name

Marian McPartland, Piano

dates

b. March 20, 1918

birth place

Slough, England

description

Elegantly swinging artist part of whose enduring legacy is her award winning popular radio series Piano Jazz, which has invaluably introduced millions to jazz piano artistry.

hot disc

Plays the Music of Alec Wilder

more info

http://sandbox.npr.org/programs/jazzprofiles/archive/mcpartland.html