The albums that define
stride piano.
Our picks for where to start with stride piano — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The stride piano essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Thelonious Monk
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
A vibrant collaboration where Monk's distinct piano style meets Blakey's driving rhythms, creating a dynamic jazz experience.
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Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins
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Art Tatum
Gene Norman Presents an Art Tatum Concert
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