Articles tagged: jazz piano

Industry

Meet the Future of Jazz Piano: Tyler Bullock & Esteban Castro Win the Inaugural Gilmore Award

The Gilmore has named Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the inaugural recipients of its 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards. Here's why these two pianists, both under 24, represent the brightest future of the music.

Education

Jazz Piano vs Guitar: Which Should You Learn?

Both instruments are essential to jazz, but they suit different learners. A practical comparison of jazz piano and jazz guitar — difficulty, sound, versatility, and what to expect.

Education

The Jazz Chord Voicings Every Pianist Needs to Know

Shell voicings, rootless voicings, drop-2 shapes, and upper-structure triads — a practical guide to the chord voicings that define the jazz piano sound, from Bill Evans to Robert Glasper.