Though Coldplay broke out with a non-piano song, “Yellow,” Chris Martin’s piano riffs became as identifiable as his vocal ...

Someone had to fill the void after Radiohead had largely abandoned rock music. All this is to recall Coldplay’s roots as a rock band. Yes, a rock band with piano riffs, but a rock band, nonetheless.

From iconic bandleaders to unique talents, the best jazz pianists both shaped the genre and revolutionized the role of the piano in music. From the smoky jazz clubs of New Orleans to the grand ...