Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Marian McPartland, R. I. P.

Marian McPartland, 'Piano Jazz' Host, who gave the world an intimate, insider's perspective on one of the most elusive topics in music — jazz improvisation — died of natural causes Tuesday night at her home in Long Island, N.Y. She was 95.

3 comments:

Todd Mason said...

Damn. Thanks for letting us know. She could be prickly, but what a gift her radio series was, along with her music.

George said...

Loved her PIANO JAZZ programs. And I liked her prickly disposition! Nothing bland about Marian McPartland!

Todd Mason said...

Well, it was less unpleasant when it was turned against others than one's self, George. I think I will remember our one meeting for some time yet.