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Jessica Williams On Piano Jazz Dave Brubeck called her "one of the greatest jazz pianists I have ever heard." She digs up an old tune and calls two Monk numbers on this 1992 episode of the program.
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Jessica Williams On Piano Jazz

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Set List

  • "Why Do I Love You" (Hammerstein, Kern)
  • "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (Bassman, Washington)
  • "Misterioso" (Monk)
  • "Willow Creek" (McPartland)
  • "Free Piece" (McPartland)
  • "The Child Within" (Williams)
  • "I'm Old Fashioned" (Kern, Mercer)
  • "Straight, No Chaser" (Monk)

Pianist and composer Jessica Williams has gained critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations for her writing and remarkable skill at the keyboard. Dave Brubeck called her "one of the greatest jazz pianists I have ever heard."

On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1992, Williams solos on "Why Do I Love You" and joins host McPartland for "Straight, No Chaser" — one of two Thelonious Monk tunes during the session.

Originally broadcast in the spring of 1992.

Special Series

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Acclaimed jazz artists share music and memories