jazz/blues piano players


I have recently been enjoying jazz/blues piano players and am looking for some new tunes. I have been listening to Chuck Level, Charles Brown, and Prof. Longhair. I enjoyed watching Joe Sample last night on "Live From Abbey Road" but don't have any of his music. I prefer artists who can really tickle the ivories vs. electronic "smooth jazz." Any suggestions?
maxnewid
Try Mitch Woods and His rocket 88's, "Solid Gold Cadillac". Great boogie woogie and blues. Features Ronnie Earl, Charlie Musselwhite, and Room Full of Blues Horns.
surprisingly Nina Simone - though her music is mostly vocals of course

also Mary Lou Williams
Janette Mason - if like a very technical pianist with blues/jazz and a funky twist. Janette makes it very clear that the Piano is a "percussion" instrument....

Early        Jeff Lorber

The late    George Duke

Early/later Bob James

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