http://www.odeo.com/channels/77862-Piano-Jazz-Shorts-Podcast JuliaSH no A preview of upcoming conversations and improvisations with Marian McPartland and the brightest stars from the world of jazz. A preview of upcoming conversations and improvisations with Marian McPartland and the brightest stars from the world of jazz. Jazz and Conversation en-us 40 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:57 -0800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:57 -0800 Music http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25543884-Marian-Petrescu Guest host Renee Rosnes introduces Romanian jazz sensation Marian Petrescu. This dazzling player has been tearing up the European jazz scene since he was 15. Petrescu pays homage to his childhood idol, Oscar Peterson, performing Peterson's erroneously named "A Little Jazz Exercise" before joining Rosnes for "My Romance." Guest host Renee Rosnes introduces Romanian jazz sensation Marian Petrescu. This dazzling player has been tearing up the European jazz scene since he was 15. Petrescu pays homage to his childhood idol, Oscar Peterson, performing Peterson's erroneously named "A Little Jazz Exercise" before joining Rosnes for "My Romance." Guest host Renee Rosnes introduces Romanian jazz sensation Marian Petrescu. This dazzling player has been tearing up the European jazz scene since he was 15. Petrescu pays homage to his childhood idol, Oscar Peterson, performing Peterson's erroneously named "A Little Jazz Exercise" before joining Rosnes for "My Romance." tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25543884 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:57 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25510898-Christmas-Special Piano Jazz swings in the holiday season with a special program of Christmas music! McPartland and her guests from seasons past share their favorite memories and perform Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Guest artists include George Shearing, Tony DeSare and Dena DeRose. Piano Jazz swings in the holiday season with a special program of Christmas music! McPartland and her guests from seasons past share their favorite memories and perform Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Guest artists include George Shearing, Tony DeSare and Dena DeRose. Piano Jazz swings in the holiday season with a special program of Christmas music! McPartland and her guests from seasons past share their favorite memories and perform Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Guest artists include George Shearing, Tony DeSare and Dena DeRose. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25510898 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:25:37 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25481936-Beegie-Adair Pianist Beegie Adair is known for an impeccable sense of swing and her smooth but intricate playing. The Nashville resident has been an in-demand pianist for the town's best country musicians, but her heart belongs to those classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Adair performs a graceful version of "I Wished on the Moon" and teams up with McPartland for her signature closer, "We'll Be Together Again." Pianist Beegie Adair is known for an impeccable sense of swing and her smooth but intricate playing. The Nashville resident has been an in-demand pianist for the town's best country musicians, but her heart belongs to those classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Adair performs a graceful version of "I Wished on the Moon" and teams up with McPartland for her signature closer, "We'll Be Together Again." Pianist Beegie Adair is known for an impeccable sense of swing and her smooth but intricate playing. The Nashville resident has been an in-demand pianist for the town's best country musicians, but her heart belongs to those classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Adair performs a graceful version of "I Wished on the Moon" and teams up with McPartland for her signature closer, "We'll Be Together Again." tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25481936 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:41:03 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473494-Christian-McBride Christian McBride is one of the premier bassists on the jazz scene today. He has appeared on Piano Jazz numerous times as a sideman backing such artists as Jack DeJohnette and JJ Johnson . On this program from 2001, McBride take center stage to talk about his favorite gigs and to jam with McPartland on "Billie's Bounce" and "Midnight Sun." Christian McBride is one of the premier bassists on the jazz scene today. He has appeared on Piano Jazz numerous times as a sideman backing such artists as Jack DeJohnette and JJ Johnson . On this program from 2001, McBride take center stage to talk about his favorite gigs and to jam with McPartland on "Billie's Bounce" and "Midnight Sun." Christian McBride is one of the premier bassists on the jazz scene today. He has appeared on Piano Jazz numerous times as a sideman backing such artists as Jack DeJohnette and JJ Johnson . On this program from 2001, McBride take center stage to talk about his favorite gigs and to jam with McPartland on "Billie's Bounce" and "Midnight Sun." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25473494 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:54:22 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473496-Sheila-Jordan-Guest-Host-Jon-Webber Sheila Jordan's unique singing style lights up Piano Jazz with guest host Jon Weber. Jordan reflects on her early inspirations in Detroit and chasing the great Charlie Parker, who later became a close friend. She brings along her brilliant pianist and collaborator Steve Kuhn. Sheila Jordan's unique singing style lights up Piano Jazz with guest host Jon Weber. Jordan reflects on her early inspirations in Detroit and chasing the great Charlie Parker, who later became a close friend. She brings along her brilliant pianist and collaborator Steve Kuhn. Sheila Jordan's unique singing style lights up Piano Jazz with guest host Jon Weber. Jordan reflects on her early inspirations in Detroit and chasing the great Charlie Parker, who later became a close friend. She brings along her brilliant pianist and collaborator Steve Kuhn. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25473496 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:53:41 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25434030-George-Shearing English pianist George Shearing has appeared on Piano Jazz four times over the last 30 years - a record shared with Bobby Short for most appearances by a single guest. In this program from 1987, McPartland reminisces with her fellow countryman about obscure British tunes and the two have fun reharmonizing "God Save the Queen." Shearing sings and plays Cole Porter's "After You" and the two end with a two piano version of "Indiana." English pianist George Shearing has appeared on Piano Jazz four times over the last 30 years - a record shared with Bobby Short for most appearances by a single guest. In this program from 1987, McPartland reminisces with her fellow countryman about obscure British tunes and the two have fun reharmonizing "God Save the Queen." Shearing sings and plays Cole Porter's "After You" and the two end with a two piano version of "Indiana." English pianist George Shearing has appeared on Piano Jazz four times over the last 30 years - a record shared with Bobby Short for most appearances by a single guest. In this program from 1987, McPartland reminisces with her fellow countryman about obscure British tunes and the two have fun reharmonizing "God Save the Queen." Shearing sings and plays Cole Porter's "After You" and the two end with a two piano version of "Indiana." