Piano Jazz archive
Listen Piano Jazz Presents: The Music Of Marian McPartland
December 9, 2011 – Celebrate the host and composer with a set of select performances by McPartland and her guests.
Listen Bud Shank On Piano Jazz
December 2, 2011 – Shank was a West Coast jazz institution, with a cool swinging sound that was instantly recognizable.
Listen Herbie Hancock On Piano Jazz
November 25, 2011 – In a program from 1987, Hancock solos on "Dolphin Dance" and then improvises with Marian McPartland.
Listen Albert Dailey On Piano Jazz
November 18, 2011 – Hear an archival session from the sorely under-appreciated pianist, an intense yet melodic soloist.
Listen Joanne Brackeen On Piano Jazz
November 4, 2011 – The "Picasso of jazz piano," the only female alumnus of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, performs.
Listen Julian Lage On Piano Jazz
October 28, 2011 – The guitarist shows off his amazing technique and improvisational abilities in "My Funny Valentine."
Listen Chuck Leavell On Piano Jazz
October 21, 2011 – Leavell plays the music of The Allman Brothers and Hoagy Carmichael in a session from 2003.
Listen Randy Brecker On Piano Jazz
October 14, 2011 – Guest host Bill Charlap joins trumpeter Randy Brecker's band on "All the Things You Are."
Listen Sheila Jordan On Piano Jazz
October 7, 2011 – Sheila Jordan's singing style lights up Piano Jazz with guest host Jon Weber.
Listen Toots Thielemans On Piano Jazz
September 30, 2011 – Thielemans is the unrivaled master of the jazz harmonica, with an instantly recognizable style.
Listen Alice Coltrane On Piano Jazz
September 23, 2011 – Coltrane performs her own "Transfiguration" and joins host Marian McPartland in "Giant Steps."
Listen Kenny Werner On Piano Jazz
September 16, 2011 – The pianist turns brilliant technique into unbridled creativity. Hear an interview and performance.
Listen Bobby Short On Piano Jazz
September 9, 2011 – The great cabaret performer's vocal and pianistic talents never overpowered his infectious warmth.
Listen Warren Vache On Piano Jazz
September 2, 2011 – The trumpeter joins host Marian McPartland in performances of "Basin Street Blues" and "Louisiana."
Listen Eddie Gomez On Piano Jazz
August 26, 2011 – Hear the former Bill Evans Trio bassist play "Stella by Starlight" with host Marian McPartland.
