Stride

Stride is a style of jazz piano that originated in Harlem, New York in the early 1900s. It combines elements of ragtime and blues and is characterized by a walking bass line, syncopated rhythms, and improvisation. The style was pioneered by African American pianists such as James P. Johnson, Willie "The Lion" Smith, and Fats Waller. It is often considered the precursor to swing music, and influenced the development of jazz piano throughout the 20th century.