Pac.mercyhurst.edu photo: ‘In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland’ will play at the PAC on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.“If there ever was a lady with a capital ‘L,’ who has earned her recognition in jazz, it is Marian McPartland,” said George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival.

This week, the Guelcher Film series brings the film “In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland” to the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center (PAC).

This film is part of the PAC’s On Screen/In Person program, which brings filmmakers and directors to where movies are screened. Filmmakers work with the community to help develop a deeper respect for the film’s subject matter and the art of film.

Filmmaker “Huey” will attend the screenings to answer audience members’ questions after the film.

“In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland” is a tell-all title. The documentary is a collection of video clips, interviews and recordings that detail McPartland’s musical life.

In 1948, McPartland moved to the U.S. from England with her husband, jazz trumpeter Jimmy McPartland.

McPartland proved herself in a male-dominated genre and is considered a leading jazz musician of the 1950s.

Her harmonically rich music makes her noticeably versatile—she is able to work well with any musician.

Musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Elvis Costello, Dave Brubeck, Diana Krall, Bill Frisell, Nnenna Freelon, Renee Rosnes and Dick Hyman sing her praises.

“Marian’s open mind, generous musical spirit and wicked sense of humor are here for all to see and hear,” said Costello. “Diana [Krall] and I are delighted and honored to be among those cheering from the sidelines.”

Rosnes said, “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.”

This is truly a celebration of life through music.

The film will be shown in the PAC, on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available at the PAC box office. Tickets are free for students with a Mercyhurst ID.