When bebop music first hit the As Leonard Feather wrote in The Encyclopedia of Jazz when ranking pianists, Monks influence was primarily as a composer and a leader, not an instrumentalist. And there are people like von Schlippenbach, Tippett, Mengelberg, Moran, Ivers, Would love to be a loser the way Kenny Kirkland was:). Maybe the original list was only 36 men. or Geri Allen (R.I.P.) does anyone think Herbie should be moved lower for inflicting Watermelon Man on the worldand still playing it in public in the 20-teens? University of Virginia. NEW YORK (AP) Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer 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 These jam sessions are where Bebop was developed and perfected. Cowboy Bebop was the first anime series to run during Adult Swim, launching Sept. 2, 2001. 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. Category:Bebop composers - Wikipedia He should at least be in the top-10. Emerging on Chess Records in the 50s fronting a piano trio, Chicago-born Lewis racked up a trio of finger-clicking crossover pop hits in the mid-60s (the biggest was 1965s The In Crowd) before plugging his piano into the mains socket and going the way of funk and fusion in the 70s. The jazz world has produced an abundance of super-talented piano masters in the past 100 years many more than can be accommodated in this list of the 50 best jazz pianists of all time. In addition to being a gifted pianist, Walton was also a noted composer, contributing Bolivia and Mode For Joe to the jazz standards repertoire. [citation needed], In 2011, Kanno expressed her support and wishes to the victims of the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami, composing a song titled "Kimi de Ite, Buji de Ite". 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. (Fulford Street Romp and Tippin Home From Sunday School). You made an attempt that is insurmountalble for each have left an indubitable mark on jazz from Tatum to Evans to Brubeck to Jamalbut Chickcome on. It is said that this is where Bebop was born. Posted on Apr 18, 2018Updated on May 21, 2021, 6:14 pm CDT. He wasnt a jazz pianist and he was more of a composer than a performer anyways. 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. As it wasnt danceable it was usually played too fast for that those who had enjoyed swing jazz found it of little interest and too intellectual. I have listened to most on the list and they are all good.however Joe Augustine belongs in the top 5his chord structures, nuances and inventiveness are unparalleled! According to the music department at the University of Virginia, bebop is performed entirely differently than other jazz sub-genres such as swing. Moving to Chicago, and then New York, he was regarded as a go-to sideman in the late 50s and early 60s (playing with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Jackie McLean, Roland Kirk, and Wes Montgomery) before beginning his own recording career, which started at Prestige Records in 1968. No Lenny Tristano at the list?How is this possible?Dave Grusin on the list? Gone but not forgotten is Nat king Cole, accomplished jazz pianist before his voice overcame the 88 ., Alan Broadbent, Aaron Diehl, Hiromi, What Is Bebop? A Guide to the History and Sound of Bebop Mary Lou Williams? 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. its a joke? Anyone else own the album Mingus Plays Piano? 5: Count Basie Before Andrew Hill?Cecil Taylor no 34?Keith Jarrett no 8?I think both three could be a little bit Higher.And Craig Taborn should be for sure on the list!Because I am not a sexist I can not forget of course one of my favorite Marilyn Crispell! Where is Horace Parlan? Though influenced by Thelonious Monk and Art Tatum, Hill forged his own distinctive and complex style, both as a pianist and composer. My faith is restored! Taken as a whole , however, I doub t there has ever been as spontaneously creative a pianist as Erroll Garner. His final recording Gene Harris Live at Otter Creek is his best album. I dont see him on the list, maybe hes 37 and there isnt any room for him.Some pianists here are GOOD but not great. He once played a piece for piano, violin and oboe for Milhaud that contained a melody he was ashamed to have written, as 12-point atonal music was in vogue at the time. I cant agree with this list. Bebop, as the revolutionary new style and sound eventually came to be known (the origin of the word bebop partly stems from a nonsensical word used in improvised scat singing) grew as both an offshoot of and reaction to big band swing music, which was dominated by propulsive dance rhythms. My exact thought when reading this naive list. Sir Roland Hanna? Other than that, might as well throw darts. Thus the harmonic territory open to the jazz soloist was vastly increased. Gene Harris should be in the top 3 easily! Count Basie said Earl Hines was, ..the greatest piano-player int the world. This all depends on subjective judgments in time and space and whos doing the judging. For the opening theme song called 'inner universe,' I had an image of digital bits and composed a score consisting of recurrent quick beats.