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434030 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:19:59 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385167-Randy-Brecker Trumpeter Randy Brecker has been a tireless explorer of all kinds of musical genres- from funk to Brazilian to mainstream jazz. Brecker brought along his group to this Piano Jazz where he joins guest host Bill Charlap and performs some of his own tunes including "There's a Mingus A Monk Us," "Skunk Funk" and "Moontide." Charlap joins the group for "All the Things You Are." Trumpeter Randy Brecker has been a tireless explorer of all kinds of musical genres- from funk to Brazilian to mainstream jazz. Brecker brought along his group to this Piano Jazz where he joins guest host Bill Charlap and performs some of his own tunes including "There's a Mingus A Monk Us," "Skunk Funk" and "Moontide." Charlap joins the group for "All the Things You Are." Trumpeter Randy Brecker has been a tireless explorer of all kinds of musical genres- from funk to Brazilian to mainstream jazz. Brecker brought along his group to this Piano Jazz where he joins guest host Bill Charlap and performs some of his own tunes including "There's a Mingus A Monk Us," "Skunk Funk" and "Moontide." Charlap joins the group for "All the Things You Are." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385167 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:12 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25385168-Aaron-Diehl Pianist Aaron Diehl has been called "The Real Diehl" by Winton Marsalis. He took time off from his studies at Juilliard to talk with McPartland about his musical influences and learning to love jazz. He performs Fats Waller's "A Handful of Keys" before he and McPartland duet on "Delaunay's Dilemma." Pianist Aaron Diehl has been called "The Real Diehl" by Winton Marsalis. He took time off from his studies at Juilliard to talk with McPartland about his musical influences and learning to love jazz. He performs Fats Waller's "A Handful of Keys" before he and McPartland duet on "Delaunay's Dilemma." Pianist Aaron Diehl has been called "The Real Diehl" by Winton Marsalis. He took time off from his studies at Juilliard to talk with McPartland about his musical influences and learning to love jazz. He performs Fats Waller's "A Handful of Keys" before he and McPartland duet on "Delaunay's Dilemma." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25385168 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:17:38 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25319667-Blossom-Dearie From the Archives Singer, pianist and songwriter Blossom Dearie had one of the most distinctive voices in jazz. She paired that delicate, childlike delivery with swinging piano playing, decorating such humorous tunes as "I'm Shadowing You" and "My New Celebrity Is You." On this program from 1985, Dearie performs her hits and joins McPartland for a piano duet of "Everything I've Got Is Yours." From the Archives Singer, pianist and songwriter Blossom Dearie had one of the most distinctive voices in jazz. She paired that delicate, childlike delivery with swinging piano playing, decorating such humorous tunes as "I'm Shadowing You" and "My New Celebrity Is You." On this program from 1985, Dearie performs her hits and joins McPartland for a piano duet of "Everything I've Got Is Yours." From the Archives Singer, pianist and songwriter Blossom Dearie had one of the most distinctive voices in jazz. She paired that delicate, childlike delivery with swinging piano playing, decorating such humorous tunes as "I'm Shadowing You" and "My New Celebrity Is You." On this program from 1985, Dearie performs her hits and joins McPartland for a piano duet of "Everything I've Got Is Yours." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25319667 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:11:54 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25281686-30th-Anniversary-Concert-Set-3 The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert concludes with more all-star performances from such exciting artists as pianist Cedar Walton, singer/pianist Dena DeRose and band leader/pianist Arturo O'Farrill. Vocalist Karrin Allyson joins Marian McPartland in a performance of "Twilight World," and jazz giant Randy Weston celebrates musicians everywhere with his tune, "The Healers." The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert concludes with more all-star performances from such exciting artists as pianist Cedar Walton, singer/pianist Dena DeRose and band leader/pianist Arturo O'Farrill. Vocalist Karrin Allyson joins Marian McPartland in a performance of "Twilight World," and jazz giant Randy Weston celebrates musicians everywhere with his tune, "The Healers." The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert concludes with more all-star performances from such exciting artists as pianist Cedar Walton, singer/pianist Dena DeRose and band leader/pianist Arturo O'Farrill. Vocalist Karrin Allyson joins Marian McPartland in a performance of "Twilight World," and jazz giant Randy Weston celebrates musicians everywhere with his tune, "The Healers." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25281686 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:28 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25243589-30th-Anniversary-Concert-Set-2 The second set of music from the Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary opens with a flurry of pianists including Taylor Eigsti, Cyrus Chestnut, and Kenny Werner. Teen jazz sensation Grace Kelly joins Piano Jazz matriarch Marian McPartland for a performance of "Caravan," and we hear from Vocalists Karrin Allyson and Dena DeRose. Pianist John Bunch joins the Pizzarelli brothers - John and Martin - to put an exclamation point on set two of this all star concert. The second set of music from the Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary opens with a flurry of pianists including Taylor Eigsti, Cyrus Chestnut, and Kenny Werner. Teen jazz sensation Grace Kelly joins Piano Jazz matriarch Marian McPartland for a performance of "Caravan," and we hear from Vocalists Karrin Allyson and Dena DeRose. Pianist John Bunch joins the Pizzarelli brothers - John and Martin - to put an exclamation point on set two of this all star concert. The second set of music from the Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary opens with a flurry of pianists including Taylor Eigsti, Cyrus Chestnut, and Kenny Werner. Teen jazz sensation Grace Kelly joins Piano Jazz matriarch Marian McPartland for a performance of "Caravan," and we hear from Vocalists Karrin Allyson and Dena DeRose. Pianist John Bunch joins the Pizzarelli brothers - John and Martin - to put an exclamation point on set two of this all star concert. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25243589 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:20:34 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25205437-30th-Anniversary-Concert-Set-1 The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert, recorded at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, begins with back-to-back solos from pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes. Jazz troubadour Kurt Elling pays tribute to Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland and the hour ends with a bang as piano masters Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller join forces on "When Lights Are Low." The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert, recorded at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, begins with back-to-back solos from pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes. Jazz troubadour Kurt Elling pays tribute to Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland and the hour ends with a bang as piano masters Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller join forces on "When Lights Are Low." The Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Concert, recorded at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, begins with back-to-back solos from pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes. Jazz troubadour Kurt Elling pays tribute to Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland and the hour ends with a bang as piano masters Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller join forces on "When Lights Are Low." