Queen Elizabeth's annual honors list, announced at midnight on the last day of each year to recognize distinguished service to Great Britain, includes a membership in the “Order of the British Empire" (the highest honor other than “Dame") for 91-year old jazz piano legend and long-time host of National Public Radio's “Piano Jazz" program, Marian McPartland.
“Mrs. Margaret Marian McPartland. Pianist and Radio Show Host, National Public Radio, USA. For services to jazz and to aspiring young musicians in the USA."
