One of the most admired pianists in jazz, Oscar Peterson has rightfully claimed the same sort of status as earlier greats such as James P. Johnson, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Fats Waller, Thelonious ...
Originally the blues were considered the basis, or the soul of jazz, but today many jazz artists don’t include any in their performances at all. As a composer, and a pianist, I ALWAYS want to include ...
Now, as Evans approaches his 50th birthday in April, the acclaimed Philadelphia jazz pianist who will lead a 13-member band at the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater on Friday, often walks with a cane ...