Marian McPartland

1918-2013

Marian McPartland was the host of the acclaimed program, Piano Jazz, featured on National Public Radio for more than twenty-five years. She was a well-known jazz pianist and founder of Halcyon Records.  She was introduced to jazz by her husband, coronetist Jimmy McPartland, and she played with his band for a brief time before forming her own jazz trio. 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. 

 

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Recording | Artopia
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Recording | Artopia

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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...
Marian McPartland, Host of Piano Jazz | 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...