Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan
Marian McPartland · 2005
53 min · 16 tracks · swing · post-bop · bebop
A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical sophistication featuring intimate conversations between a legend and modern icons.
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan is an album by Marian McPartland, released in 2005. A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical sophistication featuring intimate conversations between a legend and modern icons. This album is significant as it represents a unique cross-pollination of jazz and rock, reflecting the evolution of both genres. The collaborative nature brought new audiences to McPartland while also celebrating the sophisticated songwriting of Steely Dan, contributing to a resurgence of interest in jazz interpretations of popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan sound like?
A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical sophistication featuring intimate conversations between a legend and modern icons. Rooted in swing and post-bop.
What makes Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan by Marian McPartland notable?
This album is significant as it represents a unique cross-pollination of jazz and rock, reflecting the evolution of both genres. The collaborative nature brought new audiences to McPartland while also celebrating the sophisticated songwriting of Steely Dan, contributing to a resurgence of interest in jazz interpretations of popular music. By the time 'Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan' was released in 2005, Marian McPartland had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz through her long-running NPR show and numerous recordings. This album marked a continuation of her innovative approach, showcasing her ability to bridge traditional jazz with contemporary influences, particularly through her collaboration with Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
How many songs are on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan?
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan has 16 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 [conversation] 1:38
- 2 Limbo Jazz 2:42
- 3 [conversation] 5:07
- 4 Josie Standout 3:50
- 5 [conversation] 3:06
- 6 Mood Indigo Standout 3:07
- 7 [conversation] 2:41
- 8 Star Eyes 3:19
- 9 [conversation] 3:38
- 10 Hesitation Blues 3:26
- 11 [conversation] 5:17
- 12 Things Ain’t What They Used to Be 3:46
- 13 [conversation] 1:41
- 14 Chain Lightning 4:44
- 15 [conversation] 1:50
- 16 Black Friday Standout 3:30
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