December 9, 2021
Mary Lou Williams: One of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, composer, Catholic convert, visionary, and doer of works of mercy.
Williams’ career was long, her style adapted to the many changes in jazz from the swing era to the early 1970s, and she collaborated with two of jazz’s most influential figures, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. ), this episode is more than just an opportunity to dive into the world of jazz. to learn a little about her life and music, as well as the history of jazz more generally.
Deanna Witkowski, herself a jazz pianist and convert to Catholicism, has written a new biography of Williams. Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Souland will perform Williams songs on his next album. power of nature.
Watch the discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B31PwFU-FrY
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Music tracks heard in this episode:
Mary Lou Williams: “Waltz Boogie”, “Walkin’ and Swingin'”, “Night Life”, “Holy Ghost” (composed by Larry Gales), “Autumn Leaves” (composed by Joseph Kozma), “Aries”, “Taurus”, “Virgo”, “Anima Christi”, “Saint Martin de Porres”.
Excerpt from Bud Powell’s “Cherokee” (composed by Ray Noble). Thelonious Monk “Monk’s Dream”. “Ija” by Elmo Hope.
“Intermission” by Deanna Witkowski, composed by Mary Lou Williams and Milton Suggs, used with permission. From the Deanna Witkowski album power of nature.
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