Mary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs; May 8, 1910 – May 28, 1981 [1]) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. She wrote hundreds of compositions and …

One of the greatest jazz pianists, composers, and arrangers of all time, Mary Lou Williams was a swing and bebop icon. “The Lady Who Swings the Band” also devoted herself to aiding …

Mary Lou Williams (born May 8, 1910, Atlanta, Ga., U.S.—died May 28, 1981, Durham, N.C.) was a jazz pianist who performed with and composed for many of the great jazz artists of the …

MARY LOU WILLIAMS THE MOTHER OF US ALL Four decades since her death, the pianist and composer is just beginning to be recognized as a crucial contributor to the history of Jazz. We …

Mary Lou Williams lived and played through all the eras in the history of jazz: the spirituals, ragtime, the blues, Kansas City swing, boogie-woogie, bop or modern, and musics …

Mar 22, 2011 · Mary Lou Williams was a jazz artist who articulated the history, culture, and heritage of a people and a nation through the music she composed and performed. An All …

Sep 11, 2019 · Jazz helped Mary Lou Williams stay alive — but after several draining decades as a musician, she quit the scene. When she returned, she claimed her true power as one of …

Sep 10, 2019 · A missing pianist left a spot open for Mary Lou during an early session, and she seized the opportunity to prove her worth by sharing a slew of new compositions.

Jul 31, 2024 · In this article, we celebrate her legacy by exploring ten of her most iconic songs, each showcasing her extraordinary talent and contributions to the music world. 1. “Night Life” …

Mar 28, 2025 · supported by 11 fans who also own “Play Mary Lou Williams - 187CD (2025)” The group works through difficult harmonic and rhythmic structures while Lehman rips angular, …