One of the most influential jazz pianists of the late 40s-60s, blind artist Lenny Tristano; his style was very personal and original. He was a hard task-master as a teacher, and pushed his students to achieve at a high artistic level. Gabe Meruelo.
His technique reminds me somewhat of Thelonious Monk, although they are also distinct in numerous ways.
One of the most influential jazz pianists of the late 40s-60s, blind artist Lenny Tristano; his style was very personal and original. He was a hard task-master as a teacher, and pushed his students to achieve at a high artistic level. Gabe Meruelo.
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