Teddy Wilson, the definitive swing-era pianist, joins Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland in an engaging programme of piano performances and conversation. Here, McPartland and Wilson discuss and play joyfully swinging renditions of songs from his early days in New York with Benny Carter to his many years spent with the legandary Benny Goodman. The fascinating conversation segments also cover such topics as the piano icon's approach to learning new tunes, the importance of being relaxed while performing, his affinity to classical pianists such as Vladimir Horowitz, and the significant impact that playing for dancers had in the development of his sense of rhythm and swing.

TRACKS:
[1] Stomping At The Savoy
[2] conversation
[3] Medley
[4] conversation
[5] I'll Remember April
[6] conversation
[7] Medley
[8] conversation
[9] Marian's Motif
[10] conversation
[11] Traumerie
[12] conversation
[13] Moonglow
[14] conversation
[15] Flying Home
[16] conversation

Recorded on 05th November, 1978.

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