tracks

Black Christ Of The Andes (St. Martin De Porres)
It Ain't Necessarily So
The Devil
Miss D. D.
Anima Christi
A Grand Night For Swinging
My Blue Heaven
Dirge Blues
A Fungus Amungus
Praise The Lord

notes

2019 Reissue with notes inside detailing the music and musicians involved. Composer, arranger, and pianist Mary Lou Williams’ musical career reflected the history of American jazz from the late 1920s through the 1970s. Described by Duke Ellington as being “beyond category,” Williams was conversant in jazz styles ranging from stride through swing and be-bop to the avant-garde, yet her music was always rooted in spirituals and the blues. This self-produced recording, originally recorded in 1962 and 1963, contains a mix of standards and originals including four original compositions reflecting her devout interest in religious music.

The vinyl reissue of Mary Lou Williams, which includes a liner notes booklet, is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series, revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums in our collection.

Catalog no. FJ 2843 on spine, FS 2843 on labels

credits

Composed By, Piano – Mary Lou Williams
Design [Original Album Design] – David Stone Martin
Design [Reissue Album Design] – Natalia Custodio
Remastered By – Pete Reiniger
Artwork – David Stone Martin
Composed By, Piano – Mary Lou Williams

companies

Copyright (c) – Folkways Records & Service Corp.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Copyright (c) – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Recorded At – Cue Studios (2)
Recorded At – Nola Recording Studios

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