Piano Jazz
Vijay Iyer with Guest Host Arturo O'Farrill
The multifaceted Vijay Iyer's resume includes pianist, composer, bandleader, writer and PhD. candidate in Physics. Iyer duets with guest host Arturo O'Farrill. Airs Wednesday, September 8th, at 6 pm!
Allen Toussaint with Guest Host Elvis Costello
Five years ago Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, but the city's musical heritage is indestructible. Piano Jazz pays tribute to the Crescent City on this session with one of her favorite sons -legendary pianist, singer, composer and producer Allen Toussaint. Tune in on Wednesday, Spetember 1st at 6pm!
Marian Selects: Clark Terry
Tune in to Piano Jazz on August 25th at 6pm as legendary trumpeter and educator Clark Terry joins Marian McPartland for Ellington's "Come Sunday" and Terry's most famous tune, "Mumbles."
Marian Selects: Remembering Joyce Collins
Collins passed away earlier this year, and Piano Jazz remembers her with this 2002 session. She performs her tune "Marjolane," and duets with Marian McPartland on "All Blues and "On Green Dolphin Street." Tune in on Wednesday, August 18th at 6pm!
Marian Selects: Remembering Hank Jones
Jones passed away earlier this year, and on this 2009 session of Piano Jazz, Marian McPartland asked another of her favorite pianists, Bill Charlap, to take a turn on the host's bench to catch up with Jones. Tune in on Wednesday, August 11th at 6pm as the two sparkle on such duets as "Oh Look at Me Now" and Billy Strayhorn's "Lotus Blossom."
Pat Metheny
On this Piano Jazz, the Pat Metheny Trio, which includes guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanchez, performs exclusive versions of "Go Get It" and "Bright Size Life." Tune in on Wednesday, August 4th at 6pm!
Marian Selects: Remembering John Bunch
Tune in to Piano Jazz on Wednesday, July 28th at 6pm to hear pianist John Bunch perform "Something to Live For," and duet with host Marian McPartland on "What is This Thing Called Love?"
Romain Collin with Guest Host John Weber
Guest host Jon Weber welcomes Romain Collin to Piano Jazz for a set including many original tunes by this exciting young pianist/composer. Tune in on Wednesday, July 21st at 6pm !
Ted Nash with Guest Host Christian McBride
Join us on Wednesday, July 14th at 6pm as Ted Nash brings along some of his latest tunes inspired by modern artists to this Piano Jazz session.
Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Special With Guest Host Murray Horwitz
Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of one of the most successful and longest running music programs in media history, the Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland and guest host NPR veteran Murray Horwitz as they survey three decades of great radio moments. Tune in on Wednesday, July 7 at 6pm !!