[5]. Many people speak of bebop as a revolution in Jazz. (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). "It's a highly improvisational style and, when it comes to Cowboy Bebop, it perfectly echoes the erratic, free-wheeling and often unexpected adventures of the characters on screen. 28 Ramsey Lewis I love Joshua Rifkins _performances_ of Scott Joplin, but they dont make him a jazz pianist. If you dont dig what his qualities as a pianist were then you dont dig what jazz and blues are about. And Scott Joplin on the list? This humiliation inspired him to go home and practice 15 hours a day. 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. 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. Looking for other Cowboy Bebop guns? He started as an orthodox stride-style player but soon introduced innovations. No Gene Harris! I guess the first 36 pianists are some of the best! And where the hell is Brad Meldau? Numerous elements of bebop could be found in Swing including: Bebop took all of these elements to the extreme. Ahmad Jamals The Awakening solidifies his spot as one of the best pianists of all time, if not the greatest. Clare Fischer??? There were better pure piano players. (The latter, though initially deemed a bebopper, quickly established his own unique style that defied easy categorization.). Anyway, the list is an interesting exercise because it makes one think. Don Shirley? I want to add Stevie Wonder yeah hes not be bopping or doing fancy jazz rifts but no one can play like him nor can anyone have thought of the insanely beautiful and complex phrasing. The song marked the beginning of Gillespies unique blending of Afro-Cuban rhythms with American jazz. This Harlem-born musician was the first pianist to approach the piano as if it were a horn instrument. Bebop Bounty Big Band on Instagram: ONE WEEK AWAY: Way overrated: Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Absolutely agree with you assessment and Gene Harris deserve a spot. She has written a number of journals for Newtype magazine of which photos for illustrations are done by Kanno herself as well,[15] and a selection of photos taken by Kanno of her protg and former production partner Maaya Sakamoto were featured in the special event program for Sakamoto's 2010 thirtieth birthday concert at Nippon Budokan. This isnt true. It seems that they get forgotten as pianists Barry Harris? Required fields are marked *. Photo by Matt Flynn via National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Where is the absolutely fantastic master Mulgrew Miller? Barry Harris, should be in the top twenty. I didnt even see Gene Harris on this list. 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. His personality, though, was shy and introverted, and there was something almost helpless about him. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Their last studio outing, was in June 1950. Shes a freakin genius! How come no mention of Eliane Elias, Diane Schuur, Blossom Dearie? Phineas Newborn Randy Weston? Wow -as a Jazz piano lover I could care less about the order, though it might be nice to see a list of living piano players. This biographical article is part of JAZZ.FM91ssupplementary research component to expand onThe Journey to Jazz and Human Rightsdocumentary podcast series. comes to mind is the violence, but its been a significant issue for the series. Thank you,Charles Waring, for providing an erudite springboard for discussion. 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. Where the hell is John Lewis? In our estimation, the 50 best jazz pianists of all time are. A good example of everything we have covered so far is the standard Donna Lee. Go see Hines @ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=earl+hines+documentary just utterly, utterly WONDERFUL. Bebop took the harmonies of the old jazz and superimposed on them additional substituted chords. first, it is totally wrong to make up a Top Ten List of pianists, jazz or classical. Pittsburgh-born Jamal possesses a delicate, nimble touch and intuitively knows how to use space to good effect. 15 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Bebop Musicians - Hello Any of these women in my opinion were superior to several names on this list: Marian McPartland, Mary Lou Williams, Joanne Brackeen, Renee Rosnes, Eliane Elias, Geri Allen, Jessica Williams, Hiromi, and a few others. It had many of my favorites. Together, their sonic explorations, which developed rapidly during the next three years, would sow the seeds for what became known as bebop. They have been forgotten in the list? Sexist indeed! Grusin went on to become a prolific composer of movie scores (among them On Golden Pond and The Fabulous Baker Boys) and has also released a raft of keyboard-oriented studio albums. Here is just a sampling of his work and there is much more on youtube. Just below these, in the very next level of sensitivity and deepness, Id place Fred Hersch, Ahmad