Clint Eastwood - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2004)

Clint Eastwood is best known for his work in Hollywood, but he's also a composer and jazz aficionado. Combining his love of both art forms, he's included classic jazz recordings in his films — including Play Misty for Me, which features the famous Errol Garner ballad. On this episode of Piano Jazz, Eastwood discusses his love of Garner's music and reminisces about seeing Charlie Parker perform live. Host Marian McPartland gives treatments of Eastwood's compositions "Claudia's Theme" and "Doe Eyes."

Marian McPartland - piano

Clint Eastwood - some simple notes except on the last tune of the show

Gary (Mesrapi?) - bass

17 tr.

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Bill Evans - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1979)

This is one of the finest of all the Marian McPartland Piano Jazz radio shows. Bill Evans (less than two years before his death) not only plays in prime form and talks a little about his career but explains to McPartland in detail his approach to playing piano. One gets to know not only Bill Evans the musician but the man, too. Musically Evans performs a brief "Waltz for Debbie," "All of You," and "Reflections in D"; McPartland plays "While We're Young"; and they duet on five numbers, including "In Your Own Sweet Way," "Days of Wine and Roses," and "I Love You." This is a special show well worth hearing several times.

19 tr.

Recorded November 6, 1978

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Pete Jolly - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1986)

A vital force on the West Coast jazz scene, Pete Jolly (born Peter Ceragioli) was a pianist and accordionist known for his movie soundtracks and television themes, including Get Smart, Dallas and M*A*S*H. On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1986, Jolly showcases his swinging piano style with a solo in "You, The Night And The Music"; then, host Marian McPartland joins in for a performance of "Barbados." McPartland solos in "Close Enough For Love," and the two performers create a rousing finale as they play a two-person version of "Oleo."Originally broadcast in the spring of 1986. Pete Jolly passed away in 2004.

Pete Jolly - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Michel Petrucciani - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1987)

Born with the genetic disease osteogenesis imperfecta, he only stood at three feet. But with an extraordinary talent, Michel Petrucciani has benn one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Petrucciani was raised in a highly musical Italo-French family and developed a love for piano at age 3 upon seeing Duke Ellington perform on television. Less than a year later, at age 4, Petrucciani began his studies in piano. Overcoming the obstacles of his genetic disease included building aids to reach the piano pedals, and he played his first professional concert at age 13. By age 18, he'd moved to the U.S., where he began performing with Charles Lloyd. Gigs with Wayne Shorter, Jim Hall and Dizzy Gillespie would follow. Petrucciani joined host Marian McPartland for this program in 1986, shortly after becoming the first French musician to sign with the prestigious Blue Note label. Originally broadcast Jan. 22, 1987.

15 tr.

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Renee Rosnes & Bill Charlap - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2008)

It's a rare thing to have three pianists at three pianos in one studio. But given the marriage of keyboard masters Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, host Marian McPartland thought it was a perfect opportunity to expand the Piano Jazz format with two of today's most gifted players as her guests.Charlap is one of the finest interpreters of  the american songbook and Rosnes is a modern jazz wizard. They join McPartland in this 2008 session and here after for the music only without the usual conversations between performances.

Renee Rosnes - piano (1,2,5,6,7,8)

Bill Charlap - piano (1,2,3,5,6,8)

Marian McPartland - piano (2,4,8) 

Music only

8 tr.

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Jessica Williams - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1992)

Pianist and composer Jessica Williams has gained critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations for her writing and remarkable skill at the keyboard. Dave Brubeck called her "one of the greatest jazz pianists I have ever heard." On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1992, Williams solos on "Why Do I Love You" and joins host McPartland for "Straight, No Chaser" — one of two Thelonious Monk tunes during the session. Originally broadcast in the spring of 1992.

Jessica Williams - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Keith Jarrett - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2006)

Host Marian McPartland tried for years to line-up elusive pianist Keith Jarrett for a Piano Jazz session. Following his stellar performance at Carnegie Hall in 2005, McPartland confronted the elusive performer and convinced him to put in an appearance on her show. The Allentown, Pa., native graciously invited McPartland and a small crew to his home studio, a converted barn next to his 18th-century farmhouse. The intimate setting and the chemistry between the two made for an exhilarating session. Originally recorded Sept. 8, 2006.

