Who are some of your favorite Piano Men? Ray Charles, Billy Joel, John Legend, Bruce Hornsby? Who else did I miss?

To me... Tori Amos has been the most impressive pianoWOman in the past 2 decades. Since I began listening to her in the early 1990's, she has been composing hundreds of great songs and ballads... all from the piano, and creating these songs that simply can't be played without the use of one. I've watched her sing while playing two pianos simultaneously and come across as if they were just appendages, like her own fingernails.

Her songs are sensuous and merge with her piano work into one great piece of art. Check out her work if you have some time. youtube.com/watch?v=hSGMjB3HbGM If you're going to be firm with your question and say that we have to pick a MAN for the job, then I'll pick Chico Marx.

I know it's pushing the 'last five decades' time frame, but you already picked Ray Charles and in my mind... after Ray and Chico, who is there? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJaHNocYK0.

Heres a few that come to mind that definately deserve to be concidered talented pianist Keith Emerson youtube.com/watch?v=-2mr8Um06Mo&feature=... Rick Wakeman youtube.com/watch?v=05k8DgEXZXM&feature=... Jerry Lee Lewis youtube.com/watch?v=xraIf_cYRQE&feature=... Elton John youtube.com/watch?v=LZUMqpDXMgc.

Claude Bolling has always been a favorite of mine. He is a French jazz pianist, born in 1930. He as played with a number of artists and during the 70's and 80's released a number of albums playing with classical musicians.My favorite is Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio with Yo Yo Ma.

Although he isn't a singer, I thought I'd include him as a great piano-man. As far as singer/songwriters, I would have to say Leon Russell is right up there.

Ronnie Milsap has always been one of my favorites.

Here's a couple more-Fat's Domino, Greg Allman, Stevie Winwood.

My favorites have always been Floyd Cramer and Stevie Wonder. Pinky8.

Uh, Harry Connick Jr. (first two) George Winston (audio #3, "Walking on Air") Barry Manilow- (Audio #4, "When October Goes," off 2 AM Paradise Cafe, a great jazz album he released in the 80s, which went two nonstop sets, and featured greats like Mel Torme and Sarah Vaughan--I think it may have been the last album she ever recorded. ).

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