American jazz/classical pianist from Allentown, Pennsylvania, born 1945. The Köln Concert (1975) — best-selling solo jazz album ever (4 million copies). Standards Trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette. Sun Bear Concerts (1978), The Melody at Night, with You (1999). Genius of spontaneous improvisation. Retired after strokes.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1964
  • Authority
    Fan contributed