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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.

Christian McBride and Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland and Christian McBride, Manhattan Beach Studios, New York City, 2001
RJ Capak
Marian McPartland and Christian McBride, Manhattan Beach Studios, New York City, 2001

Christian McBride is considered one of the premier bassists of his generation. The Grammy-winning artist is a celebrated composer, also known for adding a modern touch to traditional jazz standards. A frequent sideman on Piano Jazz, he first played on the show in 1992 and was a guest himself in this 2001 session. McBride has dedicated his time to education in addition to performing as a bandleader and sideman on hundreds of studio recordings. In 2014, he became the host of NPR’s Jazz Night in America, continuing the legacy of bringing exceptional music programming to public radio audiences.\

Full episode: https://www.npr.org/2009/12/04/121086784/christian-mcbride-on-piano-jazz

Artist site: https://www.christianmcbride.com/