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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

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Mose Allison On Piano Jazz

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Mose Allison On Piano Jazz

The influential vocalist and pianist joins Marian McPartland for a set of originals and a few favorite tunes by Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and more.

Mose Allison On Piano Jazz

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Judy Roberts On Piano Jazz

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Judy Roberts On Piano Jazz

One of Chicago's best-loved musicians joined Marian McPartland in front of a live audience at WAMC in 2003.

Judy Roberts On Piano Jazz

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Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

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Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

The now-essential organist was only 20 years old when he joined Marian McPartland in 1991.

Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

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Ahmad Jamal On Piano Jazz

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Ahmad Jamal On Piano Jazz

One of the most popular stylists in contemporary jazz, the pianist joined Marian McPartland for a 1985 session.

Ahmad Jamal On Piano Jazz

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Doug Wamble On Piano Jazz

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Doug Wamble On Piano Jazz

The guitarist and vocalist joins Marian McPartland to perform standards from "St. Louis Blues" to "Naima."

Doug Wamble On Piano Jazz

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Trudy Pitts On Piano Jazz

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Trudy Pitts On Piano Jazz

The organist performs Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" with Marian McPartland in this 1992 session.

Trudy Pitts On Piano Jazz

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Keith Ingham On Piano Jazz

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Keith Ingham On Piano Jazz

The British-born pianist joined host Marian McPartland in the fall of 1997.

Keith Ingham On Piano Jazz

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Barry Harris On Piano Jazz

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Barry Harris On Piano Jazz

The seminal jazz pianist and educator joined host Marian McPartland in the fall of 2002.

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Kendra Shank On Piano Jazz

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Kendra Shank On Piano Jazz

The singer and guitarist joined host Marian McPartland in the spring of 2003.

Kendra Shank On Piano Jazz

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Lalo Schifrin On Piano Jazz

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Lalo Schifrin On Piano Jazz

The composer behind the Mission: Impossible theme joined host Marian McPartland in 1997.

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