List of jazz pianists

This is an alphabetized list of musicians notable for playing or having played jazz piano. The piano has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings. Its role is multifaceted due largely to the instrument's combined melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic capabilities.[1]


  1. ^ Michael Ricci, "Your Favorite Living Jazz Pianists", All About Jazz, November 24, 2022. List of the readers' top 200 living jazz pianists.