Stride

Stride is a dynamic and highly rhythmic piano genre that originated in the early 20th century, primarily linked to African American musicians in Harlem. Characterized by a pulsating left-hand technique that alternates low bass notes and mid-range chords or harmonies, Stride creates a robust and self-sufficient sound that mimics a full band. The right hand, meanwhile, plays melodies with dazzling speed and complexity, often improvising around ragtime, jazz, and classical influences. Artists like James P. Johnson and Fats Waller popularized the style, showcasing its capacity for both virtuosic showmanship and deep emotional expression. Stride pianists like Art Tatum took the genre to new heights with their technical prowess, while others like Eubie Blake and Willie "The Lion" Smith injected their personal flair and innovations, making Stride a foundational pillar in the evolution of jazz piano.

Top Sub-Genres
Jazz Piano
Latest Stride Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Oscar Peterson
Teddy Wilson
Art Tatum
Fats Waller
Lionel Hampton
James P. Johnson
Top Playlists
JAZZ/BLUES 4 Stride artists
jazz 3 Stride artists
Jazz Classics 3 Stride artists
Jazz Piano Classics 3 Stride artists
Women of Jazz 2 Stride artists
Late Night Jazz 2 Stride artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 18 Stride artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 572 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Stride artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. November 15, 2024
  2. October 11
  3. September 19
  4. August 1
  5. April 26
  6. April 5
  7. March 25
  8. March 8
  9. February 29
  10. February 15
  11. February 3
  12. January 10
  13. January 9
  14. December 14, 2023
  15. December 4
  16. November 24
  17. September 29
  18. September 8
  19. September 8
  20. August 18
  21. May 8
  22. March 17
  23. February 17
  24. November 25, 2022
  25. August 5
  26. June 24
  27. May 27
  28. April 8
  29. March 4
  30. December 14, 2021
  31. November 26
  32. November 5
  33. November 4
  34. October 1
  35. September 10
  36. August 30
  37. August 20
  38. July 3
  39. June 21
  40. June 18
  1. November 15, 2024
  2. September 19
  3. August 1
  4. April 26
  5. March 25
  6. March 8
  7. February 29
  8. February 3
  9. January 10
  10. January 9
  11. December 14, 2023
  12. December 4
  13. November 24
  14. September 29
  15. September 8
  16. September 8
  17. May 8
  18. March 17
  19. February 17
  20. November 25, 2022