The Indian Pianists

Here’s a look at some of the pianist who have either carved their own style or have taken an idea and have grown on it tremendously. Ladies and gentleman – The Indian Pianists….

 

Louiz Banks

If you’re a jazz fan and hail from India, there is one name your bound to be familiar with, and that’s Louiz Banks. The man’s work and efforts to keep Jazz music alive in India, really deserve a round of applause. What ever be the state of Jazz in the country, one can be re assured that Louiz is gonna be kicking and playing for a long time to come.

Utsav Lal

Sixteen year old Utsav, is one of the few musicians who have successfully managed to play Indian Classical Music soulfully on the piano. Although professionally trained in Western Classical Music, the young turk has more famously conquered the Indian Classical arena, and that is now where his uniqueness and forte lies.

Brian Silas

In Brian Silas’s universe, music dominates over all. The Piano, though predominantly over casted as a western instrument and being subjected to pianist with largely western tuned minds, has been truly Indianised by Brian Silas. The man can boast of having 20 albums under his belly, and having a red carpet of fans including Khushwant Singh and Bill Clinton.

Abhay Goyle

Ever heard the saying ‘Old is Gold’. Well don’t get all mixed up, I’m not referring to Abhay’s age, but the music the young genius belches out. The twelve year old can play anything from S.D. Burman right down to A.R. Rahman, and with ease. It would be amazing to see the young kid a few years down the line.

Stephen Devassy

The south Indian pianist and composer has in a young life worked with some of the most respectable musicians in India, including Hariharan, Amjad Ali Khan and L. Subramanian, and is making heavy in roads into World Music and Indian Classical Music.

Vijay Iyer

American-Indian Vijay Iyer, is one of jazz musics brightest young stars. The man has been building a strong name for himself in the American music scene for a while now, and is soon becoming recognized for his jazz capabilities.