Some pianists who are well known for their use of the chord style solo are Erroll Garner, George Shearing, and Oscar Peterson.
In listening to these pianists, you will find that they often use moving chords as a simultaneous harmonization of their melodic improvisation.
This assumes two basic forms.
The first form consists of an octave unison melody with chord tones filled in between the two octaves of the melody.
Sometimes additional chord tones may be added below the lower of the two octave melody lines.
Below is an example that illustrates the basic form of “chord style solo.”
Click to Hear the “Block Chords” Example
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