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In the spring of 2018, South Carolina Public Radio unveiled an exhibit of photos taken during recording session for Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz. This year marks the centennial of host Marian McPartland (March 20, 1918 - August 20, 2013) and in her honor we present a series of 40+ minicasts (mini-podcasts) that capture the essence of the program and correspond with the photos on display.

Clint Eastwood and Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland with Clint Eastwood, Manhattan Beach Studios, New York City, 2003
RJ Capak
Marian McPartland with Clint Eastwood, Manhattan Beach Studios, New York City, 2003

Clint Eastwood is widely recognized for his work in the movie industry, but not many people are aware of his passion for jazz. Eastwood has combined his love of the two art forms by purposely including classic jazz compositions in several of his films, particularly in his 1988 motion picture Bird, which features original Charlie Parker recordings. Although he calls himself an aficionado of piano players rather than a pianist himself, Eastwood flies through a blues improvisation with McPartland in this 2004 Piano Jazz session.

Full episode: https://www.npr.org/2014/05/16/313114820/clint-eastwood-on-piano-jazz