What makes a great JAZZ PIANIST? Examples of outstanding artists and recordings

Roon’s Discover feature just reminded me of Michel Camilo. He is more “traditional” than my typical recommendations, but who can ignore his virtuosity, energy, and sheer enjoyment of the music? I’ve been lucky to hear him live in solos and duets with two other great jazz pianists, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Chucho Valdés, and even as 6 hands on the same grand! He’s a blast.

He has some great clips on YouTube too.

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