Everything could be perceived in comparison with already existing samples. And music is not an exception. Of course particular qualities of individuals bring wide variety of opinions, but still methodology of decision-making remains unique—look at two women, bring together sportsmen at the competition, get on the track Formula One cars is needed to make a decision on who is more attractive, smarter, stronger or quicker.

There are many thoughts on who is the best musician in Jazz or Rock music. I think that basically it makes no sense at all to debate who is the best, but I can't help avoiding the temptation to offer to your attention these pieces. The same standards are played by different musicians in order to put them in equal starting conditions and easier decision making process for you. You might to express willingness to pay attention to the following key element of the form of Jazz performance: improvisation, “hot tone”, technique, harmonic richness, accompanying skills. Anyway, please listen to the giants of Jazz, enjoy, compare and make decision on who is the best (if you can)!

Compare how three Jazz piano giants play the standard: Jitterburg Watz All three piano payers are considered by some critics to be the greatest piano players of all time. Oscar Peterson Listen Chick Corea Listen Art Tatum Listen You can also vote for one of these great musicians and to view the vote results. Who is the best?!