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Marian McPartland discusses her career

BROADCAST: May. 6, 1982 | DURATION: 00:31:09

Synopsis

Marian McPartland discusses her career, the role of women in jazz, and jazz music.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 6, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58.03 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
31 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz Music Feminism, Women, Women's Studies

People

Musicians

Tags

McPartland, Marian--Interviews Women jazz musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Pianists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--Social life and customs--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. McPartland, Ma WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Jazz Jazz singers Tatum, Art, 1909-1956 Hines, Earl, 1903-1983 Hickory House USO Torff, Brian Shearing, George Musical instruments England

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