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Classics 640. *Also ASV 51408. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, January 2, 1940
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy. Same personnel as above, except Fred Robinson (tb) replaces Henry Wells.
Wham • Love Is the Thing • Why Go On Pretending? • It Always Will Be You
Classics 640. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, January 26, 1940
Six Men and a Girl: MLW (leader, p, arr); Earl Thompson (t); Earl Buddy Miller (cl, as); Dick Wilson (ts); Floyd Smith (el-g); Booker Collins (b); Ben Thigpen (d).
Mary Lou Williams Blues • Tea for Two • Scratchin’ in the Gravel • Zonky
Classics 630; Savoy Jazz 2DS1202. Originally issued on Varsity.
recorded: New York, June 25, 1940
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: MLW (p, arr); Andy Kirk (leader); Harold Baker, Clarence Trice, Harry Lawson (t); Ted Donnelly, Fred Robinson (tb); John Harrington (cl, as, bars); Rudy Powell (cl, as); Dick Wilson (ts); Edward Inge (cl, ts); Floyd Smith (g, el-g); Booker Collins (b); Ben Thigpen (d); June Richmond, Pha Terrell (v).
Fine and Mellow • Scratchin’ in the Gravel* • Fifteen Minute Intermission • Take Those Blues Away
Classics 640. *Also Decca 622. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, July 8, 1940
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: same personnel as above.
Now I Lay Me Down to Dream* • No Greater Love* • Midnight Stroll** • Little Miss**
Classics 640. *Classics 681. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, November 7, 1940
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: same personnel as above, except Henry Wells (tb, v) replaces Fred Robinson.
The Count* • Twelfth Street Rag* • When I Saw You
Classics 681. *Also Decca 622. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, November 18, 1940
Mary Lou Williams and her Kansas City Seven: MLW (leader, p, arr); Harold Baker (t); Ted Donnelly (tb); William Inge (cl); Dick Wilson (ts); Booker Collins (b); Ben Thigpen (d).
Baby Dear • Harmony Blues
Decca 622; Classics 630. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, November 18, 1940
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: same personnel as November 7, 1940.
If I Feel This Way Tomorrow • Or Have I?
Classics 681. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, January 3, 1941
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: same personnel as above.
Cuban Boogie Woogie • A Dream Dropped In • Is It a Sin? • Ring Dem Bells*
Classics 681. *Also Decca 622. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, July 17, 1941
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy: same personnel as above, except Earl Miller (as) replaces Powell.
Big Time Crip • 47th Street Jive • I’m Misunderstood • No Answer
Classics 681. Originally issued on Decca.
recorded: New York, February 1944
MLW (p solos).
Blue Skies • Caravan • Yesterdays
Classics 814. Originally recorded for Asch but not released.
recorded: New York, March 7, 1944
MLW (leader, p); Al Lucas (b); Jack Parker (d).
Roll ’Em • Eighth Avenue Express • Limehouse Blues • Froggy Bottom • Marcheta • Medley (Cloudy/What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?/Ghost of Love) • Yankee Doodle Blues • Taurus Mood • People Will Say We’re in Love
Solo Art SACD-43. Originally on World Broadcasting Systems.
recorded: New York, March 12, 1944
Mary Lou and Her Chosen Five: MLW (p, leader); Frankie Newton (t); Vic Dickenson, (tb); Edmond Hall (cl); Al Lucas (b); Jack Parker (d).
Lullaby of the Leaves • Little Joe from Chicago • Roll ’Em • Satchel Mouth Baby (and alt. take) • Yesterday’s Kisses
Classics 824. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, April 19, 1944
MLW (p solos).
Mary’s Boogie • Drag ’Em • St. Louis Blues
Classics 814. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, prob. May–June 1944
MLW (leader, p), with Nora Lee King (v).
Until My Baby Comes Back Home
Classics 814. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, June 5, 1944
MLW (leader, p, arr); Dick Vance (t); Vic Dickenson (tb); Claude Greene (cl); Don Byas (ts); Al Lucas (b); Jack Parker (d).
Stardust, Part 1 • Man O’Mine • Gjon Mili Jam Session • Stardust, Part 2
Collectables 5612; Classics 814. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, August 10, 1944
MLW (p, leader, arr); Bill Coleman (t, v); Al Hall (b).
Russian Lullaby • Blue Skies • Persian Rug • Night and Day • You Know, Baby (v-B.C.) • I Found a New Baby
Classics 814. Originally on Asch.
recorded: New York, November 24, 1944
Mildred Bailey with Paul Baron’s Orchestra: MLW (p, arr); Charlie Shavers (t); Trummy Young (tb); Remo Palmieri (g); Al Hall (b); Specs Powell (d); (Bailey out).
