Nick celebrates the hundredth birthday of jazz broadcasting legend Marian McPartland’s, whose show Piano Jazz on NPR provided insights into the work of hundreds of top jazz names. Also featured is the 60th anniversary of Cannonball Adderley’s landmark album Somethin’ Else, Roger Manins' new album, and a track from Vaughn Roberts' 2006 Tui-winning big band.
Check out some of Marian McPartland's best episodes of Piano Jazz below, featuring interviews with:
Ray Charles
Milt Jackson
Diana Krall
Lee Konitz
Dave Brubeck
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Cannonball Adderley |
Somethin' Else |
Davis |
Somethin' Else |
Blue Note |
08:15 |
2 |
Roger Manins & GRG67 |
Crab Empathy |
Manins |
The Thing |
Rattle |
07:10 |
3 |
Vaughan Roberts Big Band |
Crescent City Titty |
Roberts |
Grrreat Stuff! |
Rata Records |
06:11 |
4 |
Seamus Blake |
The Jupiter Line |
Blake |
Live in Italy |
Jazz Eyes |
11:58 |
5 |
Marian McPartland |
The Duke |
Brubeck |
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall |
Concord Jazz |
04:26 |
6 |
Marian McPartland |
Summertime |
Gershwin |
85 Candles - Live In New York |
Concord Jazz |
04:35 |
7 |
Jaco Pastorius |
The Chicken |
Ellis |
The Birthday Concert |
Warner bros |
08:01 |