You've started a good one, Don! 1. Keith Jarrett- has to be top of the list- absolutely sublime! 2. Thelonious Monk- nothing need be said 3. Carla Bley- innovative and quirky 4. Richard Beirach- smooth, for years part of the ECM crowd 5. Brad Mehldau- new, young a touch of Keith Jarrett- brilliant 5. Lyle Mays, Bill Evans, Paul Bley, Oscar Peterson, Elton John, Herbie Hancock....... As for Keyboardists: Brian Auger, Chick Corea- I guess Gary Burton doesn't quite fit in here- where does one classify a vibraphone?? Regards, Stephen in Vancouver NP: Hendrix- Band of Gypsys- Jimi, Buddy Miles and Bill Cox live @the Fillmore NYC 1969
