DOROTHY DONEGAN ( The greatest pianist you never heard) Jazz History, 27

You may never have heard of pianist Dorothy Donegan, and after you watch this video youll wonder why. With a combination of multigenre virtuosity and humor she was a spectacular player whose ability far surpassed her public recognition, an altogether too common situation for women in jazz. Deliciously ironic, given the title, this portrait of an unsung artist has consistently been one of the most popular on this channel. That has introduced a LOT of people to Dorothy Donegan for the first time, as you can read in the hundreds of comments. It has also brought a lot of people to this channel for the first time so if you enjoyed this video, there are a lot more like it in the Jazz History playlist. Here are some suggestions: , 25 Art Tatum , 26 Oscar Peterson , 24 Mary Lou Williams , 31 The Sweethearts of Rhythm https