David Hazeltine, with over 50 million Spotify streams, is a leading contemporary jazz pianist known for his mastery of improvisation, technique, arrangement, and composition. With thirty-five albums as a leader and numerous collaborations, he is the most recorded pianist of his generation. Hailing from Milwaukee, he gained early acclaim from jazz legends like Sonny Stitt and Chet Baker, prompting his move to New York City in 1992.

A respected educator, Hazeltine teaches at SUNY-Purchase and has influenced a new generation of pianists, including Ben Markley, who published a doctoral thesis based on Hazeltine's teachings. His re-harmonizations of jazz standards are featured in the "Real Book - Enhanced Edition", and he offers online workshops on harmony and bebop essentials through platforms like jazzpianomastery.com and mymusicmasterclass.com.