Jazz Studio Sessions
Listen Dee Dee Bridgewater On Piano Jazz
February 22, 2013 – The host of NPR's JazzSet joins Marian McPartland for a set of Duke Ellington and Gershwin tunes.
Watch KCRW Presents: Jose James KCRW
February 20, 2013 – Watch the stylish jazz singer perform his funky single "Trouble" during a special concert in L.A. KCRW
Listen George Duke On Piano Jazz
February 15, 2013 – A pianist for Miles Davis and Frank Zappa, Duke plays "My Funny Valentine" with Marian McPartland.
Listen Randy Weston On Piano Jazz
February 8, 2013 – The pianist and composer performs a set of tunes that incorporate his experiences in Morocco.
Listen Bill Frisell On Piano Jazz
February 1, 2013 – The guitarist plays with expansiveness and a feel for the wide-open space between notes.
Listen Bill Evans On Piano Jazz
January 25, 2013 – The usually quiet and reserved musical genius opens up about his approach and philosophy.
Listen Chick Corea On Piano Jazz
January 18, 2013 – Corea solos on "Monk's Mood" and joins Marian McPartland for an evocative version of "Spain."
Listen Kurt Elling On Piano Jazz
January 11, 2013 – Elling brings his commanding, richly grained baritone voice to a session with Marian McPartland.
Listen Milt Jackson On Piano Jazz
January 7, 2013 – The vibraphonist gets together with host Marian McPartland in his own standard, "Bags' Groove."
Watch KCRW Presents: Robert Glasper Experiment
December 29, 2012 – The group creates a jazz, soul and R&B sound as eclectic and different as it is cohesive and round.
Listen John Lewis On Piano Jazz
December 28, 2012 – The founder of the Modern Jazz Quartet plays "Django" in an archival session from 1989.
Watch The New Standards: A Supergroup Celebrates 'Snow Days' KCMP
December 25, 2012 – Watch the Twin Cities trio perform the centerpiece to its annual holiday show for The Current. KCMP
Listen Let It Snow: The Piano Jazz Holiday Show
December 21, 2012 – Marian McPartland and guests share unique musical performances of Christmas classics and originals.
Listen Steve Kuhn On Piano Jazz
December 14, 2012 – Kuhn has honed a unique style built on melodic variation and his ceaseless imagination.
Listen Dave Brubeck On Piano Jazz
December 7, 2012 – The legendary pianist and host Marian McPartland duet in "Just You, Just Me" in this 1997 session.