BigKahune Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 . Fats Domino - Sometimes his contributions to R&B are in the shadows. His list of R&B high charting songs is amazing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qz94yveXgQ Fats here in the red jacket - check out the performers - R&B heaven my friends - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsGI7F4zmyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl M Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 There are several I like, but Bruce Hornsby is a real favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Let's not forget Billy Preston... Woops, sorry Cookieman...I'm on a slow server, and didn't see your "Billy Preston" list/video. Anyway, he was great! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Leon Russell Ray Charles Billy Preston (Hell Yeah, CB) Elton John Billy Paine (FEAT!!) Pinetop Perkins Fats Waller and, oh yea... Amy Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Amy Lee Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTwrqKPogiI&feature=related My Aunt, once dragged me to a Victor Borge concert, before I really knew who he was...and by the time it was over, I was a convert! I've seldom laughed so hard, in my life, too. He was very impressive, musically, and comedic, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Ray Charles Jerry Lee Lewis Ramsey Lewis (in that order) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Props on Billy Joel, cookieman... Here's an awesome piano man instrumental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I think Elton John's personal life and persona takes a back seat to his piano playing and songwriting. That guy (don't know if Bernie Taupin wrote just the lyrics or had a hand in other aspects of the songs as well) wrote some amazing melodies. I never, ever tire of hearing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7wwZVB4yMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 There may be better all around players, but I do like me some Billy Preston. If I had to pick one who's with us today, I'll take Chester Thompson, currently with Santana, formerly of Tower of Power. Look him up on Keyboardmag.tv - http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/chester-thompson-b-3/February-2010/108391 - oh my goodness, what a talented guy. I recommend taking the time to watch all 8 or 9 vids there. ToP was so predictable, but, well, you know. I also really really like Mike Finnegan, too. (See the Dave Mason Certified Live CD - as well as about any Hammond sounds you might come across on PBS...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYV-rObhTo8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Oscar, Jimmy Smith (best Christmas CD ever), Dr Lonnie, etc... Too many to name. Ethel Smith wasn't bad, neither: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 If it's Christmas time, Vince Gauraldi is on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt8iVEAnfK8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gmiSPMHrWQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Richard Wright and Floyd Cramer... I bet you didn't see that one coming, did ya?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thelonious Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Props on Billy Joel, cookieman... Here's an awesome piano man instrumental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D7CGsx_XCI Yeah back then he was just incredible but his motorcycle accident in the early 80's tore up his hands pretty good. He had to have a pin placed in his thumb as I recall. I've seen him live at least 10 times. In his younger days he put on one heck of a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Here's a vid from 82 after the crash and you can see he has some fingers and the thumb on his left hand taped up and he shakes it like it's really bothering him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBjKa8KcW0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm glad Gershwin was mentioned. I studied every note of Rhapsody in Blue. At one point I had the whole thing memorized. I played prelude N.3 Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso for my music auditions into college. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJVFep9fepE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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