LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Jarrett on Marian McPartland's 'Piano Jazz' radio show

Jazz+ -- 01/10/2007, 17:16:01 -- #32280

http://www.npr.org/programs/pianojazz/previousguests/winter2007/jarrett.html For years Marian McPartland has been trying to line-up Keith Jarrett for a Piano Jazz session. Following his stellar performance at Carnegie Hall in 2005, Marian confronted the elusive performer and convinced him to put in an appearance on her show. It was recorded in Jarrett’s home studio. It’s her typical format – talk for a few minutes, play for a few minutes. Set List for Keith Jarrett on Piano Jazz: Improvisation (Jarrett) Blackberry Winter (McGlohon, Wilder) Free Piece (Jarrett, McPartland) Portrait of Keith Jarrett (McPartland) Country (Jarrett) Indian Summer (Herbert) WBFO Saturday Jan 13th at 8pm WICN Sunday Jan 14th at 4pm

JHMurray -- 01/11/2007, 12:28:37 -- #32280

Ahhh, Marian... God bless her sweet soul.

CynBad -- 01/11/2007, 13:58:38 -- #32280

Marian is a national treasure with that show. And she is truly amazing, still playing club dates across the country in her 80's.  She's very entertaining and funny, too.

sdm -- 01/11/2007, 16:01:57 -- #32280

I see the John Medeski is on emusic now so I presume Concord will put this one out there too.  Having the ones that are pressed would be a great collection!

sdm -- 01/11/2007, 16:23:36 -- #32280

Thought some might be interested in the list (from emusic in this case) of the interviews that have been published.  Oh, and of course the Bill Evans one which is published as a single cut.  Very cool! Marian McPartland / Elvis Costello   Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Featuring Clark Terry Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Featuring Dick Wellstood Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Featuring Stanley Cowell Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Shirley Horn Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Benny Carter Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Henry Mancini Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Jay McShann Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Guest John Medeski Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Les McCann Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Lionel Hampton Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Rosemary Clooney Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Roy Eldridge Piano Jazz With Guest Teddy Wilson

sdm -- 01/11/2007, 16:34:17 -- #32280

Missed a couple of others: Bruce Hornsby, Mary Lou Williams, Carmen Mcrae, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Oscar Peterson, Steely Dan, Dizzy Gillespie. The woman is amazing!

CynBad -- 01/11/2007, 16:47:23 -- #32280

She is a walking source of jazz history!

Jazz+ -- 01/11/2007, 17:40:45 -- #32280

Anybody hear the Keith Jarrett episode???

asteffen -- 01/12/2007, 03:58:35 -- #32280

somebody knows whether you can listen to them on the internet? I am from  Germany, so radio is not an option

sdm -- 01/12/2007, 11:50:20 -- #32280

I have never found them on the internet.  The ones I outlined are all available on CD and the first set is available for download from emusic (www.emusic.com - a great service!).

fcbuccino -- 01/12/2007, 11:55:05 -- #32280

An 7 minute interview with Marian McParland about her radio show recorded 2 years ago. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4506899 Also a link to NPR radio with schddules both in US and abroad. http://www.npr.org/programs/pianojazz/previousguests/winter2007/gomez.html

alhaynes -- 01/16/2007, 07:32:00 -- #32280

I missed this one and have got to hear it ! Did anyone happen to record it ?

AndyD -- 01/16/2007, 13:16:06 -- #32280

I missed it, but the following is from the Keith Jarrett forum: The program with Jarrett will be broadcast on KCSM radio this coming Wed. Jan. 17 at 9 PM Pacific Coast time. Listeners can tune in online at: http://www.kcsm.org/fm_listen.html Also someone has put it temporarily on the internet at http://www.tnsoptima.com/somuch/jarretradio1.mp3 I'm listening as I type... Andy

Jazz+ -- 01/17/2007, 21:17:44 -- #32280

Many of the Public Radio stations that broadcast Piano Jazz do transmit over the web too.

Jazz+ -- 01/17/2007, 21:18:13 -- #32280

Wow, Marian plays some tunes in the Jarrett style and it's beautiful.

Whacky -- 01/18/2007, 06:26:52 -- #32280

temporary it was - heh heh - oh well

fcbuccino -- 01/18/2007, 17:08:35 -- #32280

Here's a link to the broadcast with Jarret http://odeo.com/audio/4710433/view

Whacky -- 01/18/2007, 21:21:23 -- #32280

Cool!! Thanks!

CynBad -- 01/19/2007, 09:43:42 -- #32280

That was great!  Thanks for posting the link.

fcbuccino -- 01/19/2007, 16:41:50 -- #32280

Sure: There's many files you can access at this site.  If you register, which is free, you can do a search. This is another recording of Jarrett.  Its a review of his Carnegie Hall Concert.  The file is a bit long.  If you click on the progress bar and advance to about 10:30 which is the start of the review. http://odeo.com/audio/2128358/view

jace -- 02/03/2007, 12:34:12 -- #32280

I have a cd of his playing live, and he always makes these whining noises while he's playing. It's so annoying and loud that I can't concentrate on his playing.  Anyone else feel this way?

CynBad -- 02/03/2007, 13:22:11 -- #32280

LOL Yes, I feel the same way.  I wish we could get some kind of digital filter to remove the Keith Jarrett nasally whining, because I really do like to hear his playing.

Reharmonize_me -- 02/03/2007, 21:46:06 -- #32280

Had the same thought when listening to Glenn Gould on Bach's Goldberg variations.  Can't get rid of the vocals.  But after a while, I just started to appreciate the vocals for the 'human interest' value.

JHMurray -- 02/03/2007, 22:03:47 -- #32280

Listening to a lot of Keith, you will soon get used to his vocalisms and hardly notice it. That's when you really notice the beauty of his music. Watching him on video however is another story. I can't help wondering, doesn't this guy have any idea how ridiculous he looks? Sure enjoyed the McPartland interview, though. I didn't think he came off as arrogant like some people have said.

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