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Piano Jazz

American radio program
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Piano Jazz was an American radio program hosted by Marian McPartland, an English-born jazz pianist and radio personality. The program, which aired on National Public Radio, featured McPartland playing duets with a guest artist and discussing music.1

The show began in April 1979 and became the longest-running jazz program on NPR. McPartland, known for her extensive repertoire and adaptable improvisational style, welcomed a wide array of jazz musicians, from swing-era stars to avant-garde artists, as well as singers and instrumentalists from various genres. Her guests included Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, and Willie Nelson. The program concluded in 2010 after its 30th anniversary, with McPartland hosting her final episode at the age of 92.1

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