Piano Jazz archive

Listen Pete Malinverni On Piano Jazz
November 9, 2012 – The pianist, composer and teacher joins Marian McPartland in Harold Arlen's standard "Get Happy."

Listen Elizabeth Doyle On Piano Jazz
November 2, 2012 – Doyle and host Marian McPartland get together on duets of "It's Only A Paper Moon" and "Squeeze Me."

Listen Willie Nelson On Piano Jazz
October 26, 2012 – Country music's "Red-Headed Stranger" sings "The Nearness of You" and "Crazy" in a 2002 session.

Listen Eubie Blake On Piano Jazz
October 19, 2012 – The last-known original ragtime pianist appeared on Piano Jazz in 1980. Hear the archival session.

Listen Dr. John On Piano Jazz
October 12, 2012 – Hear the New Orleans legend bring his unmistakable voice to Piano Jazz in a session from 1989.

Listen Milt Hinton On Piano Jazz
October 5, 2012 – The bassist and photographer joins host Marian McPartland in a performance of "How High the Moon."

Listen Blossom Dearie On Piano Jazz
September 28, 2012 – Host Marian McPartland remembers the incandescent singer and pianist in a session from 2001.

Listen Jesse Green On Piano Jazz
September 21, 2012 – The pianist, son of trombonist Urbie Green, hails from the regional jazz hub of Delaware Water Gap.

Listen Mimi Fox On Piano Jazz
September 14, 2012 – With an amazing set of chops and a pure tone, Fox cooks in a session with Marian McPartland.

Listen Stephane Grappelli On Piano Jazz
September 7, 2012 – Hear a performance by one of the jazz world's greatest violinists on occasion of his centennial.

Listen Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello On Piano Jazz
August 31, 2012 – Guest host Costello sits in, as the New Orleans legend leads him through "Southern Nights" and more.

Listen Paul Winter On Piano Jazz
August 24, 2012 – Saxophonist Paul Winter creates his own unique style of environmentally conscious music.

Listen Melissa Walker On Piano Jazz
August 17, 2012 – Walker sings with impeccable phrasing, a soulful swing and a warmly sensuous tone.

Listen Hod O'Brien On Piano Jazz
August 10, 2012 – On the way to the studio, O'Brien composed a song just for the session: "Clarion for Marian."
Listen Radio Legend Studs Terkel On Piano Jazz
July 27, 2012 – Although Studs Terkel didn't play an instrument, this conversation was pure improvisation.
