I heard "Temptation" by Mary Lou Williams on the radio recently. If anyone out there can upload it - please do - it's a fabulous piece of music. What talent!
My friend and mentor knew and mentored with her, please pass my email onto your friend, my friend Jim is an old timer and doesn't even have a computer but he is a main stay in the underground jazz scene in Toronto. I am just producing a CD with him. Look up on youtube amateurfun Jim heineman trio, he is fanatstic and you can hear Mary Lou's influence in his compositions. Love her!
My friend and mentor knew and mentored with her, please pass my email onto your friend, my friend Jim is an old timer and doesn't even have a computer but here he playing at a local club in Toronto. My email timatown@gmail.com
I'm forty two. Love jazz. Lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and just found out about Mary Lou Williams. She is amazing. Why is she being kept a secret?
I had never heard of Mary Lou Williams until I heard about her on the local jazz station today. I've taken multicultural courses and cannot believe her work was never mentioned! Thank you for sharing.
I know someone currently making a documentary about Mary Lou Williams. She is getting known musicians and celebs to be in it. Might be interested in others who knew her, etc. I saw the beginnings of the documentary and it is beautiful.. can't wait for it to be completed.
You probably already know this, but you might want to get in touch with Brian Torff at Fairfield University. He has tons of stories about Mary Lou Williams which he just self-published in his memoir In Love With Voices.
There is a documentary currently being produced about the life of Mary Lou Williams. I've seen the beginnings of it and it is beautiful. It will be such a wonderful story. They are looking for known jazz musicans and celeb types to comment and possibly be in the documentary. Probably interested in people who knew her too. I know the contact, if interested
I worked with Mary Lou on a PBS special on Alvin Ailey. She told me the musicians during the Modern Jazz revolution always stopped up to her house. She said they always wanted to learn the MOST DIFFICULT STUFF.
Can anyone post Mary's album Jazztime USA ? two terrfic tunes on it... I have LP but no camera.Terry Gibbs on other side.The Tenor and guitar on Downbeat are amazing
You cannot COMPARE Coltrane to Ms. Williams. That is like trying to compare a chicken to an egg. Ms. Williams birthed Dizzy, Monk, Coltrane and others.
WOW. how have i been INTO jazz for so many years and never heard of this woman??? this is beautiful music. Love the coltrane comparison, there's passion here. Any other suggestions? THanks for the post!
MaryLou was amazing. Started playing professionally around 15 yrs old and when she was about 18 was playing, and arranging for Count Basie. Duke University dedicated a building with her name and her papers and memorabilia are housed there. MLW could play blues, boogie, stride, straight ahead jazz--you name it, in addition wrote some classical jazz compositions and religious pieces that were performed in the Catholic diocese.
like hearing wes montgomery on the piano
song4night 1 month ago
Not only a good piano player but I think she was hot when she was younger.
drizzt5555 2 months ago in playlist More videos from roscoegino
her contribution cannot be underestimated but it is.massive influence on jazz from the begining of her career.the great mary lou...many thanks.
exjazzbassbaz 2 months ago
Not second to anybodt
lalexandersod 2 months ago
I heard "Temptation" by Mary Lou Williams on the radio recently. If anyone out there can upload it - please do - it's a fabulous piece of music. What talent!
Mermaid6996 9 months ago
I must have been in a coma for more than 70 years, which is why I have just awoken to this genius.
TheSidvin 10 months ago
Hey downyc
My friend and mentor knew and mentored with her, please pass my email onto your friend, my friend Jim is an old timer and doesn't even have a computer but he is a main stay in the underground jazz scene in Toronto. I am just producing a CD with him. Look up on youtube amateurfun Jim heineman trio, he is fanatstic and you can hear Mary Lou's influence in his compositions. Love her!
my email timatown@gmail.com
Look up amateurfun Jim heienman trio
timacollection 11 months ago
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Hey downyc
My friend and mentor knew and mentored with her, please pass my email onto your friend, my friend Jim is an old timer and doesn't even have a computer but here he playing at a local club in Toronto. My email timatown@gmail.com
Look up amateurfun Jim heienman trio
timacollection 11 months ago
I'm forty two. Love jazz. Lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and just found out about Mary Lou Williams. She is amazing. Why is she being kept a secret?
