Continuing again in the Piano Jazz vein, here's Clint Eastwood. This is one of the more
unusual shows, in that Eastwood is not a musical guest. It's McPartland who plays,
occasionally accompanied by Gary Mazzaroppi, while Eastwood shares thoughts about
his childhood, career, and love of jazz music. He takes a stab at playing only on the
last number. It's not the show for everyone, but obviously, if you're an Eastwood fan,
you must have it; and, of course, McPartland's playing is enjoyable throughout.

I grade this B+/A- due to a constant humming static that is noticeable,
albeit very low. I've included a sample for your pre-download evaluation.

CLINT EASTWOOD
Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland
2004-9-xx
Recorded at Dizzie's Den, Monterey Fairgrounds, CA, USA

Marian McPartland, piano
Gary Mazzaroppi, bass (*)
Clint Eastwood, piano (**)

Lineage: CDR Trade > WAV > WAV TRIM > FLAC

01. Intro + talk
02. Misty
03. talk
04. Now's the Time *
05. talk - piano jazz theme - talk (cut)
06. [title?]
07. talk
08. Doe Eyes
09. talk
10. Claudia's Theme
11. talk - piano jazz theme - talk
12. Singin' the Blues
13. talk - piano jazz theme - talk
14. Portrait of Clint Eastwood
15. talk
16. Clint and Marian Blues **
17. outro

Total Time: ~ 58 minutes

Here's a Synopsis adapted from:
(www.clarehansson.com/marianmcpartland/content/radio_program_showmust.htm)

McPartland doesn't limit herself to jazz artists alone - jazz enthusiast
Clint Eastwood made a special appearance on show recently. McPartland played
a couple of Eastwood's movie tunes and he provided the lively conversation.
'I said I wanted to do a musical portrait of him, so I improvised, and I think
it's one of the nicest things I've done,' she recounts. 'It was a very good
show because of all the different aspects of his life from his childhood on up,
he was just finishing [Academy Award-winning film] Mystic River. He's just got
such an interesting mind.'

Although best known for his spectacular acting roles and directing credentials,
Clint Eastwood is also a composer and jazz aficionado. Eastwood discussed his
love for the music of Errol Garner and reminisced about seeing Charlie Parker
perform live. He also discussed the musical heart of his movies like Bird and
The Bridges of Madison County. Marian McPartland gave beautiful treatments of
Eastwood's own tunes 'Claudia's Theme' and 'Doe Eyes', capping an intriguing hour
with this multitalented artist.