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25205437 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:35:30 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25166564-Daryl-Sherman-Tribute-to-Dave-McKenna Remembering Dave McKenna with guest host Daryl Sherman Piano Jazz remembers pianist Dave McKenna. McPartland asked pianist and singer Daryl Sherman to guest host this remembrance of McKenna that includes clips from the two Piano Jazz programs he did with McPartland in 1979 and again in 1994. Sherman also gives a delightful twist on "Rhode Island is Famous for You" and "Teddy Ballgame." Remembering Dave McKenna with guest host Daryl Sherman Piano Jazz remembers pianist Dave McKenna. McPartland asked pianist and singer Daryl Sherman to guest host this remembrance of McKenna that includes clips from the two Piano Jazz programs he did with McPartland in 1979 and again in 1994. Sherman also gives a delightful twist on "Rhode Island is Famous for You" and "Teddy Ballgame." Remembering Dave McKenna with guest host Daryl Sherman Piano Jazz remembers pianist Dave McKenna. McPartland asked pianist and singer Daryl Sherman to guest host this remembrance of McKenna that includes clips from the two Piano Jazz programs he did with McPartland in 1979 and again in 1994. Sherman also gives a delightful twist on "Rhode Island is Famous for You" and "Teddy Ballgame." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166564 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:28:11 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25141283-Roy-Eldridge Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge was one of the great trumpeters of the swing era. On this program from 1987, Eldridge talked about a career that included working with Fletcher Henderson, Gene Kruppa and Billie Holiday. Eldridge shows off his piano chops playing a duet with McPartland on "Ball of Fire," and he sings on several numbers including "I Want a Little Girl." Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge was one of the great trumpeters of the swing era. On this program from 1987, Eldridge talked about a career that included working with Fletcher Henderson, Gene Kruppa and Billie Holiday. Eldridge shows off his piano chops playing a duet with McPartland on "Ball of Fire," and he sings on several numbers including "I Want a Little Girl." Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge was one of the great trumpeters of the swing era. On this program from 1987, Eldridge talked about a career that included working with Fletcher Henderson, Gene Kruppa and Billie Holiday. Eldridge shows off his piano chops playing a duet with McPartland on "Ball of Fire," and he sings on several numbers including "I Want a Little Girl." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25141283 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:20:57 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25057189-Bud-Shank West coast sax player Bud Shank talks about getting his start playing jazz, working with Charlie Barnett and Stan Kenton and he and Marian trade stories from the road. With bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tim Horner, McPartland and Shank perform "Alone Together" and Mancini's "Emily.' West coast sax player Bud Shank talks about getting his start playing jazz, working with Charlie Barnett and Stan Kenton and he and Marian trade stories from the road. With bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tim Horner, McPartland and Shank perform "Alone Together" and Mancini's "Emily.' West coast sax player Bud Shank talks about getting his start playing jazz, working with Charlie Barnett and Stan Kenton and he and Marian trade stories from the road. With bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tim Horner, McPartland and Shank perform "Alone Together" and Mancini's "Emily.' tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25057189 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:59:01 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25020840-Keith-Jarrett Piano Jazz presents a very special program featuring one of the most imaginative and original performers of our time, the incomparable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett's playing is a combination of unbelievable beauty, technical genius and mesmerizing improvisations. As illusive as he is brilliant, Jarrett has been on McPartland's wish list for years. Now he's her guest for a captivating hour of conversation and improvisation. Piano Jazz presents a very special program featuring one of the most imaginative and original performers of our time, the incomparable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett's playing is a combination of unbelievable beauty, technical genius and mesmerizing improvisations. As illusive as he is brilliant, Jarrett has been on McPartland's wish list for years. Now he's her guest for a captivating hour of conversation and improvisation. Piano Jazz presents a very special program featuring one of the most imaginative and original performers of our time, the incomparable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett's playing is a combination of unbelievable beauty, technical genius and mesmerizing improvisations. As illusive as he is brilliant, Jarrett has been on McPartland's wish list for years. Now he's her guest for a captivating hour of conversation and improvisation. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020840 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:28 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24982214-Allen-Toussaint Allen Toussaint with guest host Elvis Costello Pianist, singer, composer and producer Allen Toussaint is a legendary musical force on the New Orleans music scene. McPartland asked her friend, the ever eclectic Elvis Costello, to sit in as guest host for this Piano Jazz session which features Toussaint singing and playing his hit tune, "Southern Nights," and a duet with Costello on the pair's recent collaboration — "Ascension Day." Allen Toussaint with guest host Elvis Costello Pianist, singer, composer and producer Allen Toussaint is a legendary musical force on the New Orleans music scene. McPartland asked her friend, the ever eclectic Elvis Costello, to sit in as guest host for this Piano Jazz session which features Toussaint singing and playing his hit tune, "Southern Nights," and a duet with Costello on the pair's recent collaboration — "Ascension Day." Allen Toussaint with guest host Elvis Costello Pianist, singer, composer and producer Allen Toussaint is a legendary musical force on the New Orleans music scene. McPartland asked her friend, the ever eclectic Elvis Costello, to sit in as guest host for this Piano Jazz session which features Toussaint singing and playing his hit tune, "Southern Nights," and a duet with Costello on the pair's recent collaboration — "Ascension Day." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24982214 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:17:36 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24946808-Dave-Samuels Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the best mallet players on the scene today. A versatile musician, Samuels has played with everyone from Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuels brought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform "Picture Frame," an original tune from his recent Latin Grammy-winning album with his group, the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels and Mallet end the hour with "All the Things You Are". Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the best mallet players on the scene today. A versatile musician, Samuels has played with everyone from Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuels brought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform "Picture Frame," an original tune from his recent Latin Grammy-winning album with his group, the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels and Mallet end the hour with "All the Things You Are". Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the best mallet players on the scene today. A versatile musician, Samuels has played with everyone from Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuels brought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform "Picture Frame," an original tune from his recent Latin Grammy-winning album with his group, the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels and Mallet end the hour with "All the Things You Are". tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24946808 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:21:17 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24909690-Jeremy-Siskind Piano Jazz showcases another bright young pianist, Jeremy Siskind. A graduate from the Eastman School of Music, Siskind has won several impressive competitions and attracted the attention of Piano Jazz's host. His skills have taken him to Japan and around the US. Now, he's in the studio with McPartland for piano duets of "Autumn Leaves" and "There'll Never Be Another You." Piano Jazz showcases another bright young pianist, Jeremy Siskind. A graduate from the Eastman School of Music, Siskind has won several impressive competitions and attracted the attention of Piano Jazz's host. His skills have taken him to Japan and around the US. Now, he's in the studio with McPartland for piano duets of "Autumn Leaves" and "There'll Never Be Another You." Piano Jazz showcases another bright young pianist, Jeremy Siskind. A graduate from the Eastman School of Music, Siskind has won several impressive competitions and attracted the attention of Piano Jazz's host. His skills have taken him to Japan and around the US. Now, he's in the studio with McPartland for piano duets of "Autumn Leaves" and "There'll Never Be Another You." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24909690 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:28:08 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24877649-Michel-Petrucciani From the Archives- French pianist Michel Petrucciani lit up the jazz world during his brief life. A genetic disorder left him standing only 3 feet tall as an adult, but he overcame his disabilities to become one of the most interesting and passionate pianists of the last several decades. In this program from 1987, Petrucciani, then age 23, performs his own tune, "The Prayer," and McPartland joins him on "My Funny Valentine." From the Archives- French pianist Michel Petrucciani lit up the jazz world during his brief life. A genetic disorder left him standing only 3 feet tall as an adult, but he overcame his disabilities to become one of the most interesting and passionate pianists of the last several decades. In this program from 1987, Petrucciani, then age 23, performs his own tune, "The Prayer," and McPartland joins him on "My Funny Valentine." From the Archives- French pianist Michel Petrucciani lit up the jazz world during his brief life. A genetic disorder left him standing only 3 feet tall as an adult, but he overcame his disabilities to become one of the most interesting and passionate pianists of the last several decades. In this program from 1987, Petrucciani, then age 23, performs his own tune, "The Prayer," and McPartland joins him on "My Funny Valentine." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24877649 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:24:38 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24840134-Hank-Jones Legendary pianist Hank Jones was one of McPartland's first guests when she began Piano Jazz 30 years ago! To celebrate the show's milestone anniversary, McPartland asked another of her favorite pianists, Bill Charlap, to take a turn on the host's bench to catch up with Jones. The two sparkle on such duets as "Oh Look at Me Now" and Billy Strayhorn's "Lotus Blossom." Legendary pianist Hank Jones was one of McPartland's first guests when she began Piano Jazz 30 years ago! To celebrate the show's milestone anniversary, McPartland asked another of her favorite pianists, Bill Charlap, to take a turn on the host's bench to catch up with Jones. The two sparkle on such duets as "Oh Look at Me Now" and Billy Strayhorn's "Lotus Blossom." Legendary pianist Hank Jones was one of McPartland's first guests when she began Piano Jazz 30 years ago! To celebrate the show's milestone anniversary, McPartland asked another of her favorite pianists, Bill Charlap, to take a turn on the host's bench to catch up with Jones. The two sparkle on such duets as "Oh Look at Me Now" and Billy Strayhorn's "Lotus Blossom." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24840134 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:23:38 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24803516-Evan-Perry-and-Hot-Club-of-Detroit The Hot Club of Detroit is a jazz quintet that takes its inspiration from the legendary gypsy-jazz juggernaut, the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Guitarist Evan Perry follows in the footsteps of Hot Club originator Django Reinhardt, and he leads his motor-city incarnation of the group on two Reinhardt classics, "Coquette" and "Nuages." The Hot Club of Detroit is a jazz quintet that takes its inspiration from the legendary gypsy-jazz juggernaut, the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Guitarist Evan Perry follows in the footsteps of Hot Club originator Django Reinhardt, and he leads his motor-city incarnation of the group on two Reinhardt classics, "Coquette" and "Nuages." The Hot Club of Detroit is a jazz quintet that takes its inspiration from the legendary gypsy-jazz juggernaut, the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Guitarist Evan Perry follows in the footsteps of Hot Club originator Django Reinhardt, and he leads his motor-city incarnation of the group on two Reinhardt classics, "Coquette" and "Nuages." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24803516 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:55:16 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24766404-Bobby-Short The Piano Jazz 30th anniversary continues with an encore broadcast from Season 1 featuring pianist and singer Bobby Short. Short's unforgettable voice accompanied by his unique piano playing are on display as he and McPartland explore some of the lesser known chapters of the American Popular Songbook with Ellington's "Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie" and Jimmy McHugh's "Where Are You." The Piano Jazz 30th anniversary continues with an encore broadcast from Season 1 featuring pianist and singer Bobby Short. Short's unforgettable voice accompanied by his unique piano playing are on display as he and McPartland explore some of the lesser known chapters of the American Popular Songbook with Ellington's "Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie" and Jimmy McHugh's "Where Are You." The Piano Jazz 30th anniversary continues with an encore broadcast from Season 1 featuring pianist and singer Bobby Short. Short's unforgettable voice accompanied by his unique piano playing are on display as he and McPartland explore some of the lesser known chapters of the American Popular Songbook with Ellington's "Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie" and Jimmy McHugh's "Where Are You." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24766404 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:23:37 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24740485-Barbara-Carroll Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was McPartland's second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her good friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charmed performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest. Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was McPartland's second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her good friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charmed performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest. Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was McPartland's second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her good friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charmed performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24740485 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:07:29 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24740486-Julian-Lage Guitarist Julian Lage is a true jazz prodigy. Discovered by Gary Burton when he was just 12 years old, Lage has since played with Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano and Carlos Santana. Lage shows off his amazing technique and improvisatory abilities on "My Funny Valentine" before teaming with McPartland on "You and the Night and the Music." Guitarist Julian Lage is a true jazz prodigy. Discovered by Gary Burton when he was just 12 years old, Lage has since played with Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano and Carlos Santana. Lage shows off his amazing technique and improvisatory abilities on "My Funny Valentine" before teaming with McPartland on "You and the Night and the Music." Guitarist Julian Lage is a true jazz prodigy. Discovered by Gary Burton when he was just 12 years old, Lage has since played with Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano and Carlos Santana. Lage shows off his amazing technique and improvisatory abilities on "My Funny Valentine" before teaming with McPartland on "You and the Night and the Music." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24740486 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:49:52 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24716477-Daryl-Sherman Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer. Pianist/singer and Mercer enthusiast Daryl Sherman brings her sophisticated swing and witty charm to Piano Jazz for performances of "Too Marvelous for Words" and "Jeepers Creepers." McPartland joins in on one of her favorite Mercer tunes, "Skylark." Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer. Pianist/singer and Mercer enthusiast Daryl Sherman brings her sophisticated swing and witty charm to Piano Jazz for performances of "Too Marvelous for Words" and "Jeepers Creepers." McPartland joins in on one of her favorite Mercer tunes, "Skylark." Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer. Pianist/singer and Mercer enthusiast Daryl Sherman brings her sophisticated swing and witty charm to Piano Jazz for performances of "Too Marvelous for Words" and "Jeepers Creepers." McPartland joins in on one of her favorite Mercer tunes, "Skylark." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24716477 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:46:33 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24674492-Sherrie-Maricle Sherrie Maricle is a musician of many talents - she's a drummer, an educator, a writer and a band leader. She's also the beating heart of the all-female big band the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Maricle brings along a few women from her group, pianist Tomoko Ohno and bassist Noriko Ueda. They perform "Groove Merchant", "If I Only Had A Brain" (from "Wizard of Oz")and "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things" (from "Sound of Music"). Marian sits in with the group to play Ellington's "Squeeze Me." Sherrie Maricle is a musician of many talents - she's a drummer, an educator, a writer and a band leader. She's also the beating heart of the all-female big band the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Maricle brings along a few women from her group, pianist Tomoko Ohno and bassist Noriko Ueda. They perform "Groove Merchant", "If I Only Had A Brain" (from "Wizard of Oz")and "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things" (from "Sound of Music"). Marian sits in with the group to play Ellington's "Squeeze Me." Sherrie Maricle is a musician of many talents - she's a drummer, an educator, a writer and a band leader. She's also the beating heart of the all-female big band the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Maricle brings along a few women from her group, pianist Tomoko Ohno and bassist Noriko Ueda. They perform "Groove Merchant", "If I Only Had A Brain" (from "Wizard of Oz")and "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things" (from "Sound of Music"). Marian sits in with the group to play Ellington's "Squeeze Me." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24674492 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:03:47 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24642900-Daniela-Schaechter Pianist and vocalist Daniela Schaechter talks with Marian about her start as a pianist, making the move to the US from Italy, studying at Berklee and making a career as a jazz musician. She performs her own compositions, "Thinking About You," and "Dark Blue" on the piano and sings and plays "Detour Ahead." Pianist and vocalist Daniela Schaechter talks with Marian about her start as a pianist, making the move to the US from Italy, studying at Berklee and making a career as a jazz musician. She performs her own compositions, "Thinking About You," and "Dark Blue" on the piano and sings and plays "Detour Ahead." Pianist and vocalist Daniela Schaechter talks with Marian about her start as a pianist, making the move to the US from Italy, studying at Berklee and making a career as a jazz musician. She performs her own compositions, "Thinking About You," and "Dark Blue" on the piano and sings and plays "Detour Ahead." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642900 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:33:11 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24610021-Studs-Terkel NPR's Scott Simon guest host's this Piano Jazz remembrance of the legendary radio man, Studs Terkel. Studs joined Marian in 1992 and the two quizzed each other about their lives. Musical selections include "I Don't Want to Walk Without You," "In A Mist" "Davenport Blues," and "Someone to Watch Over Me." NPR's Scott Simon guest host's this Piano Jazz remembrance of the legendary radio man, Studs Terkel. Studs joined Marian in 1992 and the two quizzed each other about their lives. Musical selections include "I Don't Want to Walk Without You," "In A Mist" "Davenport Blues," and "Someone to Watch Over Me." NPR's Scott Simon guest host's this Piano Jazz remembrance of the legendary radio man, Studs Terkel. Studs joined Marian in 1992 and the two quizzed each other about their lives. Musical selections include "I Don't Want to Walk Without You," "In A Mist" "Davenport Blues," and "Someone to Watch Over Me." