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.....
spindrifter
In response to 4yanx–I think you can't go wrong with Montreux '77 and Alone with the Blues, but Ray Bryant is pretty consistent in quality, if quite eclectic in material.

Also, Tommy Flanagan is so masterful that I forget that he may be underappreciated. Giant Steps, his homage to Coltrane, is one of my favorite albums of any type.
Marian McPartland, the grande dame. Her knowledge of harmony is so profound and her demonstration of that knowledge so subtle that her artistry is lost on many folks. May you live forever, my love!

will
Hey Peach...Russ Freeman plays guitar. I agree however that no amount of appreciation is enough for Bill Evans! Eric Reed anyone?