Happy birthday! Marian McPartland turns 106 today

The iconic and legendary pianist turns 106 on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024.

Marian McPartland is celebrating her 106th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed pianists of her generation.

Popular pianist-composer-author Marian McPartland (Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 106th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

McPartland, a cultural icon

Born Margaret Marian McPartland in Windsor on March 21, 1918, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. McPartland's not just a great pianist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Marian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marian McPartland as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 106.

Happy Birthday, Marian, you're the best!

Marian McPartland career in pictures

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