Keith Jarrett - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

13 tr.

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Joanne Brackeen - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2005)

Joanne Brackeen has been called the "Picasso of jazz piano," a nickname that encompasses her adventurous style and visionary approach. A free spirit since childhood, Brackeen was lured to her parents' grand piano at an early age, though actual piano lessons were short-lived. Her frustrations with formal music education meant that Brackeen had to teach herself, which she did by transcribing and memorizing Charlie Parker and Bud Powell tunes. That work laid the foundation for the amazing chops on display in this Piano Jazz session. Brackeen's admiration for the host is evident throughout the show. It's certainly reflected in her performances of the McPartland original, Ambience. Originally recorded Aug. 15, 2005.

Joanne Brackeen - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Dr. Billy Taylor - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2007)

Billy Taylor made jazz education a central part of his life. Early on, he began publishing instructional books on jazz, and earned a Ph.D in music education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. In his lifetime, Taylor received 23 honorary doctorates for his work as a jazz educator and ambassador. On this episode of Piano Jazz, recorded in front of an audience at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Taylor performs a set of mostly original tunes, including "In Loving Memory" and "If You Really Are Concerned." Host Marian McPartland performs her "Portrait of Billy Taylor," and joins him for duets on the standards Lullaby in Rhythm and These Foolish Things. Originally recorded March 4, 2007.

Billy Taylor - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

19 tr.

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Stefano Bollani - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2007)

On this episode of Piano Jazz Originally recorded Feb. 6, 2006, italian born pianist Stefano Bollani stops by for a session with host Marian McPartland. Born in Milan on December 5, 1972, Stefano Bollani got strict classical training and while he was studying Prokofiev, Ravel and Milhaud, he became interested in improvisation and the music of American bebop masters such as Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson and Bud Powell. In 2007, both Downbeat and All About Jazz ranked Bollani among the best young pianists in the world.

Stefano Bollani - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

23 tr.

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Herbie Hancock - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1987)

On this episode of Piano Jazz, composer and keyboardist Herbie Hancock stops by in a program recorded in 1987. The ever-inventive Hancock sticks with the acoustic piano for this set of solos and duets with host Marian McPartland. Born in Chicago in 1940, Hancock was a child prodigy on the piano. By age 11, he had performed a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He began playing jazz in high school, initially influenced by Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans. In addition to his fascination with music, he also developed an interest in electronics, which led him to study both music and electrical engineering at Grinnell College. Originally recorded Jan. 3, 1987.

Herbie Hancock - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Dick Hyman - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2009)

For this Piano Jazz broadcast in 2009, host Marian McPartland welcomes back pianist Dick Hyman, who appeared on several programs throughout the years including the first season in 1979. "Dick has such great chops," says McPartland. "He can really race up and down the keyboard — he gave me a run for my money! It was great fun having him on the show". Versatility has been one of Hyman's calling cards. Originally recorded Dec. 2, 2008.

Dick Hyman - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

23 tr.

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John Lewis - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1979)

Pianist John Lewis was a founding member of the Modern Jazz Quartet, whose original members also included vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. Lewis was musical director of the MJQ, and many of his compositions have become well-burnished standards. Lewis was heavily influenced by 18th century classical music, and had a very light touch at the keyboard. Many of his compositions were written for performance by the MJQ with various ensembles, and are considered part of the Third Stream movement. John Lewis passed away in 2001.

John Lewis - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Makoto Ozone - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2002)

In this episode of Piano Jazz from 2002, Ozone shows his mastery of the keyboard as he solos in his original Lullaby for Rabbit. Host Marian McPartland performs a Portrait of Makoto Ozone, and together they enjoy musical jokes in Sonny Rollins' Sonnymoon for Two. 

A world-class jazz composer and pianist, Makoto Ozone began playing organ at age 2 and picked up piano at 12 after falling in love with the music of Oscar Peterson. 