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24610021 Tue, 26 May 2009 06:36:16 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24582503-Grady-Tate Marian welcomes singer Grady Tate who talks about making switch from drumming to swinging, about his friend Gordon Parks and about working with Peggy Lee. With his pianist John di Martino, Tate performs "The Very Thought of You," "Don't Misunderstand" and "I've Got The World on a String" Marian welcomes singer Grady Tate who talks about making switch from drumming to swinging, about his friend Gordon Parks and about working with Peggy Lee. With his pianist John di Martino, Tate performs "The Very Thought of You," "Don't Misunderstand" and "I've Got The World on a String" Marian welcomes singer Grady Tate who talks about making switch from drumming to swinging, about his friend Gordon Parks and about working with Peggy Lee. With his pianist John di Martino, Tate performs "The Very Thought of You," "Don't Misunderstand" and "I've Got The World on a String" tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24582503 Tue, 19 May 2009 15:03:55 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24554171-Roger-Kellaway Pianist and Composer Roger Kellaway joins McPartland and talks about his start on the upright bass, working with Bobby Darrin and the influences behind his famous tune, "Remembering You," the closing theme to All In The Family. In addition to "Remembering You," musical selections include "My One And Only Love" and "I Found A New Baby." Pianist and Composer Roger Kellaway joins McPartland and talks about his start on the upright bass, working with Bobby Darrin and the influences behind his famous tune, "Remembering You," the closing theme to All In The Family. In addition to "Remembering You," musical selections include "My One And Only Love" and "I Found A New Baby." Pianist and Composer Roger Kellaway joins McPartland and talks about his start on the upright bass, working with Bobby Darrin and the influences behind his famous tune, "Remembering You," the closing theme to All In The Family. In addition to "Remembering You," musical selections include "My One And Only Love" and "I Found A New Baby." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24554171 Tue, 12 May 2009 14:16:15 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24540478-Melissa-Walker Singer Melissa Walker joins Marian McPartland and talks about her jazz education project, Jazz House Kids, and how she met her husband, jazz bassist Christian McBride. McPartland and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi back Walker on "The More I See You," "It Could Happen To You," and Jobim's "How Insensitive." Singer Melissa Walker joins Marian McPartland and talks about her jazz education project, Jazz House Kids, and how she met her husband, jazz bassist Christian McBride. McPartland and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi back Walker on "The More I See You," "It Could Happen To You," and Jobim's "How Insensitive." Singer Melissa Walker joins Marian McPartland and talks about her jazz education project, Jazz House Kids, and how she met her husband, jazz bassist Christian McBride. McPartland and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi back Walker on "The More I See You," "It Could Happen To You," and Jobim's "How Insensitive." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-05,24540478 Tue, 05 May 2009 09:16:02 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24482031-Eartha-Kitt Piano Jazz remembers singer and entertainer Eartha Kitt with an encore broadcast from 1993. Kitt tells of her rags- to-riches story and she and McPartland share a mutual appreciation for Nat King Cole. Musical selections include "God Bless The Child" and "St. Louis Blues." Piano Jazz remembers singer and entertainer Eartha Kitt with an encore broadcast from 1993. Kitt tells of her rags- to-riches story and she and McPartland share a mutual appreciation for Nat King Cole. Musical selections include "God Bless The Child" and "St. Louis Blues." Piano Jazz remembers singer and entertainer Eartha Kitt with an encore broadcast from 1993. Kitt tells of her rags- to-riches story and she and McPartland share a mutual appreciation for Nat King Cole. Musical selections include "God Bless The Child" and "St. Louis Blues." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24482031 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:51 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24448131-Dick-Hyman Pianist and composer Dick Hyman joins McPartland and the two reminisce about sharing the piano stool at the cookery, their jazz classical crossover group with the late Ruth Laredo, and Hyman's book of jazz standards that every professional player should know. Hyman's musical performances include Jobim's "Jazz and Samba" and Gershwin's "I Loves You Porgy" Pianist and composer Dick Hyman joins McPartland and the two reminisce about sharing the piano stool at the cookery, their jazz classical crossover group with the late Ruth Laredo, and Hyman's book of jazz standards that every professional player should know. Hyman's musical performances include Jobim's "Jazz and Samba" and Gershwin's "I Loves You Porgy" Pianist and composer Dick Hyman joins McPartland and the two reminisce about sharing the piano stool at the cookery, their jazz classical crossover group with the late Ruth Laredo, and Hyman's book of jazz standards that every professional player should know. Hyman's musical performances include Jobim's "Jazz and Samba" and Gershwin's "I Loves You Porgy" tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24448131 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:17:11 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24421567-Esperanza-Spalding Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding joins Marian to talk about her musical beginnings, her "hunger" to play and her adventures in Boston as a student at the Berklee College of Music. Pianist Leo Genovese joins Spalding on Betty Carter's "Jazz Ain't Nothin' But Soul" and "Body and Soul." Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding joins Marian to talk about her musical beginnings, her "hunger" to play and her adventures in Boston as a student at the Berklee College of Music. Pianist Leo Genovese joins Spalding on Betty Carter's "Jazz Ain't Nothin' But Soul" and "Body and Soul." Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding joins Marian to talk about her musical beginnings, her "hunger" to play and her adventures in Boston as a student at the Berklee College of Music. Pianist Leo Genovese joins Spalding on Betty Carter's "Jazz Ain't Nothin' But Soul" and "Body and Soul." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24421567 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:53:31 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24386874-Dr-Billy-Taylor Piano Jazz celebrates 30 years on the air with the program that began the series featuring Dr. Billy Taylor. Taylor kicks off the program with his "Minor Blues" theme song. He tells McPartland the story behind his tune CAG before launching into a performance of the upbeat tune. The two also discuss the magic of improvisation before getting together on "All The Things You Are." Piano Jazz celebrates 30 years on the air with the program that began the series featuring Dr. Billy Taylor. Taylor kicks off the program with his "Minor Blues" theme song. He tells McPartland the story behind his tune CAG before launching into a performance of the upbeat tune. The two also discuss the magic of improvisation before getting together on "All The Things You Are." Piano Jazz celebrates 30 years on the air with the program that began the series featuring Dr. Billy Taylor. Taylor kicks off the program with his "Minor Blues" theme song. He tells McPartland the story behind his tune CAG before launching into a performance of the upbeat tune. The two also discuss the magic of improvisation before getting together on "All The Things You Are." