a ranch, studied to be a vet but switched to music during college. Certainly thought-provoking and will never satisfy everyone. After a while, I find Tatums piano runs boring when compared to Monks dissonant notes and spacing. You are wrong according to the facts. NO ALBUM BUT you can get THE CHRIS NOWAK PROJECT on YOUTUBE!!! If you need confirmation of this, go see the wonderful 1 hr docu on Hines @ https://vimeo.com/58414566. No Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson? Donald Macleod and special guest Geoffrey Smith explore bebop. My top ten list would definitely include Kenny Barron. This humiliation inspired him to go home and practice 15 hours a day. : Downgraded by some because he was accepted by the unwashed masse and not given to pontification about the very real profound nature of jazz, he is hardly to blame that playing piano came so effortlessly to him or that he always believed audiences should be entertained.