Makoto OZone - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

19 tr.

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Oscar Peterson - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1998)

Oscar Peterson was one of the giants of jazz piano. Fast fingers and a hardwired sense of swing defined Peterson and made him a favorite musical partner for everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Herbie Hancock. Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) would have been 89 this year (2014). On this program from 1998, Peterson demonstrates his amazing technique on his "Love Ballad" before joining host Marian McPartland on Duke Ellington's "In A Mellow Tone."Originally recorded Nov. 9, 1997, broadcast April 4, 1998.

Oscar Peterson - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

19 tr.

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Benny Green - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2003)

Hard bop pianist Benny Green was mentored by Walter Bishop Jr. and has appeared on more than 100 recordings, with artists such as Betty Carter, Milt Jackson and Diana Krall. In 1993, Oscar Peterson chose Green to receive the Glenn Gould International Protégé Prize in Music. Green joined host Marian McPartland for an episode of Piano Jazz in 2003, demonstrating his swinging style and musical sensitivity on tunes such as What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? and You Make Me Feel So Young.

Benny Green - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Happy Holidays 2014 From Chick And Gayle Corea

With a beautiful rendition of my favorite Christmas song.

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Hiromi Uehara - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2007)

Taken from the National Public Radio program, Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz features the jazz pianist McPartland in conversation and performing with pianist Hiromi Uehara. Together they discuss Hiromi's career as well as her views on jazz and playing piano. "It was very exciting having her on," McPartland says. "I don't know where she got her technique. I think it's natural. And I think she is going to go very far." Hiromi was born in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1979, and took her first piano lessons at age 6. 

Hiromi - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

23 tr.

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Hiromi’s Sonicbloom – Berklee Performance Center Boston (2009)

First Night has partnered with Berklee College of Music and WGBH 89.7 FM to present a very special show with Berklee alumni Hiromi’s Sonicbloom, to be broadcast live in Boston on 89.7 and on stations across the country as part of NPR’s annual New Year’s Eve broadcast “Toast of the Nation.”  An evening of talented Berklee alumni and students is headlined by jazz phenomenon Hiromi, a composer/pianist known for her virtuosic technique and energetic live performances that blend jazz, classical and progressive rock. 

Hiromi - piano

Tony Grey - bass

Martin Valihora - drums

David Fiuczynski - guitar

6 tr.

Unreleased performance
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Marian Petrescu - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2009)

Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu makes his Piano Jazz debut with guest host Renee Rosnes. The fleet-fingered Petrescu, with obvious influences from Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, has been performing in Europe since he was a teenager.

Marian Petrescu - piano

(for Marian McPartland) Renee Rosnes- piano

15 tr.

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Adam Makowicz & Jan Garbarek - Stockholm '67

Unknown venue

Stockholm, Sweden

Aug 2, 1967

Jan Garbarek  - tenor, soprano sax

Adam Makowicz  - piano

Carmell Jones  - trumpet

Per Løberg  - bass

Jon Christensen  - drums

3 tr.

20:27 min.

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Kenny Barron - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2003)

Kenny Barron is one of the most highly regarded players of his generation. Playing professionally since he was 15, Barron has worked with some of the jazz world's best, including Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Henderson and Roy Haynes. On this episode of Piano Jazz, he performs his original tune "Clouds" and pairs with host Marian McPartland for "How Deep Is The Ocean?" Originally recorded on June 16, 2003.

Kenny Barron - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Gwilym Simcock Trio - At Musikfest Bremen (2010)

29 year old (now 33), Gwilym Simcock is one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the British scene.  Able to move effortlessly between jazz and classical music, he can, at times, inhabit both worlds and has been described as stylistically reminiscent of Keith Jarrett, complete with ‘harmonic sophistication and subtle dovetailing of musical traditions’ as well as being a pianist of ‘exceptional’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘dazzling’ ability.  His music has been widely acclaimed as ‘engaging, exciting, often unexpected, melodically enthralling, complex and wonderfully optimistic’. 

