Nov 7th, 2008 · One of the true legends of public radio and a longtime friend of host Marian McPartland, Studs Terkel appeared on Piano Jazz in 1992 for a special fundraising edition. The two quizzed each other about radio, shared memories of jazz personalities and improvised music and conversation.
Sep 12th, 2008 · A brilliant and inventive composer and pianist, McCoy Tyner created the lavish harmonies and percussive piano lines heard on some of John Coltrane's most famous recordings and with his own trio. Tyner puts his prodigious technique to work on in a session with Marian McPartland.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Ever since his 1958 live album from Chicago's Pershing Lounge, Ahmad Jamal has been recognized as a major force in jazz. In this program from 1985, Jamal reprises two signature pieces from that session in duets with Marian McPartland: "Poinciana" and "But Not for Me."
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Norah Jones is one of the most popular musicians in the world today. Her soulful vocals were on display when she joined Marian McPartland at the 2003 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. The sold-out crowd enjoyed duets and standards from the two musicians.
Aug 8th, 2008 · It was Mel Torme's distinctive, mellow voice that earned him the nickname "the Velvet Fog." Torme performs his own tunes, "Stranger In Town" and "Born to Be Blue," and other favorites including "Dream Dancing" and "Time After Time" with Marian McPartland.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall has long found favor with traditional jazz enthusiasts and mainstream pop fans alike. But before her star had risen, she recorded this interview and studio performance with Marian McPartland on Piano Jazz.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Pianist Bill Evans was a giant of jazz piano and one of Marian McPartland's first guests on Piano Jazz in 1979. On this program, the usually quiet and reserved musical genius opens up about his approach and philosophy.
Mar 22nd, 2008 · Susan Stamberg takes a moment to note the 90th birthday this week of jazz pianist Marian McPartland, host of NPR's Piano Jazz.