Piano Jazz archive

Listen Bobby Broom On Piano Jazz
February 24, 2012 – Bobby Broom's love of jazz flows through his fingers and resonates on his six strings.

Listen Ed Reed On Piano Jazz
February 17, 2012 – After a life of addiction, Reed has emerged triumphant, ready for his moment in the spotlight.

Listen Nnenna Freelon: Piano Jazz At Tanglewood
February 10, 2012 – Hear an energetic hour of world class jazz with Mulgrew Miller, Nnenna Freelon and Spencer Day.

Listen Clark Terry On Piano Jazz
February 3, 2012 – In this 1994 session, the trumpeter commands a wide range of styles and a dazzling technique.

Listen Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz
January 27, 2012 – The Dominican-born pianist, a ferocious jazz stylist, plays from across the Afro-Latin tradition.

Listen Matthew Shipp On Piano Jazz
January 13, 2012 – The inventive pianist joins Marian McPartland in one of his favorite environs, the duo format.

Listen Hot Club Of Detroit On Piano Jazz
January 6, 2012 – Guitarist Evan Perry leads his group in two Django Reinhardt classics, "Coquette" and "Nuages."

Listen Stephen Sondheim On Piano Jazz
December 30, 2011 – The musical theater composer performs "Send in the Clowns" and more with host Marian McPartland.

Listen Gary Burton On Piano Jazz
December 23, 2011 – The vibraphonist performs a set of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Duke Ellington and others.

Listen Piano Jazz Presents: Holiday Memories With Michael Feinstein
December 16, 2011 – A special episode of Piano Jazz with holiday favorites and surprises never heard on the program.

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.
