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Composer of the WeekMary Lou Williams (1910-1981)Episodes

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  1. The Priest and the Jazz Musician

    5/5Donald Macleod's survey of Mary Lou Williams sees her mature work breaking new boundaries.

  2. Music for the Soul

    4/5Donald Macleod's survey of Mary Lou Williams finds her writing religiously inspired jazz.

  3. Strikin' Out

    3/5Donald Macleod charts Mary Lou Williams's emergence as an artist under her own name.

  4. The Lady Who Swings the Band

    2/5Donald Macleod charts Mary Lou Williams's years with Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy.

  5. The Little Piano Girl of East Liberty

    1/5Donald Macleod charts the extraordinary life of jazz musician Mary Lou Williams.

  6. Mary Lou Williams

    Donald Macleod charts the extraordinary life of jazz composer & pianist Mary Lou Williams