Piano Jazz http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=24&ft=1&f=24 Since 1979, Marian McPartland has hosted top jazz musicians for conversation and live jazz performances on this weekly program. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:14:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Piano Jazz http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=24&ft=1&f=24 Dave Brubeck On Piano Jazz Jazz giant Dave Brubeck turns 90 this month. In this 1997 session, Brubeck and host Marian McPartland perform duets in "Just You, Just Me" and Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way." Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/07/131972176/dave-brubeck-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/07/131972176/dave-brubeck-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Jazz giant Dave Brubeck turns 90 this month. In this 1997 session, Brubeck and host Marian McPartland perform duets in "Just You, Just Me" and Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way."

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]]> Russell Malone On Piano Jazz The guitarist joins bassist Richie Good for a set of performances with host Marian McPartland. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/30/166264628/russell-malone-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/30/166264628/russell-malone-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 The guitarist joins bassist Richie Good for a set of performances with host Marian McPartland.

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]]> Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz Tony Bennett is known worldwide for his mellow tenor and easily swinging style. He talks about the significance of American popular song, his favorite songwriters and his love of painting in this program from 2004. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/23/94293833/tony-bennett-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/23/94293833/tony-bennett-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Tony Bennett is known worldwide for his mellow tenor and easily swinging style. He talks about the significance of American popular song, his favorite songwriters and his love of painting in this program from 2004.

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]]> Anat Cohen on Piano Jazz Israeli export Anat Cohen is equally conversant in modern and traditional jazz, classical music, and a host of Afro-Cuban styles. The exciting tenor saxophonist and clarinetist joins a quartet with Marian McPartland. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/16/17814192/anat-cohen-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/16/17814192/anat-cohen-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Israeli export Anat Cohen is equally conversant in modern and traditional jazz, classical music, and a host of Afro-Cuban styles. The exciting tenor saxophonist and clarinetist joins a quartet with Marian McPartland.

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]]> Pete Malinverni On Piano Jazz The pianist, composer and teacher joins Marian McPartland in Harold Arlen's standard "Get Happy." Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:51:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/09/164814457/pete-malinverni-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/09/164814457/pete-malinverni-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 The pianist, composer and teacher joins Marian McPartland in Harold Arlen's standard "Get Happy."

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]]> Elizabeth Doyle On Piano Jazz Singer, pianist, and composer Elizabeth Doyle is one of Chicago's most captivating performers. She blends a dreamy vocal style with swinging piano work, deftly accompanying herself on both classic standards and her own compositions. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/02/91234423/elizabeth-doyle-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/02/91234423/elizabeth-doyle-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Singer, pianist, and composer Elizabeth Doyle is one of Chicago's most captivating performers. She blends a dreamy vocal style with swinging piano work, deftly accompanying herself on both classic standards and her own compositions.

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]]> Willie Nelson On Piano Jazz Country music legend Willie Nelson and jazz guitarist Jackie King join host Marian McPartland for this session from 2002. The "Red-Headed Stranger" brings his country, blues and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy." Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/131571288/willie-nelson-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/131571288/willie-nelson-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Country music legend Willie Nelson and jazz guitarist Jackie King join host Marian McPartland for this session from 2002. The "Red-Headed Stranger" brings his country, blues and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."

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]]> Eubie Blake On Piano Jazz Eubie Blake was the last-known original ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of <em>Piano Jazz</em> at age 93. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing the classic songs "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/19/123385170/eubie-blake-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/19/123385170/eubie-blake-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Eubie Blake was the last-known original ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of Piano Jazz at age 93. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing the classic songs "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry."

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]]> Dr. John On Piano Jazz A pianist, singer, composer and icon, Dr. John blends soul, pop, rock, jazz, zydeco and an unmistakable voice to create his unique take on New Orleans' musical flavor. In this session from 1989, Dr. John performs "Struttin' With Some BBQ" and his hit tune "Right Place, Wrong Time," among others. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/12/130913700/dr-john-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/12/130913700/dr-john-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 A pianist, singer, composer and icon, Dr. John blends soul, pop, rock, jazz, zydeco and an unmistakable voice to create his unique take on New Orleans' musical flavor. In this session from 1989, Dr. John performs "Struttin' With Some BBQ" and his hit tune "Right Place, Wrong Time," among others.

