Contemporary Jazz

Why Every Jazz Pianist Should Study Bill Evans

2026-03-10T13:57:52+00:00

Few musicians have shaped the language of jazz piano as profoundly as Bill Evans. Emerging in the late 1950s, Evans transformed the role of the jazz pianist through lyrical touch and emotional harmony, as well as having great influence with his collaborative approach to ensemble playing. His influence extends far beyond his own recordings, and permeates modern jazz piano vocabulary, continuing to shape how pianists think about harmony, rhythm, and musical interaction. He is also considered one of the most influential pianists in developing modern solo piano language. For these reasons, every jazz pianist, regardless of style or experience, should study [...]

Why Every Jazz Pianist Should Study Bill Evans2026-03-10T13:57:52+00:00

Five Modern Jazz Pianists You Should Listen To

2026-02-12T08:56:59+00:00

In the last hundred years, jazz has undergone multiple revolutions on the piano, from stride right through to experimental fusions. In this time, a wide range of styles have been employed, drawing on influences from around the musical world. As a result, there are many jazz pianists today who are masters of the genre, and who can offer students a huge amount of inspiration. Here are five pianists I consider essential listening, and whose gigs I would recommend going to should the chance arise. Photo credit : "Robert Glasper - Leverkusener Jazztage 2016-AL5550" by Andreas Lawen, Fotandi. Licensed under CC BY-SA [...]

Five Modern Jazz Pianists You Should Listen To2026-02-12T08:56:59+00:00
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