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24386874 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:23:12 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24353972-Helen-Sung Conversation and Improvisation with McPartland welcomes pianist Helen Sung, who discusses her musical beginnings in Huston, TX and the Harry Connick Jr. concert that turned her on to Jazz. Musical selections include Sung's own tune, Hope Springs Eternally and a piano duet, "Someday My Prince Will Come." Conversation and Improvisation with McPartland welcomes pianist Helen Sung, who discusses her musical beginnings in Huston, TX and the Harry Connick Jr. concert that turned her on to Jazz. Musical selections include Sung's own tune, Hope Springs Eternally and a piano duet, "Someday My Prince Will Come." Conversation and Improvisation with McPartland welcomes pianist Helen Sung, who discusses her musical beginnings in Huston, TX and the Harry Connick Jr. concert that turned her on to Jazz. Musical selections include Sung's own tune, Hope Springs Eternally and a piano duet, "Someday My Prince Will Come." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24353972 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:54:57 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24320773-Christopher-Ziemba Pianist Christopher Ziemba joins Marian to talk about his performing career that began at age 7 and pretending to be Paul Schaffer on the David Letterman Show. He performs "Dream Dancing" and "Nobody Else But Me." Pianist Christopher Ziemba joins Marian to talk about his performing career that began at age 7 and pretending to be Paul Schaffer on the David Letterman Show. He performs "Dream Dancing" and "Nobody Else But Me." Pianist Christopher Ziemba joins Marian to talk about his performing career that began at age 7 and pretending to be Paul Schaffer on the David Letterman Show. He performs "Dream Dancing" and "Nobody Else But Me." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24320773 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:13:15 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24286140-Kate-McGarry Singer Kate McGarry talks about growing up singing with her family and describes her experiences teaching harmonium and meditating on music at an Ashram in the Catskills. McGarry is joined by Gary Versace on accordion for "Whatever Lola Wants." McPartland joins in as McGarry sings the original Portuguese lyrics for Jobim's "Corcovado." Singer Kate McGarry talks about growing up singing with her family and describes her experiences teaching harmonium and meditating on music at an Ashram in the Catskills. McGarry is joined by Gary Versace on accordion for "Whatever Lola Wants." McPartland joins in as McGarry sings the original Portuguese lyrics for Jobim's "Corcovado." Singer Kate McGarry talks about growing up singing with her family and describes her experiences teaching harmonium and meditating on music at an Ashram in the Catskills. McGarry is joined by Gary Versace on accordion for "Whatever Lola Wants." McPartland joins in as McGarry sings the original Portuguese lyrics for Jobim's "Corcovado." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24286140 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:25:56 -0700 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24239261-Jesse-Green Pianist composer and educator Jesse Green joins McPartland to talk about his famous father, trombonist Urbie Green, and his life as a teacher, performer and father in his hometown of Deleware Water Gap, PA. Performances include "How Deep is the Ocean" and Green's own tune dedicated to his wife called "My Miracle." Pianist composer and educator Jesse Green joins McPartland to talk about his famous father, trombonist Urbie Green, and his life as a teacher, performer and father in his hometown of Deleware Water Gap, PA. Performances include "How Deep is the Ocean" and Green's own tune dedicated to his wife called "My Miracle." Pianist composer and educator Jesse Green joins McPartland to talk about his famous father, trombonist Urbie Green, and his life as a teacher, performer and father in his hometown of Deleware Water Gap, PA. Performances include "How Deep is the Ocean" and Green's own tune dedicated to his wife called "My Miracle." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24239261 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:43:10 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24214012-Joanne-Brackeen Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24214012 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:46:22 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24197523-Joanne-Brackeen Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." Joanne Brackeen talks about learning to play the piano and getting her start with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Brackeen plays her own tune, "Zapatos Espanoles" and the classic standard, "Body and Soul." The podcast also includes a clip from a 1991 broadcast with Brackeen in which she plays a tune written for McPartland, called "Marian's Castle." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24197523 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:14:27 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24120668-Billy-Childs Pianist Billy Childs joins Marian McPartland to discuss his recent explorations of "chamber jazz," his early influences, and one of his first piano teachers, Mrs. Severe. Musical selections include the Child's original "Hope In The Face of Despair" and "Scarborough Faire." Also included - a clip from Child's first appearance on Piano Jazz talking about putting his own stamp on standards and playing Bud Powell's "Hallucinations." Pianist Billy Childs joins Marian McPartland to discuss his recent explorations of "chamber jazz," his early influences, and one of his first piano teachers, Mrs. Severe. Musical selections include the Child's original "Hope In The Face of Despair" and "Scarborough Faire." Also included - a clip from Child's first appearance on Piano Jazz talking about putting his own stamp on standards and playing Bud Powell's "Hallucinations." Pianist Billy Childs joins Marian McPartland to discuss his recent explorations of "chamber jazz," his early influences, and one of his first piano teachers, Mrs. Severe. Musical selections include the Child's original "Hope In The Face of Despair" and "Scarborough Faire." Also included - a clip from Child's first appearance on Piano Jazz talking about putting his own stamp on standards and playing Bud Powell's "Hallucinations." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24120668 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:15:03 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24051734-Gerald-Wiggins Piano Jazz remembers pianist, composer and arranger Gerald Wiggins. In this program from 1992, Wiggins talks about growing up in Harlem, hearing Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum, working with Lena Horn and coaching Marilyn Monroe. Wiggins shows off his solo chops on "If It's the Last Thing I Do." Marian joins in for "Gone With The Wind." Piano Jazz remembers pianist, composer and arranger Gerald Wiggins. In this program from 1992, Wiggins talks about growing up in Harlem, hearing Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum, working with Lena Horn and coaching Marilyn Monroe. Wiggins shows off his solo chops on "If It's the Last Thing I Do." Marian joins in for "Gone With The Wind." Piano Jazz remembers pianist, composer and arranger Gerald Wiggins. In this program from 1992, Wiggins talks about growing up in Harlem, hearing Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum, working with Lena Horn and coaching Marilyn Monroe. Wiggins shows off his solo chops on "If It's the Last Thing I Do." Marian joins in for "Gone With The Wind." