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In this Artopia segment, we get the rare opportunity to watch a Piano Jazz recording session. Join Marian McPartland in the studio, talking and playing with the great jazz pianist Joe Sample. Marian...Music Collection
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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Recording | Artopia
Marian McPartland, Host of Piano Jazz | Artopia
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Marian McPartland is host of the acclaimed program, Piano Jazz, featured on National Public Radio for more than twenty-five years. She is a well-known jazz pianist and founder of Halcyon Records. She...
Joe Sample Explains Poetry and Rhythm | Artopia
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Jazz musician Joe Sample says rap music is poetry to a rhythm.
Being in a Jazz Band | Artopia
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Eboni Ramm talks about her experiences of working with a band and being the only vocalist.
Music: One Minute Art Lesson | Artopia
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Watch a brief animated history of music. TRANSCRIPT I don't know about you, but I can't live without my music! It is like my main thing - when I am chillin' I gotta be tuned in. So check it out -...
Motion, Color and Music | Artopia
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Brian Rutenberg dicusses his creation process and the environment he prefers while he paints.
Singing Amazing Grace | Artopia
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Eboni Ramm sings her jazz reinterpretation of the hymn, Amazing Grace and also includes spoken word.
Playing in a Band | Artopia
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Danielle Howle talks about her experiences of playing with a band.
