Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Marian McPartland. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Hickory House Trio. RJ Capak hide caption

Of Marian McPartland, guest host Elvis Costello says that it's "an extraordinary leap of musical continuity that [she's] been able to make throughout the history of Piano Jazz." Michael Ochs Archives hide caption

Elvis Costello says that Marian McPartland captures "many of the ingenious personalities" of Piano Jazz so that "they will be forever enduring." Tim Hall/Redferns hide caption

Let it snow. Keene and Chesire County Historical Photos/via Flickr hide caption

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz featured performances and conversation with a variety of pianists, including Ray Charles and Dave Brubeck. Courtesy Marian McPartland hide caption

Of Marian McPartland's "Twilight World," the great singer Tony Bennett once said, "Well, that song will last forever. It's a beautiful song." David Redfern/Redferns hide caption

Marian McPartland. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Marian McPartland hosted NPR's Piano Jazz for 33 years. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Marian McPartland. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Tania Maria sings Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Wave" on this Latin episode of Piano Jazz. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Jonathan Batiste ends this set with "Kindergarten," a modern and hand-clapping take on the Louisiana roots of jazz. Ingrid Hertfelder/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Kenny Barron (pictured) is joined by his former student, Helen Sung, for a breezy duet. Courtesy of John Sann hide caption

Pianist Helen Sung is one of the many performers at the "Generations in Jazz" concert at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Can you name all the musicians in the photo? Need help? Art Kane/Art Kane Archives hide caption

Marian McPartland. Andrew Lepley/Redferns hide caption

Marian McPartland performs at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Frank Stewart/Jazz at Lincoln Center hide caption