Listen 57:51 Corky Hale appears on the cover of her album Corky Hale Plays George Gershwin & Vernon Duke. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Corky Hale On Piano Jazz July 24, 2015 The pioneering pianist, harpist, flutist and cellist has worked with Mel Tormé and Billie Holiday. Listen Loading… 57:51 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/425725724/425870258" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:50 Rio Clemente. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Rio Clemente On Piano Jazz July 17, 2015 The pianist's classical training paved the way for a vibrant career in jazz. Listen Loading… 57:50 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/423852380/423866850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:53 Willie Ruff. Vincent Oneppo/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Vincent Oneppo/Courtesy of the artist Willie Ruff On Piano Jazz July 10, 2015 A master of both the bass and the French horn, Ruff switches between instruments with ease. Listen Loading… 57:53 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/421235711/421462309" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:53 Dwike Mitchell (left), pictured with longtime collaborator Willie Ruff. Vincent Oneppo/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Vincent Oneppo/Courtesy of the artist Dwike Mitchell On Piano Jazz July 3, 2015 The pianist joins Marian McPartland to perform "Lush Life" and "Don't Worry 'Bout Me." Listen Loading… 57:53 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/419545096/419554645" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:52 Tierney Sutton. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Tierney Sutton On Piano Jazz June 26, 2015 The Grammy-nominated singer performs a set featuring several of Frank Sinatra's signature numbers. Listen Loading… 57:52 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/417707615/417708535" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:53 Gerry Mulligan. William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress hide caption itoggle caption William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress Gerry Mulligan On Piano Jazz June 19, 2015 The baritone saxophonist performs many of his original compositions, including "Ontet." Listen Loading… 57:53 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/415733039/415737273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:53 Hazel Scott on the cover of 'Round Midnight. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Hazel Scott On Piano Jazz June 12, 2015 In a 1980 session, the pianist and vocalist joined Marian McPartland for a set of standards. Listen Loading… 57:53 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/413944529/413946977" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:53 Doc Cheatham. Ed Newman/Flickr hide caption itoggle caption Ed Newman/Flickr Doc Cheatham On Piano Jazz June 5, 2015 In 1992, the trumpeter joined host Marian McPartland to perform "A Kiss To Build A Dream On." Listen Loading… 57:53 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/412225186/412227416" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:05 Pamela Hines. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Pamela Hines On Piano Jazz May 29, 2015 The pianist brings nuance and impressive technique to a set that includes her original tunes. Listen Loading… 57:05 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/410520978/410524848" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Listen 57:52 Lionel Hampton. Reg Davis/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Reg Davis/Getty Images Lionel Hampton On Piano Jazz May 22, 2015 The influential vibraphonist duets with Marian McPartland in a set of favorite standards. Listen Loading… 57:52 Playlist