Marian McPartland
1918–2013 (age 95)
Jazz pianist and radio host
Biography
Marian McPartland, whose career began in 1918 and spanned decades, enchanted audiences with a luminous jazz piano style and a deep respect for the stories behind every tune.
As the beloved host of Piano Jazz, she welcomed musicians into her studio home for intimate conversations, and the generosity of her musical curiosity lives on in the echoes of Arlington Cemetery and beyond.