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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Acclaimed jazz artists share music and memories
Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

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Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

On this episode, The Pat Metheny Trio, which includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanchez, performs an exclusive version of "Go Get It" and "Bright Size Life."

Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

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Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz
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Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz

Hear Grammy-winning pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilo demonstrate his whirlwind approach to music, technical brilliance and post-bop Latin rhythms.

Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz

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Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

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Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1993, she shares her tremendous vocal range on "How High the Moon" and "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning."

Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

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Gene Harris On Piano Jazz
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Gene Harris On Piano Jazz

On this 1988 Piano Jazz episode, Harris opens with a slow and easy "Black and Blue," then McPartland joins him on "Bag's Groove."

Gene Harris On Piano Jazz

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Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

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Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

Vibraphonist Stefon Harris is one of the most innovative and impressive artists in jazz, blazing new trails on vibraphone and marimba.

Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

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Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

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Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

As one of the leading pianists of the swing era, Stacy was best known for his work with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and had a prolific career before stepping back from the music world in the 1950's.

Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

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Rachel Z On Piano Jazz
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Rachel Z On Piano Jazz

On this 1999 episode of Piano Jazz, Rachel Z performs her original "Gently Sleeps the Pear Tree" and she and McPartland switch gears with "All the Things You Are."

Rachel Z On Piano Jazz

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Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz
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Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

The iconic vocalist makes an appearance on 'Piano Jazz' and shares his inspirations.

Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

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Renee Rosnes On Piano Jazz

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Renee Rosnes On Piano Jazz

On this 1990 episode of Piano Jazz, Renee Rosnes plays Monk's "Four in One" then improvises with McPartland on her own tune, "Fleur De Lis."

Renee Rosnes On Piano Jazz

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Don Byron On Piano Jazz
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Don Byron On Piano Jazz

The decorated musician demonstrates his musical flexibility with McPartland on this episode of Piano Jazz.

Don Byron On Piano Jazz

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Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz
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Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz

In this episode of Piano Jazz, we celebrate the longstanding career of Barbara Carroll.

Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz

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Marcia Ball On Piano Jazz
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Marcia Ball On Piano Jazz

Marcia Ball bends our understanding of blues with her melding of deep southern melodies and rhythms.

Marcia Ball On Piano Jazz

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Geri Allen On Piano Jazz
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Geri Allen On Piano Jazz

An unequivocal jazz figure, we remember and celebrate Geri Allen's genre-bending influence on contemporary jazz.

Geri Allen On Piano Jazz

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Ben Sidran On Piano Jazz

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Ben Sidran On Piano Jazz

On this episode from 1989, the composer, pianist and song stylist joins McPartland for a duet and some of his own songs.

Ben Sidran On Piano Jazz

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Barbara Cook On Piano Jazz

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Barbara Cook On Piano Jazz

This week's Piano Jazz from 1998 remembers lyric soprano Barbara Cook, a Broadway star, staple of the New York cabaret scene and favorite of audiences around the world.

Barbara Cook On Piano Jazz

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