Zodiac Suite

Mary Lou Williams SFW40810

Smithsonian Folkways proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the original Asch Records release of Mary Lou Williams' work, Zodiac Suite. Performing solo and accompanied by bassist Al Lucas and drummer Jack Parker, Williams crafted these pieces as a series of dedications to fellow musicians born under each astrological sign. This 12-part interpretation of the zodiac was crafted so each movement comprises a set of jazz tone poems. Six alternate takes, mastered from the original acetates, are featured on this reissue. "Irresistible themes...blending sophistication and intimacy." —DownBeat
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Jazz
Instrument(s) Piano
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1995
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Matt Walters ; Artist Mary Lou Williams ; Produced by Moses Asch ; Compiled by Matt Walters ; Mastered by Joe Gastwirt ; Design by Visual Dialogue

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101	Aries	Mary Lou Williams	1:51
102	Taurus	Mary Lou Williams	2:35
103	Gemini	Mary Lou Williams	2:12
104	Cancer	Mary Lou Williams	2:34
105	Leo	Mary Lou Williams	1:45
106	Virgo	Mary Lou Williams	2:29
107	Libra	Mary Lou Williams	2:11
108	Scorpio	Mary Lou Williams	3:04
109	Sagittarius	Mary Lou Williams	1:52
110	Capricorn	Mary Lou Williams	2:41
111	Aquarius	Mary Lou Williams	3:40
112	Pisces	Mary Lou Williams	2:34
113	Aries	Mary Lou Williams	2:19
114	Cancer	Mary Lou Williams	2:38
115	Virgo	Mary Lou Williams	2:47
116	Scorpio	Mary Lou Williams	3:12
117	Aquarius	Mary Lou Williams	2:40

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