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24051734 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:03:10 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24025004-Bill-Charlap-and-Renee-Rosnes Pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes describe the various bandstand encounters over the years that eventually led to their recent wedding at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Performances include a duo of "Just In Time" and piano trio version of "Gone with the Wind" Pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes describe the various bandstand encounters over the years that eventually led to their recent wedding at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Performances include a duo of "Just In Time" and piano trio version of "Gone with the Wind" Pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes describe the various bandstand encounters over the years that eventually led to their recent wedding at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Performances include a duo of "Just In Time" and piano trio version of "Gone with the Wind" tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24025004 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:43:13 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23960382-Michel-Camilo McPartland welcomes pianist Michel Camilo who talks about his latest album, Rhapsody in Blue, the balance between playing classical music and jazz, and the influence of his musical family. Musical selections include Camilo's "The Magic In You" and "Reflections." McPartland joins in for "Corcovado." This podcast also includes selections from Camilo's first appearance on Piano Jazz in 1989. Camilo talks more about his musical upbringing in Santa Domingo and the music teacher that saved his musical career. Musical selections include Blue Bossa and his own tune, "Nostalgia." McPartland welcomes pianist Michel Camilo who talks about his latest album, Rhapsody in Blue, the balance between playing classical music and jazz, and the influence of his musical family. Musical selections include Camilo's "The Magic In You" and "Reflections." McPartland joins in for "Corcovado." This podcast also includes selections from Camilo's first appearance on Piano Jazz in 1989. Camilo talks more about his musical upbringing in Santa Domingo and the music teacher that saved his musical career. Musical selections include Blue Bossa and his own tune, "Nostalgia." McPartland welcomes pianist Michel Camilo who talks about his latest album, Rhapsody in Blue, the balance between playing classical music and jazz, and the influence of his musical family. Musical selections include Camilo's "The Magic In You" and "Reflections." McPartland joins in for "Corcovado." This podcast also includes selections from Camilo's first appearance on Piano Jazz in 1989. Camilo talks more about his musical upbringing in Santa Domingo and the music teacher that saved his musical career. Musical selections include Blue Bossa and his own tune, "Nostalgia." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,23960382 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:24:23 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23908135-Robin-Meloy-Goldsby Pianist, Composer and Author Robin Meloy Goldsby joins Marian to talk about her book, "Piano Girl: Lessons in Life, Music, and the Perfect Blue Hawaiian" which chronicles her life as a cocktail-lounge pianist. Musical selections include Goldsby's compositions, "Peaceful Harbor, " "Somewhere In Time," and a duet of Mancini's "Charade." Pianist, Composer and Author Robin Meloy Goldsby joins Marian to talk about her book, "Piano Girl: Lessons in Life, Music, and the Perfect Blue Hawaiian" which chronicles her life as a cocktail-lounge pianist. Musical selections include Goldsby's compositions, "Peaceful Harbor, " "Somewhere In Time," and a duet of Mancini's "Charade." Pianist, Composer and Author Robin Meloy Goldsby joins Marian to talk about her book, "Piano Girl: Lessons in Life, Music, and the Perfect Blue Hawaiian" which chronicles her life as a cocktail-lounge pianist. Musical selections include Goldsby's compositions, "Peaceful Harbor, " "Somewhere In Time," and a duet of Mancini's "Charade." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23908135 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:33:10 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23872454-scetv Bebop pianist Hod O'Brien joins McPartland to talk about 52nd street in the 1950's, being discovered on the "loft scene," and leaving the jazz world to study mathematics at Columbia. O'Brien performs an original tune written for the session, "Clarion for Marian" and joins host McPartland on "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me." Bebop pianist Hod O'Brien joins McPartland to talk about 52nd street in the 1950's, being discovered on the "loft scene," and leaving the jazz world to study mathematics at Columbia. O'Brien performs an original tune written for the session, "Clarion for Marian" and joins host McPartland on "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me." Bebop pianist Hod O'Brien joins McPartland to talk about 52nd street in the 1950's, being discovered on the "loft scene," and leaving the jazz world to study mathematics at Columbia. O'Brien performs an original tune written for the session, "Clarion for Marian" and joins host McPartland on "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-13,23872454 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:20:13 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23840703-Ed-Reed Singer Ed Reed talks about his history of drug addiction, playing with Art Pepper in the San Quinten jazz band, and making his recording debut at the age of 78. With Gary Fisher, Reed sings "Where Do You Start" and Ellington's "Day Dream." Singer Ed Reed talks about his history of drug addiction, playing with Art Pepper in the San Quinten jazz band, and making his recording debut at the age of 78. With Gary Fisher, Reed sings "Where Do You Start" and Ellington's "Day Dream." Singer Ed Reed talks about his history of drug addiction, playing with Art Pepper in the San Quinten jazz band, and making his recording debut at the age of 78. With Gary Fisher, Reed sings "Where Do You Start" and Ellington's "Day Dream." tag:odeo.com,2009-01-06,23840703 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:27:54 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23821429-John-Pizzarelli-Trio Guitarist John Pizzarelli talks about his famous father, Bucky, working with Frank Sinatra and the music that made him want to sing and play guitar. Performances from Pizzarelli and his trio include "How About You" and "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Marian and John duet on "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning." Guitarist John Pizzarelli talks about his famous father, Bucky, working with Frank Sinatra and the music that made him want to sing and play guitar. Performances from Pizzarelli and his trio include "How About You" and "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Marian and John duet on "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning." Guitarist John Pizzarelli talks about his famous father, Bucky, working with Frank Sinatra and the music that made him want to sing and play guitar. Performances from Pizzarelli and his trio include "How About You" and "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Marian and John duet on "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning." tag:odeo.com,2008-12-30,23821429 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:23:12 -0800 no Piano Jazz Shorts Podcast