Mr. Charters has just completed a biography of Bebo Valdes, an influential Cuban pianist and bandleader.

He also began recording with another influential pianist, Bill Evans.

Soon Mr. Silver became one of the most influential pianists in jazz history; Mr. Bolden got a lot of work.

Artur Schnabel was arguably the most respected and influential pianist of the 20th century.

Lazare Lévy (sometimes seen in a hyphenated version: Lazare-Lévy) (January 18, 1882-September 20, 1964) was an influential French pianist, organist, composer and pedagogue.

Below are links to lists of well-known or influential pianists divided by genres:

Despite his relatively short performing-career, Li Ming-Qiang is ranked among the influential contemporary classical pianists (recorded).

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Throughout, the percussive and highly influential pianist sounds inspired by the opportunity to create music with his peers.

Mr. Bley has been a quietly influential pianist since the 1950's, particularly with songful improvisations that float free of the beat; Keith Jarrett learned a lot from him.

The powerful, percussive, and highly influential pianist sounds quite inspired throughout his appearance at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival".