What are some of the greatest jazz pianists?

McCoy Tyner A major force in John Coltrane's classic quartet from 1960-65, 74-year-old McCoy Tyner is known for a heavy-handed approach to the piano, which was fueled by his powerful left-handed block chords. While deft playing can be heard on some of Coltrane's greatest Impulse! read more

Ahmad Jamal While some pianists favored a heavy handed approach to the piano, 83-year-old Ahmad Jamal favors a lighter touch, and his use of space between the notes was said to have a great influence on Miles Davis. read more

The musicians on this list are considered the all time greatest jazz pianists, and their legacies continue to influence the shape of jazz music to this day! This list features the greatest jazz pianists of all time, ranked as the absolute best by music lovers. read more

Of all the jazz pianists listed here Art Tatum would probably be the most popular and most deserving candidate for Greatest Jazz Pianist of them all. The stylish Dorothy Donegan is a lesser known virtuoso from the 1930s and somewhat influenced by Art. read more