The Arts

Marian McPartland, host of "Piano Jazz," in 2000.

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.

Rosemary Clooney and Marian McPartland

South Carolina Public Radio | By Laura Hunsberger

Published June 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM EDT

Marian McPartland with Rosemary Clooney, 1991

The legendary Rosemary Clooney (1928 – 2002) sang with a simplicity and honesty that became her trademark. As one of the great interpreters of popular song, she demonstrated her understanding of lyrics through her sure and steady vocal delivery. Clooney first rose to fame in the 1950’s with the overnight success of “Come on-a My House.” In this 1992 Piano Jazz session, McPartland and Clooney talk about her legacy as a jazz artist and the second phase of her career. “I just think you're better than ever,” McPartland remarks.

Full episode: https://www.npr.org/2010/05/28/127238498/rosemary-clooney-on-piano-jazz

On NPR: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97743054