Episode 310: Giants of Jazz Piano Part 2

Four more pianists as described by Robert L. Doerschuk in his book 88: The Giants of Jazz Piano.

You'll hear two tracks from Jelly Roll Morton and what to look for as you listen to them.

Then I play 3 1/2 tracks from Thelonious Monk, including a couple from very early in his musical career when he was just developing his style.

I talk about and play three recordings from Mary Lou Williams--who was described as a "gifted and delicate appreciator who distills what affects her in the work of other pianists....", where "the grapes are others, the wine is her own".

The episode finishes with one of my all time favourites---Ahmad Jamal. Don't miss his sensational performance of Make Someone Happy from the 1985 Montreal Jazz Festival.

One final thing: this podcast is ranked #35 in the 100 best Jazz Podcasts by Feedspot. You can explore various jazz podcasts through https://podcast.feedspot.com/jazz_podcasts/. And if you enjoy this podcast and want to see it rise, you can always give it a rating and review on the apple podcasts or itunes site----and maybe that can help it rise up the charts.

Thanks.

-Larry