I've discovered a few new players since I posted to this thread last year. They include:
Esbjörn Svensson - Svensson passed away last June, a week before I was set to see him at the local jazz festival. A real tragedy for a such a young and promising musician.
Nik Bärtsch - another ECM label musician who doesn't dazzle with technique but mesmerizes with subtle patterns, amazing groove and stunning dynamics.
Geoffrey Keezer - another young (under 40) pianist who's played with tons of people and has a number of releases under his own name.
Brad Mehldau - seeing him live changed my perception about what (good) jazz is all about. I prefer his work with his trio to some of his dates with other players.
Aaron Parks - a very recent discovery, this guy has an album out titled "Invisible Cinema" that is brilliant.
John Taylor - another vote for Mr. Taylor. Some of his music can be quite difficult. I have him on some releases under drummer Peter Erskine's name.
Alan Pasqua - ex-Miles keyboardist. He's released a couple of CDs in the past few years - one very beautiful trio release ("My New Old Friend") and one that channels the Miles' days ("The Anti-Social Club).
