The history of the jazz piano starts in 1899. By my count, 20 pianists changed the direction of jazz over the course of 75 years. Here are 20 sample tracks in chronological order of those pianists.

One night in a Japanese jazz kissa changed music listening for me forever. My love for the jazz piano trio began in the most unique way possible. Every now and then, a listening session turns into ...

I had never heard of Nellie Lutcher when she appeared on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz during the mid-1980s, but I was taken with her right away. With her playful vocals and swinging piano, Lutcher ...

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

Follow the amazing journey of the jazz loving English teenager with a gifted musical ear. Marian McPartland is the host of Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, the popular Peabody Award winning NPR series ...

The holiday theme for Jazz Piano Christmas this year was definitely for the adventurous among us. Our three performers placed familiar holiday songs inside masterfully crafted clusters of sound and ...

The pop superstar will be returning to Las Vegas for eight more shows of her acclaimed residency featuring performances of jazz standards Kevin Mazur/Getty Lady Gaga isn't quite done singing from the ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

"This whole show was for Tony," said Gaga at her Las Vegas residency of jazz classics on Thursday, shouting out his widow Susan Benedetto Lester Cohen/WireImage Lady Gaga is continuing to pay tribute ...

Lady Gaga is bringing her Jazz and Piano show back to Las Vegas! On Tuesday, the pop star announced that she’ll return to Nevada this summer for an eight-night run of her beloved show. The residency ...