In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland
Marian McPartland Trio, Hickory House, NYC, 1954
Selected by DownBeat Magazine as a Must Have Jazz DVD of 2011
Reviews
Jazz Police, http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/9951/115/
The New York City Jazz Record, January issue, http://nycjazzrecord.com/, pg. 37
New Jazz Archive, on Marian’s radio career with an interview with Huey, http://www.prx.org/pieces/72423-jazz-on-the-radio
Selected for:
Centerpiece Gala Film & World Premiere, Maine International Film Festival, July, 2011
Selected second place, Audience Favorite Film Award, MIFF
On Screen/In Person Tour, Mid-Atlantic Arts FoundationReel Music Festival 29, Northwest Film Center, Portland, OR
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona, AZ
Green Mountain Film Festival, Montpelier, VT
In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland documents the life and career of jazz legend Marian McPartland as a musician, composer, and host of National Public Radio’s Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz. A native of England, McPartland arrived in America in 1948 with her husband Jimmy McPartland and established herself as a leading musician in the male dominated jazz world. Now 93, McPartland tells her own story through interviews filmed over 4 years. The film features McPartland’s own harmonically rich compositions and piano improvisations. She is seen performing and regaling audiences with her wit and stories in clubs, concerts, and Piano Jazz recording sessions with Dr. Billy Taylor, Elvis Costello, Dave Brubeck, Diana Krall, Bill Frisell, Nnenna Freelon, Renee Rosnes, Dick Hyman, and others.
If there ever was a lady with a capital “L”, who has earned her recognition in jazz, it is Marian McPartland.
George Wein, founder, Newport Jazz Festival
“Marian’s open mind, generous musical spirit and wicked sense of humour are here for all to see and hear. Anyone who could live such a remarkable life and sit in these grand days beneath a sign that reads, “No Whining”, deserves all our admiration and affection. Diana and I are delighted and honoured to be among those cheering from the sidelines.”
Elvis Costello and Diana Krall
“A rich depiction of the complex life and unique personality of a truly beautiful artist and human being.”
Romain Collin, jazz pianist
“This important film forever preserves an extraordinary piece of jazz history. You will fall in love with Marian McPartland and her music all over again.”
Renee Rosnes, jazz pianist
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