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Jimmy McPartland.

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March 16, 2012 – One of the great cornet players from the early jazz era, McPartland would have turned 100 in 2007.

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The beating heart of the all-female big band DIVA Jazz Orchestra is Sherrie Maricle.

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March 9, 2012 – The beating heart of the all-female big band Diva Jazz Orchestra performs with a trio on Piano Jazz.

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Larry Willis.

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March 2, 2012 – Hear the swinging pianist, artful composer, and producer in an interview and performance.

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Bobby Broom.

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

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Ed Reed.

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

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Nnenna Freelon was a headliner during Marian McPartland's annual visit to Tanglewood.

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February 10, 2012 – Hear an energetic hour of world class jazz with Mulgrew Miller, Nnenna Freelon and Spencer Day.

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Clark Terry

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February 3, 2012 – In this 1994 session, the trumpeter commands a wide range of styles and a dazzling technique.

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Michel Camilo.

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January 27, 2012 – The Dominican-born pianist, a ferocious jazz stylist, plays from across the Afro-Latin tradition.

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Matthew Shipp.

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January 13, 2012 – The inventive pianist joins Marian McPartland in one of his favorite environs, the duo format.

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Guitarist Evan Perry leads Hot Club of Detroit in two Django Reinhardt classics.

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January 6, 2012 – Guitarist Evan Perry leads his group in two Django Reinhardt classics, "Coquette" and "Nuages."

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Stephen Sondheim in 1974, the year after the premiere of his A Little Night Music, which includes "Send in the Clowns."

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December 30, 2011 – The musical theater composer performs "Send in the Clowns" and more with host Marian McPartland.

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Gary Burton.

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December 23, 2011 – The vibraphonist performs a set of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Duke Ellington and others.

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Michael Feinstein

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December 16, 2011 – A special episode of Piano Jazz with holiday favorites and surprises never heard on the program.

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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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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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