Piano Jazz Shorts
Summary: A preview of upcoming conversations and improvisations with Marian McPartland and the brightest stars from the world of jazz.
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Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of James Herbert “Eubie” Blake. He was the last known living ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of Piano Jazz. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing classics like "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Blake and McPartland get together for duets on "St. Louis Blues" and "The Star Spangled Banner."
Pianist, singer, and composer Dr. John (Mac Rebennack, Jr.) blends R&B, pop, rock, jazz, Zydeco, and an unmistakable voice in his unique take on New Orleans’ musical flavor. On this session from 1989, Dr. John performs “Struttin’ With Some Barbeque” and his hit tune, “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of James Herbert “Eubie” Blake. He was the last known living ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of Piano Jazz. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing classics like "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Blake and McPartland get together for duets on "St. Louis Blues" and "The Star Spangled Banner."
Pianist, singer, and composer Dr. John (Mac Rebennack, Jr.) blends R&B, pop, rock, jazz, Zydeco, and an unmistakable voice in his unique take on New Orleans’ musical flavor. On this session from 1989, Dr. John performs “Struttin’ With Some Barbeque” and his hit tune, “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of James Herbert “Eubie” Blake. He was the last known living ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of Piano Jazz. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing classics like "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Blake and McPartland get together for duets on "St. Louis Blues" and "The Star Spangled Banner."
Pianist, singer, and composer Dr. John (Mac Rebennack, Jr.) blends R&B, pop, rock, jazz, Zydeco, and an unmistakable voice in his unique take on New Orleans’ musical flavor. On this session from 1989, Dr. John performs “Struttin’ With Some Barbeque” and his hit tune, “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of James Herbert “Eubie” Blake. He was the last known living ragtime pianist when he appeared on the second season of Piano Jazz. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days and writing classics like "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Blake and McPartland get together for duets on "St. Louis Blues" and "The Star Spangled Banner."
Pianist, singer, and composer Dr. John (Mac Rebennack, Jr.) blends R&B, pop, rock, jazz, Zydeco, and an unmistakable voice in his unique take on New Orleans’ musical flavor. On this session from 1989, Dr. John performs “Struttin’ With Some Barbeque” and his hit tune, “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his long time friend, jazz guitarist Jackie King, join McPartland for this Piano Jazz program from 2002. The "red headed stranger" brings his country, blues, and gospel influences to bear on standards like "The Nearness of You" and Nelson's 1961 mega-hit for Patsy Cline, "Crazy."