Beesea 11 months ago
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just discovered this lady.absolutely magnificent.i'm hooked for good.uncomplicated &crystal clear flow to follow .top draw.great video.
spadge1able 1 year ago
just discovered this lady.absolutely magnificent.i'm hooked for good.uncomplicated &crystal clear flow to follow .top draw.
spadge1able 1 year ago
Thanks for posting . The percussion in the back round is SERIOUS, WOW.
Sunra77 1 year ago
Brilliant, under-rated musician!
Urbino237 1 year ago
Reading her bio now!
zhartable 1 year ago
I had never heard of Mary Lou Williams until I heard about her on the local jazz station today. I've taken multicultural courses and cannot believe her work was never mentioned! Thank you for sharing.
Congakeystone 1 year ago
Hi Folks, Gotta love Mary Lou. The Jazztime album is posted under Mary Lou Williams C Jam Blues, the Duke Ellington tune. Jay
bluesjaye 2 years ago
I know someone currently making a documentary about Mary Lou Williams. She is getting known musicians and celebs to be in it. Might be interested in others who knew her, etc. I saw the beginnings of the documentary and it is beautiful.. can't wait for it to be completed.
downyc 2 years ago 5
oh that would be cool as hell.
roscoegino 2 years ago
You probably already know this, but you might want to get in touch with Brian Torff at Fairfield University. He has tons of stories about Mary Lou Williams which he just self-published in his memoir In Love With Voices.
regisgoat 2 years ago
There is a documentary currently being produced about the life of Mary Lou Williams. I've seen the beginnings of it and it is beautiful. It will be such a wonderful story. They are looking for known jazz musicans and celeb types to comment and possibly be in the documentary. Probably interested in people who knew her too. I know the contact, if interested
downyc 2 years ago
I worked with Mary Lou on a PBS special on Alvin Ailey. She told me the musicians during the Modern Jazz revolution always stopped up to her house. She said they always wanted to learn the MOST DIFFICULT STUFF.
slender1 2 years ago 2
Can anyone post Mary's album Jazztime USA ? two terrfic tunes on it... I have LP but no camera.Terry Gibbs on other side.The Tenor and guitar on Downbeat are amazing
sealerdave 2 years ago
I loved jazz since I was 10, why nobody tell me about this beautiful woman. I am pissed.
coloredopinions 2 years ago 3
from all acoounts, she was a very spirtual human being besides being immensely talented
roscoegino 2 years ago
@coloredopinions She doesn't get the recognition she deserves outside of serious jazz circles, but then few great jazz artists do.
deepkeel65 1 year ago
@deepkeel65 yeah, and if she came out today she'd barely get any at all. Then record labels ask why is music suffering. (smh)
roscoegino 1 year ago
This is gold!!!
Egu022 3 years ago
You cannot COMPARE Coltrane to Ms. Williams. That is like trying to compare a chicken to an egg. Ms. Williams birthed Dizzy, Monk, Coltrane and others.
LadyMiles08 3 years ago
oh noooo. I said in "terms of injecting spirituality", she was second only to coltrane. but only on those terms.
roscoegino 3 years ago
WOW. how have i been INTO jazz for so many years and never heard of this woman??? this is beautiful music. Love the coltrane comparison, there's passion here. Any other suggestions? THanks for the post!
jxw137 3 years ago 3
Me neither,I read about her in a book 'bout Monk. She tutored him, Dizzy and Bird, I read.
BoxOfFrogbit 3 years ago
MaryLou was amazing. Started playing professionally around 15 yrs old and when she was about 18 was playing, and arranging for Count Basie. Duke University dedicated a building with her name and her papers and memorabilia are housed there. MLW could play blues, boogie, stride, straight ahead jazz--you name it, in addition wrote some classical jazz compositions and religious pieces that were performed in the Catholic diocese.
leesterg 3 years ago
She was THE best... anyone got Boogie Mysterioso?
thexoldxman 3 years ago 2
i just found her! this is amazing
jxw137 3 years ago
Mary Lou -- Morning Glory! RIP!
leesterg 3 years ago 3
...mary lou....like no one else ever could....or ever will again....this is p r i c e l e s s !...yes indeed...
steelcitysong 3 years ago 5
Thanks for sharing and introducing me to this artist..brilliant! xx
Bedazzled07 3 years ago 2