Think of the legendary rock and roll piano players of the rock n’ roll era — Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, even Liberace. Which would you pick to ...

Mar. 12—VALDOSTA — Donnie Kehr said "The Greatest Piano Men" is a tribute show, not an impersonation show. "We portray their essence but we're not trying to impersonate them," Kehr said. "When I play, ...

Other great Jewish pianists, whose artistry will be heard during the recorded program, will be Vilna-born Nadia Riesenberg, ...

Once upon a time, piano music was the social media of its day. The 19th and early 20th Centuries were the heyday of the piano. It was the primary entertainment for the evening in most middle-class ...

When I spoke to New York City-born musician and actor Donnie Kehr earlier this month about “The Greatest Piano Men,” the show he co-created and opened at the Flamingo’s showroom Tuesday night, he was ...

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

There’s nothing quite like a memorable voice accompanied by 88 keys. It’s a potent pairing, which has been around for hundreds of years, yet still continues to fascinate millions of listeners. Just ...

In 10 most famous, beautiful piano songs from movies, you’ll find exactly that. Some of the all time best piano music from classic movies with famously beloved soundtracks. But keep in mind that, ...

What’s in a name? It’s a question that arises when thinking about a boy born Joseph Gantic in San Antonio on New Year’s Day 1945 to William and Eleanor Gantic. But when his birth father went missing ...

Master piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz at Steinway's London workshop - Rii Schroer In the classical music world, a profession exists that feels as quaint as phrenology or book-binding – piano tuning.

Piano players don’t get that much respect in Las Vegas, until now. “The Greatest Piano Men,” a show in which pianists perform 25 songs, from Beethoven to Elton John, opens Tuesday night. The show at ...

Nothing beckons Detroit passerby into a cozy, welcoming bar or lounge quite like the alluring sounds made by the ivory keys. There are a variety of piano bars ranging from the dueling piano scenario ...