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18 de may. de 2024 · Mary Lou Williams — Jazz Legend and Catholic Convert. Mary Lou Williams plays the piano in New York City in 1946. (photo: William P. Gottlieb / Library of Congress) After her baptism in 1957, Williams saw her musical talent as a gift from God and her compositions as prayer. K.V. Turley, July 3, 2021. “It seemed that night that it all came ...
29 de abr. de 2024 · Syncopated Times. April 29, 2024. Jazz Birthday. Illustration by Sara Lièvre. Mary Lou Williams was born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs on May 8, 1910, in Atlanta, Georgia. By the age of two, she could pick out simple tunes on the piano, and received lessons from her mother the following year. While still a child, she began to support her family by ...
16 de may. de 2024 · In this episode, Jesse reflects upon the life of the multi-talented Mary Lou Williams, pianist, composer, arranger, and spiritual trailblazer. Then, she guid...
14 de may. de 2024 · At last, the last piece of Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite ! It begins with a chromatic theme in thirds with a Bb pedal at the right hand, that alternates wi...
Hace 5 días · Cecilia Smith wasn’t deeply familiar with Mary Lou Williams when she was approached to perform a concert of the jazz matriarch’s ... Matt Micucci May 17, 2024. Aaron Parks, Sly Stone, Julian Lage & More: The ... Join thousands of other jazz enthusiasts and get new music, artists, album, events and more delivered to your inbox ...
8 de may. de 2024 · Today, we honor Mary Lou Williams, a pioneering jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose talent and innovation helped shape the course of jazz. Known...
Hace 6 días · The song captures the excitement and confusion that often accompany young love, making it relatable to listeners of all generations. However, “Mary Lou” goes beyond being just a standard love song. It also serves as a metaphor for freedom and rebellion. The energetic and rebellious nature of rock and roll music during the 1950s reflects the ...
