Zodiac Suite
Washington, DC : Smithsonian/Folkways, [1995]
Format: Music CD
Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite, a 12-piece work with a different theme made for each of the signs of the zodiac (and keeping in mind the personalities of a few jazz musicians born during each period), was composed and first recorded in 1945. With the assistance of bassist Al Lucas and drummer Jack "The Bear" Parker, pianist Williams performs these moody and often introspective (but occasionally playful) sketches in a forward-looking swing style. Six alternate takes have been added to the original program on this CD reissue which, although not quite essential, has its interesting moments. ~ Scott Yanow
Series: America's jazz heritage
Contents:
Aries (1:48) -- Taurus (2:33) -- Gemini (2:08) -- Cancer (2:31) -- Leo (1:43) -- Virgo (2:26) -- Libra (2:09) -- Scorpio (3:01) -- Sagittarius (1:50) -- Capricorn (2:38) -- Aquarius (3:38) -- Pisces (2:31) -- Aries (2:17) -- Cancer (2:36) -- Virgo (2:44) -- Scorpio (3:10) -- Aquarius (2:40).
Subjects:
Jazz -- 1941-1950.
Suites (Jazz ensemble)
Piano with jazz ensemble.
Zodiac -- Songs and music.
Jazz -- 1941-1950.
Suites (Jazz ensemble)
Piano with jazz ensemble.
Zodiac -- Songs and music.
UPC: 093074081020
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CD JAZZ Wil | Main (Downtown) | First Level, Music CD | In |
Suite composed by Mary Lou Williams.
Originally released in 1945 as Asch 620 and 621 and in 1975 as Folkways 32844.
Includes 6 unreleased performances mastered from the original acetates.
Compact disc.
Newly annotated by Dan Morgenstern and Mary Lou Willimas. Program notes (24 pages)--inserted in container.
Sound recording.
Original sessions produced by Moses Asch ; reissue compiled and produced by Matt Walters.
The Mary Lou Williams Trio (the composer, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Jack "the Bear" Parker, drums).
Recorded by Moses Asch in 1945.
Originally released in 1945 as Asch 620 and 621 and in 1975 as Folkways 32844.
Includes 6 unreleased performances mastered from the original acetates.
Compact disc.
Newly annotated by Dan Morgenstern and Mary Lou Willimas. Program notes (24 pages)--inserted in container.
Sound recording.
Original sessions produced by Moses Asch ; reissue compiled and produced by Matt Walters.
The Mary Lou Williams Trio (the composer, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Jack "the Bear" Parker, drums).
Recorded by Moses Asch in 1945.