here's a blast from my past- piano jazz w marian mcpartland.

[mopinko]

a friend just posted this link, and man, did it bring back memories.
for the 20+ years that i was a full time mom, it was npr all day. the only music i heard was what my local station, wbez, played. they used to play a whoooole lot of jazz. after 7 every night, on the weekends. live from the jazz fest. later it got to be more roots. havent listened in quite a while.
adored this woman and her show.

Mary Lou Williams was the guest on the the very first Piano Jazz session ever, recorded in 1978 with Williams and bassist Ronnie Boykins. Host Marian McPartland is initially nervous interviewing her longtime friend and idol, and the cagey Williams still stands as a tough nut to crack. But once the giddiness subsides, McPartland exhibits signs of the masterful interviewer she would become, weaving in-depth discussion of the pianist's craft with a respectful sketch of Williams' personal history.

Williams died in 1981, but her spirit lives on with Piano Jazz. She and McPartland were both great fans of Duke Ellington — his tunes are still favorites on the program — so it's no surprise that Williams performs her take on "Caravan." A prolific composer, she also performs her own tunes, and at McPartland's request, she improvises an intense composition without batting an eye. Williams even warms up enough to sing a chorus of "Rosa Mae." Even more than 30 years later, it's a marvel to hear a seasoned musician like McPartland improvise the successful formula for Piano Jazz during the the program's first session.

https://www.npr.org/2010/05/06/126537497/mary-lou-williams-on-piano-jazz?fbclid=IwAR087luL3aGgZh7YUsVwUpZvdTNZZcQffvgvDn7e2D_3iFB-AfpZStB08DQ

[dhol82]

1. Used to go see her play at The Cookery here in NYC

Great evening.

[Easterncedar]

2. Thanks! I loved Marian's show

I was so sad when it ended. Her interviews were so interesting and good humored. Her voice was so warm.

[ultralite001]

3. Brilliant... As you said, it did bring back memories...

Sharing this with my two grandsons... As blooming jazz performers, they love finding a "new' artist...
Passing along the music of jazz greats who grew the movement has been great fun...

The younger of the two just landed in Boston and will be attending Berklee this fall... Experiencing
the difference between West Coast (which his brother performs) and East Coast jazz will be mindblowing...

I am looking forward to the fusion... Hearing them play is going to be great...

Sometimes they let me sing along, & the years magically disappear...

Thx ever so...

[mopinko]

4. oh man. i am dark green.

all my kids played in school, but none kept it up.
my primo took up the violin after playing vibes in the jazz band. he knew piano, and picked the vibes right up. he was taking beginning violin when he dropped out. he kept at it, then 1 day he was playing some bach and realized he didnt have perfect pitch. set it down and never looked back.
strained relationships w them all. but hope to make music w them some day.

[ultralite001]

5. Fingers crossed...

Music changes things...

We don't make mix tapes for each other any more; we share Spotify playlists.
They often surprise me with their music finds...

Music has often eased us through the rough spots...

Please take care...

That is all...

[mopinko]

6. yeah, play lists is the most fun i've ever had w my clothes on.

kickin around songs w the rest of the band. so fun.

[ultralite001]

7. You slay me...

That is all...

[mopinko]

8. ty. i'm here all week.

tip jar is on the piano.