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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.

Peter Cincotti and Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland and Peter Cincotti, Washington, D.C., 2004
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Marian McPartland and Peter Cincotti, Washington, D.C., 2004

Peter Cincotti is a pianist, composer, and vocalist who broke onto the music scene at a notably young age. He started learning the piano when he was just a toddler and at seven was invited to play with Harry Connick Jr, after impressing the singer through an impromptu performance during a live concert. At age 18 Cincotti released his eponymous debut album, which reached Number 1 on the Billboard jazz charts, making him the youngest artist ever to do so. Just a few years later, Cincotti was the featured guest on this 2004 Piano Jazz, recorded live at the Kennedy Center in celebration of the show’s 25th Anniversary.

Artist site: www.petercincotti.com

Cached episode: https://www.npr.org/programs/pianojazz/previousguests/spring2003/cincotti.html