Feb 3rd, 2010 · With more than 700 episodes and almost as many guests, we celebrate three decades of Piano Jazz with 30 of our favorite moments. Hear jazz and conversation with pioneering jazz vocalist Mary Lou Williams, soul legend Ray Charles and many more.
Feb 2nd, 2010 · We are grateful to the following organizations that support Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz through their contributions to the show's producer, South Carolina ETV and Radio, an NPR member.
Jan 15th, 2010 · McPartland and guest host Elvis Costello stroll down memory lane as she discusses her favorite moments from more than 700 episodes of Piano Jazz. Costello serenades McPartland with a moving version of "P.S. I Love You" and introduces a new song, "You Hung the Moon."
Jan 8th, 2010 · The tables are turned as Marian McPartland sits at the guest bench to discuss her life as a performer and as the host of Piano Jazz. She reminisces about moments from the program's early days and guest host Elvis Costello sings as McPartland plays "Our Love is Here to Stay."
Jan 1st, 2010 · Pianist John Lewis was one of Marian McPartland's first guests on Piano Jazz in 1979. The founder of the Modern Jazz Quartet talked about his legendary group and his first big gig with Dizzy Gillespie. He and McPartland flesh out the roots of bebop, playing Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee" before winding up the hour with "Stompin' at the Savoy."
Dec 17th, 2009 · Marian McPartland and her guests from seasons past share their favorite memories when they're not performing Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Guest artists include George Shearing, Tony DeSare, Renee Fleming, Cleo Brown and Dena DeRose.
Oct 9th, 2009 · For three decades, Marian McPartland has showcased both jazz veterans and young stars on Piano Jazz,her hour-long NPR program. Past guests Kurt Elling, Karrin Allyson, Randy Weston and many others showed up at at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola to celebrate a jazz radio institution.
Oct 9th, 2009 · For three decades, Marian McPartland has showcased both jazz veterans and young stars on Piano Jazz, her hour-long NPR program. For the anniversary, past guests Kurt Elling, Karrin Allyson, Randy Weston and many others showed up at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola to celebrate a jazz radio institution.