The Lineage of Modern Jazz Piano

Within this compact book, Richie Beirach gathers his laser-sharp jazz insights on the evolution of jazz piano. Richie can articulate probably better than anyone alive about jazz piano, and in so doing, talks history, iconic albums, interesting stories, first-hand conversations and how to get better as a musician. Read it in a couple of hours. Read it over a lifetime.

The pianists covered are:
– Art Tatum
– Bud Powell
– Thelonious Monk
– Bill Evans
– Paul Bley
– Herbie Hancock
– McCoy Tyner
– Chick Corea
– Keith Jarrett
– Cecil Taylor

At the end of each chapter, see what Richie thinks are that player’s three best recordings.

Knowing more about the evolution of jazz piano can make you a more perceptive and capable musician on any instrument.