Posts about piano

Big Maceo Merriweather (born Major Merriweather on March 31, 1905, in Atlanta, Georgia, and passed away on February 23, 1953) is remembered as one of[…]

Red Garland, a master of the jazz piano, is best known for his lyrical touch, elegant phrasing, and the significant role he played in the[…]

Dave Brubeck was a pioneering jazz pianist and composer whose work transcended the genre, blending classical, blues, and world music influences into a distinctive and[…]

Ray Charles, often referred to as "The Genius," is a towering figure in American music history. His fusion of rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz[…]

Mary Lou Williams was a trailblazing jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose influence spanned across the genres of jazz, blues, and spirituals. Her versatility, innovation,[…]

Mary Lou Williams was a remarkable figure in the realm of jazz, renowned for her virtuosity as a pianist, composer, and arranger. Here are 10[…]

Dave Brubeck, born on December 6, 1920, in Concord, California, would go on to become one of the most influential and innovative figures in the[…]

William James "Count" Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer, carved an indelible mark on the landscape of jazz music. Born on August[…]

Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist.[…]

Born on May 13, 1923, in Dallas, Texas, William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. emerged as one of the most talented and influential jazz pianists of[…]