I think, when it comes down to it, Art Tatum is the most technically brilliant Jazz pianist of them all in my opinion anyway (and Rachmaninoff), and critics who say that by being such a talent and, essentially his jazz going up its own arse by being so articulated, he loses the 'Jazz', are just a bunch of twats trying to keep their jobs and pervert the minds of their readers to their pretentious unconcerned viewpoint.
"Moonglow" has to be my favorite of his.
Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, (although people say he never really swung because of his classical training, he is brilliant and has showcased unbelievable talents in his quartet).
Oscar peterson I have always loved, however, when it came to his later work I found he had lost his energy from when he had started, and had reverted to the sort of lobby and club Jazz. Still have his Tonight record somewhere.
Its a shame that Nat King cole is not recognized for his piano playing, he really was an accomplished pianist. I would post a link, but it seems I'm not allowed to; although I promise my intentions are strictly non-internet spam..
He did Edward Macdowell's To a wild rose with Oscar Moore and it is absolutely brilliant, both their performances. You can find it on youtube, it seems to be quite rare.
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