Second the mention by Sdcampbell of Gene Harris,and my other favorites Jr. Mance,Oscar Peterson,Benny Green.Gene Harris is not only not dead however,but (I found out about it too late to attend)the Gene Harris Jazz Festival is April 4-7 in Boise Idaho.Hope there is another next year!Also if anyone is interested,cduniverse has a box set of Errol Garner on Telarc.Some sound better than others,but all are at least decent.
Under Appreciated Jazz Piano Players
The same is the case for any instrument but I would like to mention some piano players that never seem to be mentioned enough. This list is off the top of my head, I am sure you other members have some to add.
Ahmad Jamal
Hampton Hawes
Don Pullen
Horace Silver
Stanley Cowell
Red Garland
Winton Kelly
McCoy Tyner
John Lewis
Kenny Barron
BoBo Stenson.....
Ahmad Jamal
Hampton Hawes
Don Pullen
Horace Silver
Stanley Cowell
Red Garland
Winton Kelly
McCoy Tyner
John Lewis
Kenny Barron
BoBo Stenson.....