Thelonious Monk - Bud Powell - Oscar Peterson - Erroll Garner - Lennie Tristano - Bill Evans - Clare Fischer - Jimmy Rowles - Cecil Taylor - Chick Corea - Keith Jarrett - Richie Beirach

"The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano" is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to the present.

In order to clearly illustrate the specific contributions of the various pianists, Bill Dobbins composed a theme based on the well known standard " All Of Me". By applying the stylistic approaches of the different pianists to the same theme, one becomes aware of the subtle yet evocate elements of each individual style.

"The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano is an extraordinarily informative and comprehensive work that should appeal to all jazz connoiseurs seeking further refinement in their appreciation and understanding of jazz...Dobbins knows! Really knows! His narrative set-ups, segues and summaries are models of concision and clarity. Dobbins' insightful and meticulous project is one that you'll want to return to repeadedly--- his playing is nothing short of brilliant; it more than stands by itself... This is a one kind and not-to-be-missed presentation." Chuck Berg - Jazz Times Magazine