Marian McPartland's Jazz World: All in Good Time (Music in American Life) - Softcover

McPartland, Marian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0252072987 ISBN 13: 9780252072987

Publisher: University of Illinois Press, 2005

Synopsis

In this collection of musical portraits, jazz pianist and radio host Marian McPartland pays tribute to such beloved and legendary figures as Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Joe Morello, Paul Desmond, Alec Wilder, Mary Lou Williams, and others. McPartland's reminiscences and anecdotes about these jazz greats are informed by her encyclopedic knowledge of their music, making this richly detailed collection an important addition to the literature of jazz. In a preface to this new edition - originally published as All in Good Time - McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running National Public Radio show Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz and memories of her late husband, famed Chicago trumpeter Jimmy McPartland. Marian McPartland, a renowned musician, has hosted Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on National Public Radio since April, 1979. She has many recordings to her credit and continues to perform in the United States.

About this title

About the Author:

Marian McPartland, a renowned musician, has hosted "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz" on National Public Radio since April, 1979. She has many recordings to her credit and continues to perform in the United States. James T. Maher, a noted jazz, musical theater, and popular music historian, is the author of several books and many articles.

From AudioFile:

This is an audio treasure, whether you're a current fan of this beloved jazz pianist and her long-running public radio program or you're new to her work. It's clear that it's been a joyful life as McPartland reads essays and remembrances over the decades--her joie de vivre and true immersion in jazz and its great artists come through loud and clear. Her soft London-influenced voice has made a friendly truce with an American accent--the overall effect is like being invited to tea or bourbon with a savvy, kind, and talented lady of the arts. The bonus CD with excerpts of McPartland's interviews with such jazz greats as Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson is the topper. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0252072987
• ISBN 13: 9780252072987
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208