Jazz Piano Masterpieces: From Classic Essentials to Contemporary Favorites

Among the many forms of jazz, Japanese listeners have an extraordinary fondness for piano-centered works—especially piano trios.

There are countless appeals to jazz piano, but when the piano—an instrument capable of everything from delicate phrasing to bold, daring play—teams up with the open-ended genre of jazz, the possibilities are truly limitless.

In this article, we’ve selected classic jazz albums with the piano at the forefront.

From timeless, history-making staples to popular releases by a new generation of pianists, and even works that take more unconventional approaches, we’ve covered a wide range.

Whether you’re new to jazz or looking to fall even deeper in love with piano jazz, this is a must-read!