January 2014
piano jazz WITH marian mcpartland Wednesday at 9 pm
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Marian McPartland with guest host Elvis Costello - Part One
The tables are turned as McPartland sits at the guest bench to discuss her life as a performer and as host of Piano Jazz. Elvis Costello takes the role of host as McPartland reminisces about moments from the program’s early days— such as her interviews with debut guest, Mary Lou Williams, and with Bill Evans, who gave McPartland a detailed lesson in the structure of his playing on air. Costello sings and McPartland plays Our Love Is Here to Stay and Dancing on the Ceiling.
Marian McPartland with guest host Elvis Costello - Part Two
1/15 The Hickory House Trio
In the 1950s, New York’s 52nd Street was a jazz mecca. The Hickory House was known for its sizzling steaks and a swinging jazz trio led by a young female pianist with a British accent and a God-given touch. Marian McPartland, bassist Bill Crow, and her drummer, the late Joe Morello, held court at the Hickory House for almost ten years. The trio reunited in 1990 for this special Piano Jazz, including performances of Skylark and I’m Beginning to See the Light.
1/22 The Late Guitarist Jim Hall (12/4/13–12/10/13) 1/29 Pianist/Composer Herbie Hancock
in the moment with jim bennett Thursday at 9 pm 1/2 1/9
Pianist Geoffrey Keezer with Vocalist Kenny Washington at the Sound Room, Oakland, April 22, 2013 Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project
Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project, recorded at the Chapel in San Francisco, on December 30th, 2013. With Michael McIntosh, Randy Odell, Ari Munkres, and Ralph Carney
1/16 The Harvey Wainapel Quintet at the Hillside Club, Berkeley, June 21, 2013 1/23 Darren Johnston's Trio at the Emerald Tablet, San Francisco, September 13, 2013 1/30 Diane Witherspoon
Vocalist Diane Witherspoon (pictured), returned to the bay area for a special performance at the Piedmont Piano Company, with the Billy Higgins Legacy Band, on September 28th, 2013. With Myron Cohen, Jesse Levit, Norman Landsberg and Carla Kaufman.
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