Jazz Studio Sessions
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 Jazz Man Maret Makes His Way On The Harmonica
October 9, 2012 – After cutting his teeth as a sideman for jazz greats, Maret is now taking the helm of bandleader.
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."
Watch Cyrus Chestnut: Nobody Like 'The Nutman' Jazz24
October 3, 2012 – Watch one of jazz's most renowned pianists work magic throughout this three-song set at KPLU. Jazz24
Listen Blossom Dearie On Piano Jazz
September 28, 2012 – Host Marian McPartland remembers the incandescent singer and pianist in a session from 2001.
Listen Yasek Manzano: Jazz From Havana's Streets WXPN
September 27, 2012 – Hear the music of an exciting young trumpeter from Havana, as well as a brief history of Cuban jazz. WXPN
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.
Watch Karrin Allyson: Swinging Jazz Standards Jazz24
September 6, 2012 – Watch the jazz singer run through "I Want to Be Happy" and "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" at KPLU. Jazz24
Listen Antibalas On World Cafe WXPN
September 4, 2012 – The rhythm-intensive Afrobeat ensemble is back with its first album in nearly five years. WXPN
Listen Cassandra Wilson On World Cafe
August 31, 2012 – The jazz singer plays songs from her new album, Another Country, which explores Latin music.
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 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 Joe Jackson On World Cafe WXPN
July 27, 2012 – The singer, songwriter and pianist is back with a new album of classic Duke Ellington tunes. WXPN