One of the best-known pianists in contemporary jazz, Marian McPartland built her career in America after the Second World War. In this collection of articles about her experiences as a white woman in the world of American jazz, she draws memorable portraits of the musicians she admires and with whom she has played: jazz greats such as Benny Goodman, Mary Lou Williams, Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, and Alec Wilder. Readership: jazz enthusiasts.
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About the Author: Marian McPartland is a musician, educator, radio host and writer. Her articles on jazz have appeared in Down Beat, Esquire, and many other major magazines, while her National Public Radio series "Piano Jazz" won the coveted Peabody Award in 1984. A busy working musician, she plays at concert halls and clubs throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. She also continues to visit schools and colleges around the country exposing young people to America's rich jazz heritage.
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