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]]> Milt Hinton On Piano Jazz Hinton, one of the jazz world's legendary bass players, would have been 100 years old this year. Here, he raps his expansive resume, talks about his priceless collection of jazz photographs and joins host Marian McPartland for "How High the Moon." Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/05/131441629/milt-hinton-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/05/131441629/milt-hinton-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Hinton, one of the jazz world's legendary bass players, would have been 100 years old this year. Here, he raps his expansive resume, talks about his priceless collection of jazz photographs and joins host Marian McPartland for "How High the Moon."

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]]> Blossom Dearie On Piano Jazz Host Marian McPartland calls Dearie an "incandescent singer and pianist" whose "delicate, swinging style makes every song a musical gem." The vocalist and pianist died this past year of natural causes. <em>Piano Jazz</em> remembers her life and music in an archival interview and performance. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/28/100436121/in-memoriam-blossom-dearie-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/28/100436121/in-memoriam-blossom-dearie-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Host Marian McPartland calls Dearie an "incandescent singer and pianist" whose "delicate, swinging style makes every song a musical gem." The vocalist and pianist died this past year of natural causes. Piano Jazz remembers her life and music in an archival interview and performance.

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]]> Jesse Green On Piano Jazz A small town in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is home to more than its share of talented jazz musicians. Pianist Jesse Green is the son of a trombonist and a singer who moved to the Delaware Water Gap, and still lives there today. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/21/101805434/jesse-green-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/21/101805434/jesse-green-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 A small town in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is home to more than its share of talented jazz musicians. Pianist Jesse Green is the son of a trombonist and a singer who moved to the Delaware Water Gap, and still lives there today.

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]]> Mimi Fox On Piano Jazz Fox is a rising star who's invigorating the jazz-guitar tradition. With an amazing set of chops and a pure tone, Fox cooks whether playing bebop or ballads. She plays an original and then tears it up on a Cole Porter tune with Marian McPartland and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/14/97302719/guitarist-mimi-fox-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/14/97302719/guitarist-mimi-fox-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Fox is a rising star who's invigorating the jazz-guitar tradition. With an amazing set of chops and a pure tone, Fox cooks whether playing bebop or ballads. She plays an original and then tears it up on a Cole Porter tune with Marian McPartland and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi.

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]]> Stephane Grappelli On Piano Jazz In an archival show from 1990, <em>Piano Jazz</em> celebrates the centennial of Stephane Grappelli, one of the jazz world's greatest violinists. Grappelli first found fame in France with Django Reinhart's Quintette du Hot Club. He went on to an illustrious career playing with everyone from Oscar Peterson to Paul Simon to Yo-Yo Ma. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/07/91706269/violinist-stephane-grappelli-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/07/91706269/violinist-stephane-grappelli-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 In an archival show from 1990, Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of Stephane Grappelli, one of the jazz world's greatest violinists. Grappelli first found fame in France with Django Reinhart's Quintette du Hot Club. He went on to an illustrious career playing with everyone from Oscar Peterson to Paul Simon to Yo-Yo Ma.

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]]> Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello On Piano Jazz Marian McPartland asked her friend Elvis Costello to sit in as guest host for this episode of <em>Piano Jazz</em>. The session features New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, who sings and plays his hit tune "Southern Nights" and performs a duet with Costello on the pair's recent collaboration "Ascension Day." Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/31/112183772/allen-toussaint-elvis-costello-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/31/112183772/allen-toussaint-elvis-costello-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=24 Marian McPartland asked her friend Elvis Costello to sit in as guest host for this episode of Piano Jazz. The session features New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, who sings and plays his hit tune "Southern Nights" and performs a duet with Costello on the pair's recent collaboration "Ascension Day."

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