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.
Jul 1st, 2008 · Upcoming guests on the award-winning Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz.
May 30th, 2008 · Saxophonist Frank Morgan is a living link to the bebop era. A protege of Charlie Parker, Morgan's budding life as a musician took a dark turn that led to drugs, prison, and, ultimately, redemption through music. On this very moving Piano Jazz, Morgan talks about the ups and downs of his life.
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.
Sep 20th, 2007 · Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall has found favor with traditional jazz enthusiasts and mainstream pop fans alike. She turns her attention to her voice in an interview and studio performance with Marian McPartland on Piano Jazz.
Jun 28th, 2007 · Jarrett is known to spontaneously improvise entire concerts with no planning beforehand. He is equally versed in jazz, classical music and the American songbook. Marian McPartland cornered Jarrett after his Carnegie Hall concert and asked him to guest on Piano Jazz.
Dec 20th, 2006 · McPartland celebrates the holidays with a special hour of her favorite Christmas music and memories. McPartland and several of her Piano Jazz guests perform traditional Christmas songs, as well as more modern works that celebrate the season.
Sep 2nd, 2005 · Piano prodigy Taylor Eigsti joins Marian McPartland for a special live taping of Piano Jazz at the 2004 Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Eigsti has impressed audiences and critics alike with his technical proficiency and intuitive understanding of the keyboard.