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

Shirley Horn and Marian McPartland

South Carolina Public Radio | By Laura Hunsberger
Published May 25, 2018 at 4:30 PM EDT
Marian McPartland and Shirley Horn, New York City, 1995
JR Capak
Marian McPartland and Shirley Horn, New York City, 1995

Pianist and vocalist Shirley Horn (1934 – 2005) possessed a unique vocal style and touch, most evident in her soulful ballads. Among her acclaimed albums is her 1993 tribute to Ray Charles, “Light Out of Darkness.” McPartland named the album as a favorite in this session from 1995, where the Grammy-winning artist delights with her incredible vocal range and faculty on the keys. A performer throughout her life, Horn was a guest three times on Piano Jazz, starting with an early appearance on the show in 1985, when a second phase of her career was just beginning.

Full episode: https://www.npr.org/event/music/403529273/shirley-horn-on-piano-jazz
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