Gwilym Simcock (piano)

Yuri Goloubev (bass)

James Maddren (drums

9 tr.

Unreleased performance

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Rachel Z - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (1999)

Pianist Rachel Z (Nicolazzo) trained at the New England Conservatory before beginning her professional career as a performer with the likes of Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell and the fusion band Steps Ahead. She also worked with saxophonist Wayne Shorter on his Grammy-winning comeback album, High Life. On this episode of Piano Jazz, Rachel Z performs original pieces, including "Gently Sleeps the Pear Tree" and "Artemisia," and duets with host Marian McPartland in "Autumn Leaves." Originally recorded April 30, 1999.

Rachel Z - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

18 tr.
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Monica Zetterlund - With Bill Evans & Steve Kuhn Trios (2005)

With Bill Evans Trio

Konsthallen, Lund, Sweden

February 22nd, 1975

Bill Evans (p)

Eddie Gomez (b)

Eliot Zigmund (d)

7 tr.

25:35

With Steve Kuhn Trio

Swedish Radio Studio

Stockholm, Sweden

Summer 1967

Steve Kuhn (p)

Palle Danielsson (b)

Rune Karlsson (d)

8 tr.

21:10

Swedish FM broadcast (2005)
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Steve Kuhn - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2008)

Steve Kuhn's resume is a virtual who's-who of the jazz world. As a teenager, he sat in with Coleman Hawkins and Chet Baker; after college, he studied with Gunther Schuller and Bill Evans, and he played in John Coltrane's original quartet. Kuhn began studying piano at age 5, and as a teen he sat in with host Marian McPartland's Hickory House Trio in New York. "It was fun having somebody young like you, who could come and play and amaze people," McPartland says. Originally recorded Jan. 19, 2007. Originally broadcast Feb. 19, 2008.

Steve Kuhn - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

17 tr.

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Kenny Werner - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2007)

Pianist, composer and author Kenny Werner is known for his 1996 book Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, which has become a university textbook for improvising musicians and other artists. His album of original compositions, No Beginning No End — a meditation on loss, death and renewal after the death of his daughter in a car accident — was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship in 2010. On this episode of Piano Jazz, originally broadcast in 2007, Werner joins host Marian McPartland for a set of tunes by Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, Steve Swallow and more. Recorded on Feb. 8, 2007.

Kenny Werner - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

16 tr.

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Bobo Stenson Trio - Kulturhuset, Hörsalen, Stockholm Sweden (2008)

Swedish Jazz Celebration

Kulturhuset, Hörsalen

Stockholm, Sweden

April 5, 2008

Bobo Stenson (piano)

Anders Jormin (bass)

Jon Fält (drums)

5 tr.

46:05

FM broadcast
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Chick Corea - On Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2002)

On this Piano Jazz session, Corea digs back to the roots of jazz piano, with an all-acoustic set featuring the music of Thelonious Monk, Fats Waller and Jerome Kern, as well as a few of his originals. His father, a Dixieland trumpet player, introduced Corea to jazz at an early age. By the time he was 4, Corea had begun studying the piano and played regular jazz gigs in high school. Originally recorded Dec. 10, 2001, broadcast April 2, 2002.

Chick Corea - piano

Marian McPartland - piano

15 tr.

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Ellis Marsalis & Marcus Roberts - Duo Piano Rehearsal (1991)

Two perspectives on contemporary jazz piano came into sharp focus at WHYY Studios in Philadelphia on this mid-February day of 1991. Seated at opposite ends of a pair of large Steinways, Marcus Roberts and Ellis Marsalis performed a program of solo and duo piano improvisations whose source material was the rich library of American jazz and pop songs, and whose style ranged from stride piano to free floating bebop. The interaction between the two players--separated in age by more than three decades--was surprisingly facile. Roberts spent a few years as the piano mainstay in the rhythm section of Wynton Marsalis' band, and the indirect linkage seems to have resulted in a genuine musical empathy between the elder Marsalis and the younger pianist.