Jamal, Michel Petrucciani and Marian McPartland. ", Of the theme tune itself, Pentreath added: "As well as being incredibly sharp, impactful jazz writing (take a listen to the big band-style opening title track, "Tank!" The great Jessica Williams. Acept la lista de los 36 mejores pianistas pero el ms grande y mi dolo favorito es OSCAR PETERSON. For many, Detroiter Thomas Lee Flanagans name is synonymous with saxophone giant John Coltrane. Charlies Reply: AL HAIG!, The very underestimated Dave MacKenna could be mentionned here. agree bout the first ten. Barrons own career began with sideman stints with Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz. No one has a timeless list of The Greatest. Parker and Gillespie recorded together; separately; and with singer Billy Eckstines Orchestra, which helped incubate bebop in the mid-40s. Mehldaus long-running piano trio has also continually broken new ground with its near-telepathic collective improvisation and eclectic repertoire. Lists are a good way of focusing the mind, by making us consider who else could be there. Its a list, limited to 50 (up from 36, which is an improvement), and its not intended as a scientific ranking. As well as a dexterous pianist who enjoyed a long and fruitful stretch at Blue Note between 1952 and 1980, Silver was a prolific tunesmith (among his most famous compositions is Song For My Father). N refers to a ship registered in the United States while the first C stands for a civil aircraft. Jazz critic Scott Yanow concedes that the music included is classic, but dismisses the compilation over-all as "so who he couldnt tell the difference -Linton his brother said he couldnt play one bar like Erroll -strangely, but he was a fine player himself and played trumpet in Dukes band;what a family! I agree with the many serious ommissions mentioned by others. Hes Mozart of Jazz Piano! This is why Im against lists or tallys of who are the greatest this or that . These rankings are absurd. Contemporary pianists who claim to have been influenced by him include Chick Corea and Brad Mehldau. It would not matter who is on the list. Who? When Gillespie came to New York in 1937, the great Cuban trumpeter Mario Bauza took him to hear music in Spanish Harlem. Sorry. Fats Waller Earl Hines Erroll Garner 17 ?????? The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Where is the eminent outstanding master of jazz Cedar Walton? Gillespie's best-known compositions include "Oop Bob Sh' Bam," "Groovin' High," "Salt Peanuts," "A Night in Tunisia" and "Johnny Come Lately." Check out her rendition of Nice Work If You Can Get It, on youtube. Blossom Dearie - piano, vocals. Aw, man. ", In the late 1950s, Gillespie performed with Ellington, Paul Gonsalves and Johnny Hodges on Ellington's Jazz Party (1959). But his playing is mechanical and soulless. Willie The Lion Smith is certainly a great oversight. He started out as jazz foremost impressionist (cf. Barbara Carroll? Thats the same serial number as the USS Enterprise from the original, TV show. You can always make the case for any of these folks but as time goes on people forget the greats of a somewhat earlier day. Thats the same serial number as the USS Enterprise from the original Star Trek TV show. They would pick a standard song like I Got Rhythm, but play it incredibly fast, using complex chord substitutions, and transpose the song up one semitone after every repeat. As well as being famed for her work on Cowboy Bebop, the Japanese composer has written scores for many popular anime series, including Wolf's Rain and Gillespie went on to join Calloway's band in 1939, with whom he recorded "Pickin' the Cabbage"one of Gillespie's first compositions and regarded by some in the jazz world as his first attempt to bring a Latin influence into his work. For more essential jazz, listen to the Jazz Giants playlist on Spotify. He gave (and still gives me) the largest goose bumps. More important than the blues? Miles Davis - trumpet. Misunderstood by many, this North Carolina-born maverick (who was rarely seen without a hat) is one of the most idiosyncratic of the worlds best jazz pianists. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Bebop | Definition, Characteristics, Artists, & Facts [3] Kanno has composed music for pop artists Maaya Sakamoto and Kyko Koizumi. Its worth taking a spin down the episode titles to see what hidden gems you can find for yourself. Also, McCoy should be higher ranking than #6. Herbie Nichols Hes in my top 5. bebop, also called bop, the first kind of modern jazz, which split jazz into two opposing camps in the last half of the 1940s. Where is Mulgrew Miller fantastic jazz pianist with fantastic taste, powerful tecnique, harmonic sense???? How about the five best who are not on the list: Lennie Tristan Thankfully, his last trio with Marc Johnson and Joe LaBarbera has been well documented. For instance we could compile a list of the best percussive players the list would completely change if you get my drift. The theme I had in mind was, 'be human.' 