Live at the Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Nine
Marian McPartland · 1991
66 min · 16 tracks · swing · post-bop · bebop
Elegant piano melodies intertwine with intricate improvisations, showcasing intimate jazz artistry in a live setting.
Why this album works
This album contributes to McPartland's legacy as a leading female jazz pianist and composer, celebrated for her unique interpretations of standards. It showcases her ability to blend classical influences with improvisational jazz, earning critical acclaim and establishing a solid fan base within the genre. The ongoing 'Maybeck' series has been instrumental in promoting live jazz recordings during a time when studio albums dominated the market.
- Best for
- intimate live performance atmosphere steady pacing for relaxed listening elegant melodies for quiet evenings
- Context
- By 1991, Marian McPartland had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for her radio show 'Piano Jazz'. 'Live at the Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Nine' is part of her live album series that highlights her spontaneous performances, following earlier volumes released throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. This album captures her artistic maturity and deep connection with the jazz tradition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Charles Aznavour· Ella Fitzgerald· Frank Sinatra· Bing Crosby· Aretha Franklin· Dean Martin· Stevie Wonder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Time the Dream's on Me 4:03
- 2 A Fine Romance 3:13
- 3 Willow Weep for Me Standout 5:42
- 4 Twilight World 4:22
- 5 Clothed Woman 3:33
- 6 Prelude to a Kiss Standout 5:21
- 7 The Duke 4:26
- 8 Theme From Piano Jazz 2:32
- 9 Love You Madly 4:34
- 10 Easy Living 4:07
- 11 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 3:24
- 12 I Should Care 3:49
- 13 My Funny Valentine Standout 5:23
- 14 Turn Around 4:14
- 15 It's You or No One 4:13
- 16 I'll Be Around 4:03
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