For Jazz I really like so many artists it is hard to single out a top few but they would have to include
Earl Hines
Erroll Garner
Oscar Peterson
Dave Brubeck
Bill Evans
Bud Powell
Herbie Hancock
Technically the best of the lot has to be Art Tatum. I doubt there has been or ever will be anyone that matches his combination of virtuosity and improvisational skills, twinkle fingers! What a delight to hear him at his best.
And as for women of this genre check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bhebd9Wbkk&feature=related
Earl Hines
Erroll Garner
Oscar Peterson
Dave Brubeck
Bill Evans
Bud Powell
Herbie Hancock
Technically the best of the lot has to be Art Tatum. I doubt there has been or ever will be anyone that matches his combination of virtuosity and improvisational skills, twinkle fingers! What a delight to hear him at his best.
And as for women of this genre check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bhebd9Wbkk&feature=related