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Marian McPartland.

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December 9, 2011 – Celebrate the host and composer with a set of select performances by McPartland and her guests.

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Bud Shank.

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December 2, 2011 – Shank was a West Coast jazz institution, with a cool swinging sound that was instantly recognizable.

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Herbie Hancock.

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November 25, 2011 – In a program from 1987, Hancock solos on "Dolphin Dance" and then improvises with Marian McPartland.

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Albert Dailey on the back cover of his 1983 record with Stan Getz, Poetry.

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November 18, 2011 – Hear an archival session from the sorely under-appreciated pianist, an intense yet melodic soloist.

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Joanne Brackeen.

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November 4, 2011 – The "Picasso of jazz piano," the only female alumnus of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, performs.

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Julian Lage.

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October 28, 2011 – The guitarist shows off his amazing technique and improvisational abilities in "My Funny Valentine."

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Chuck Leavell.

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October 21, 2011 – Leavell plays the music of The Allman Brothers and Hoagy Carmichael in a session from 2003.

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Randy Brecker served musical stints with everyone from Clark Terry and Charles Mingus to Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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October 14, 2011 – Guest host Bill Charlap joins trumpeter Randy Brecker's band on "All the Things You Are."

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Sheila Jordan.

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October 7, 2011 – Sheila Jordan's singing style lights up Piano Jazz with guest host Jon Weber.

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Toots Thielemans.

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September 30, 2011 – Thielemans is the unrivaled master of the jazz harmonica, with an instantly recognizable style.

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Alice Coltrane.

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September 23, 2011 – Coltrane performs her own "Transfiguration" and joins host Marian McPartland in "Giant Steps."

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Kenny Werner.

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September 16, 2011 – The pianist turns brilliant technique into unbridled creativity. Hear an interview and performance.

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Bobby Short on the cover of his 1955 self-titled album.

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September 9, 2011 – The great cabaret performer's vocal and pianistic talents never overpowered his infectious warmth.

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Warren Vaché.

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September 2, 2011 – The trumpeter joins host Marian McPartland in performances of "Basin Street Blues" and "Louisiana."

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Eddie Gomez.

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August 26, 2011 – Hear the former Bill Evans Trio bassist play "Stella by Starlight" with host Marian McPartland.

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About Marian McPartland

Jazz legend Marian McPartland continues to showcase the world's top musicians on NPR's longest-running jazz program.

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