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 briefly stated the main melody before embarking on a long improvisation that bore little resemblance to the main theme. These are all all great pianists but there are probably many we never heard of and some who were excluded . I really think this is difficult work. Hard bop remained a valid jazz currency right into the 60s, though by then another offshoot, called soul jazz, offered a more accessible and gospel-infused version of bebop, and was popular for a few years. He played with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson in the late 50s, but his career really took off when he moved to New York City in the 60s. Where is Joe Bonner? While i appreciate most opinions, you dont belong anywhere on this planet. Hes a classical performer, conductor, and musicologist whose immaculate performances gave Joplins ragtime compositions the respect they deserved. Let It Snow! Unacceptable. How about Blossom Dearie? : How laughable is this list. Gillespie died on January 6, 1993, at age 75, in Englewood, New Jersey. Cecil Taylor Bud Powell She was the lead member of the project band called Seatbelts, which regrouped in the year of 2004 to compose the soundtrack of the PlayStation 2 Cowboy Bebop video game, released in Japan in 2005. The Big Apple certainly didnt know what hit it when Charlie Parker blew into town like a tornado and shook the jazz scene to its very core. Below is a quick comparison between Swing music and Bebop. The episodes were eventually aired by the channel. Good cases could be made for John Lewis, James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Don Pullen , Joe Sample and Muhal Richard Abrams. 9 Art Tatum This would very quickly root out any amateur musicians. (but he IS one of the great interviews, commentators, raps, talkers in the jazz worldand, in the 1960s, helped direct where the music would go.). Jazz is not a relic, its alive and kicking (and in new directions!). Following a group of bounty hunters, the neo-noir show features a stunning score. I agree especially Hines at no. What about Milt Buckner? It represented the sentiment of 'why don't we take it easy and be more like a human being? In addition to Japanese, she speaks a little English and some French, but claims that her English is "poor" and she needs translation help to converse in French. 2 Andrew Hill Ahmad told me this personally many times. Kenny Barron-Mal Waldron-Dick Hyman -Alan Broadbent-Jess StacyMarian McPartland By the 30s, she was working as a freelance arranger, writing charts for Earl Hines, Benny Goodman, and, later, Duke Ellington. Just as the boundaries of jazz were pushed by the bebop revolution, Gillespies lyrics to the song are equally as provocative. BBC Radio 3 Id listen to just about anyone else on the list before Tatum. Though he began his recording career in 1923, he was able to adapt to changing styles in jazz and kept recording until 1981. Any top 50 list will be flawed, but BY FAR the greatest oversight was to not include Hampton Hawes! In the late 1950s, Gillespie performed with Ellington, Paul Gonsalves and Johnny Hodges on EllingtonsJazz Party(1959). As an arranger for romantic ballads i see Evans as the very romantic tasty arranger who never become too cerebral.Hancock a pioneer in funky modern piano ,Corea agreat innovator ,fantastic musician sometimes a bit cold and complicated.Peterson the king of bluesy swing piano ,one of the few who could make a show with the piano. I was having a drink one evening with Frank Strazerri and he said George Gershwin could cut me. Unfortunately, there was a musicians strike which prevented all unionised musicians from recording albums between 1942 and 1944 in the US. NCC is based on 20th-century aircraft registration. Hiromi 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. and Oscar Peterson has had his moments (Blues for the Prairies, Hogtown Blues etc) his rubato is pretty good too. etc.,etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGt8vcGsYfk&list=OLAK5uy_k7M-0PcT5vtPSusxNDlUYOkkVOJEwZ5vM&index=7. WebBebop Composer of the Week Donald Macleod is joined by writer and broadcaster Geoffrey Smith to explore the jazz mode of bebop. Corrections? composer where is Alan Broadbent, Milgrew Miller, Brad Mehldau? Hiromi Uehara! DON PULLEN who played until his fingers bled? Unacceptable. Kannos scoring work in anime isnt limited just to jazz, however. Gillespie's best-known works from this period include the songs "Oop Bob Sh' Bam," "Groovin' High," "Leap Frog," "Salt Peanuts" and "My Melancholy Baby. Its a great list, but Im willing to bet that every time you poll the same people youd end up with different results. 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. 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. Hes head and shoulders more talented than many on the list. Meade Lux Lewis Damn it! Second to none. She has written scores for Cowboy Bebop and its live-action adaptation, Darker than Black, Macross Plus, Turn A Gundam, The Vision of Es
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