Billy Taylor (1921 – 2010) American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster and educator.

Meade Lux Lewis 1905 – June 7 1964, American pianist and composer, remembered for his playing in the boogie-woogie style.

Dick Hyman (1927 – ) Amercian jazz pianist, composer and arranger, possibly the most versatile master of many styles of jazz from Ragtime and Stride to Bebop.

Oscar Peterson (1925 – 2007) legendary Canadian jazz pianist and composer.