WHYY Studios

Philadelphia PA  

February, 1991

Marcus solo:

3 tr.

Ellis Solo:

3 tr.

Ellis and Marcus Together:

8 tr.

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Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio - Cambridge USA (2001)

Regattabar, Cambridge, MA, USA

Late Show

2001-05-12

Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Piano

Carlos Enriquez - Bass

Ignacio Berroa - Drums

7 tr.

From microburst
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Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express - Montreux (2014)

Montreux Jazz Club 

Montreux, Switzerland

2014-07-13

Monty Alexander - band leader and piano

Hassan Shakur - acoustic bass

Obed Calvaire – drums

Andy Bassford – guitar

Leon Duncan - electric bass

Karl Wright – percussion and drums

8 tr.

68:49

Broadcast: rts.ch/espace-2

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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Umbria Jazz (1999)

Teatro Pavone 

Perugia Italy

Between 14-17July 1999

CHJO has been founded in 1985 by bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton. The interactive rhythm section playing behind Jackson, especially drummer Hamilton and pianist Cunliffe, reinvents the vibist/big-band relationship, giving a familiar sonic combination an entirely new life.

Milt Jackson (vibes) 

Jeff Clayton (clarinet, flute, alto sax) 

Jeff Hamilton (drums) 

Bill Cunliffe (piano) 

Oscar Brashear, Clay Jenkins, Bobby Rodriguez, Byron Stripling (trumpets) 

Ira Nepus, Maurice Spears (trombones) 

Lee Callet (clarinet, baritone sax) 

Keith Fiddmont (clarinet, flute, alto sax) 

Charles Owens (clarinet, tenor sax) 

Jim Hershman (guitar) 

Christopher Luty (bass) 

John Clayton (conductor, bass)

RADIO broadcast by Radio3 RAI in 1999

TV broadcast by RAI5 in 2014

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Stanley Clarke, Beka Gochiashvili, Mike Mitchell - Londonderry (2014)

Tupelo Music Hall 

Londonderry, NH  

2014-02-22 

Stanley Clarke : bass 

Beka Gochiashvili : piano

Mike Mitchell : drums 

01.  (07:45) 

02.  (12:47) 

03.  (25:40) 

04.  (36:23) 

05.  (06:50) 

90:00 

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Michel Camilo & Hiromi - Tokyo Jazz Fest (2014)

Tokyo Jazz Fest

Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Japan

2014-09-06

Michel Camilo - piano

Hiromi Uehara - piano

7 tr.

FM
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McCoy Tyner Quartet - Seattle (2012)

Jazz Alley, Seattle

April 14, 2012 

McCoy Tyner - piano

Gary Bartz - alto saxophone

Gerald Cannon - bass

Francisco Mela - drums 

4 tr.

From VSOP

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Jan Lundgren, Paolo Fresu, Richard Galliano - La Chaux-de-Fonds, Suisse (2005)

Gypsy Festival 2005

L'Heure Bleue

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Nov 5, 2005

Paolo Fresu   - trumpet, flugelhorn

Richard Galliano  - accordion

Jan Lundgren  - piano

11 tr.

74:05

Swiss radio RSR 2 "JazzZ"
Unreleased performance

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Tommy Flanagan Trio - At Yoshi's Oakland (2000)

Yoshi's, Oakland, CA

June 15, 2000 

Tommy Flanagan (piano) 

Peter Washington (bass) 

Tootie Heath (drums)

9 tr.

Unreleased performance
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John Taylor & Charlie Haden - Cully Jazz (2010)

Cully Jazz

Temple

Cully, Switzerland

10. april 2010

Charlie Haden - bass

John Taylor - piano

8 tr.

Unreleased performance

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Michel Petrucciani Group - Glasgow Scotland (1991)

Glasgow International Jazz Festival

The Tramway

Glasgow

Scotland

7th July 1991

Michel Petrucciani - piano

Adam Holzman - keyboards

Steve Logan - bass

Victor Jones - drums

Abdou M'Boup - percussion

11 tr.

Unreleased performance

BBC Radio 3 FM

From PsyKies

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