min rager and piano

last night after work i went and listened to min rager play. she is a korean born jazz pianist. she lives in canada now. it was wonderful to listen to this quintet play. the piano playing was outstanding. the band was such enjoyment. i would like to hear more from her. a quintet is interesting. i noticed throughout the set, it will start with the five, then go to a four with either a trumpet or saxophone solo. then it will end in a trio, just piano,bass and drum. you could hear the piano playing best in the trio. however she manages to keep rhythm and playing during those horn solos. overall i enjoyed myself and hope to buy her album sometime
now about piano, i have to say thelonious monk is one of my favorite jazz pianist. the less playing he does and the sort of childlike at times playing, make it a pleasure to listen. if one listens to the solo monk album, it will give a sense to his outstanding piano playing. also listening to keith jarrett is wonderful as well. bill evans and dave brubeck are also my favorite jazz pianist. when it comes to piano and vocal, patricia barber is the one. if there is any other i should listen. any comments will be welcomed.