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Vijay Iyer
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Enrico Pieranunzi
121,036 listeners
Enrico Pieranunzi was born in Rome in 1949. He began studying piano when he was five years old, partly from his father who was a jazz-lovin… read moreEnrico Pieranunzi was born in Rome in 1949. He began studying piano when he was five years old, partly from his father who was a jazz-loving guitarist. At the same time, his father started introducing him to the wonders of jazz improvisa… read moreEnrico Pieranunzi was born in Rome in 1949. He began studying piano when he was five years old, partly from his father who was a jazz-loving guitarist. At the same time, his father started introducing him to the wonders of jazz improvisation as well. Enrico developed his jazz style and became a … read more -
Bill Evans Trio
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One of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, Bill Evans formed the acclaimed piano trio in 1959, along with ba… read moreOne of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, Bill Evans formed the acclaimed piano trio in 1959, along with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian. Evans' focus in this trio was jazz standards and … read moreOne of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, Bill Evans formed the acclaimed piano trio in 1959, along with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian. Evans' focus in this trio was jazz standards and original compositions, with an emphasis on interplay among t… read more -
Amaro Freitas
34,813 listeners
The culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newe… read moreThe culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newest and greatest revelations of Brazilian jazz. Influenced by Moacir Santos, Hermeto Pascoal and Gi… read moreThe culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newest and greatest revelations of Brazilian jazz. Influenced by Moacir Santos, Hermeto Pascoal and Gismonti, but also by great references of piano jazz like Monk… read more -
Makaya McCraven
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Fabiano do Nascimento
49,017 listeners
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Shabaka
34,716 listeners
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McCoy Tyner
498,568 listeners
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Sonny Clark
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Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist who mainly worked in the hard bop idi… read moreConrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom. Clark was born and raised in Herminie, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town southeast of Pittsburg… read moreConrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom. Clark was born and raised in Herminie, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town southeast of Pittsburgh. At age 12, he moved to Pittsburgh. When visiting an aunt … read more