Roll ’Em • Gjon Mili Jam Session
Classics 814. Originally issued on V-Disc (375-B).
recorded: New York, December 11, 1944
MLW (p, leader, arr); Bill Coleman (t); Jimmy Butts (b); Eddie Dougherty (d); Josh White (v).
The Minute Man • Froggy Bottom
Classics 1021. Originally on Asch 2001.
recorded: New York, December 15, 1944
MLW (p, arr, leader); Coleman Hawkins (ts); Bill Coleman (t); Eddie Robinson (b); Denzil Best (d).
Lady Be Good
Collectables 5612, Classics 1021. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, December 15, 1944
Same personnel as above, except Joe Evans (as) and Claude Greene (cl) added.
Song in My Soul • This and That
Collectables 5610, Classics 1021. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, unknown date in 1944
MLW (p, leader); Bill Coleman (t); Al Hall (b).
Carcinoma
Collectables 5612, Classics 1021. Originally issued on Asch.
recorded: New York, June 29, 1945
MLW (p, leader, arr); Al Lucas (b); Jack Parker (d).
Aries (2 takes)* • Taurus • Gemini* • Cancer (2 takes)* • Leo • Virgo (2 takes)* • Libra (p solo) • Scorpio (2 takes)* • Sagittarius (p solo) • Capricorn (p solo) • Aquarius (p solo; 2 takes)* • Pisces • Stars, a.k.a. Libra** • Moon, a.k.a. Cancer**
Zodiac Suite, Smithsonian/Folkways 40801, Classics 1021. Originally issued on Asch. Previously unissued take. *Different takes. Originally issued on Selmer (France) Y7134.
recorded: New York (Town Hall), December 30, 1945
MLW Chamber Ensemble: MLW (composer, leader, arr, p); Milton Orent (cond, co-arr); Ben Webster (ts); Edmond Hall (cl); Eddie Barefield (cl, bsn); Irving Randolph (t); Henderson Chambers (tb, frh & vln); Al Hall (b); J.C. Heard (d); Hope Foye (v); unknown strings and flute.
Aries • Taurus • Gemini • Cancer • Leo • Virgo • Libra • Scorpio • Sagittarius • Capricorn • Aquarius • Pisces (v-H.F.) • A Potpourri (What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?/Cloudy/Ghost of Love/Froggy Bottom) • Lonely Moments • Gjon Mili Jam Session • Roll ’Em
Zodiac Suite, Jazz Classics JZCL-6002. Previously issued on Vintage Jazz Classics VJC-1305.
recorded: New York, July 24, 1946
MLW (leader, p, arr); Marjorie Hyams (vbs); Mary Osborne (g, v); June Rotenberg (b); Rose Gottesman (d).
Boogie Misterioso* • Harmony Grits** • Conversation/Jump Caprice
Bluebird BMG 6755-2-RB. Also Bluebird 2192. *Also Rhino 70722. Originally issued on Victor.
recorded: New York, October 7, 1946
MLW (leader, p); June Rotenberg (b); Bridget O’Flynn (d).
Hesitation Boog
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Bluebird BMG 6755-2-RB. Originally issued on Camden.
recorded: New York, ca. late 1947
MLW (leader, p, arr); Mary Osborne (g); June Rotenberg (b); Bridget O’Flynn (d).
Just You, Just Me • Just an Idea, a.k.a. Mary’s Idea
Mercury/Verve 314 525 609-2. Originally issued on Mercury.
recorded: New York, July 1948
Benny Goodman and bop combo: MLW (p, arr); Benny Goodman (leader, cl); Wardell Gray (ts); Billy Bauer (g); Clyde Lombardi (b); Mel Zelnick (d).
Benny’s Bop, a.k.a. Wardell’s Riff* • (There’s a) Small Hotel • Mary’s Idea (3 takes)* • Bye Bye Blues (2 takes)* • (There’s a) Small Hotel (3 takes)* • Blue Views* • I Can’t Give You Anything But Love*
Hep 36. *Originally issued on V-Disc 880-A. Recorded from AFSC (Armed Forces Radio Services) broadcasts and previously unissued recordings.
recorded: New York, March 7, 1951
MLW (leader, p, arr); Carl Pruitt (b); Bill Clarke (d).
In the Purple Grotto
Atlantic 781 707-2. Originally issued on Atlantic.
recorded: London, January 22–23, 1953
MLW (leader, p & arr); Ken Napper (b); Allan Ganley (d); Tony Scott (bgs).
Koolbongo • For You • Don’t Blame Me • Lady Bird • Titoros (2 takes) • They Can’t Take That Away from Me (2 takes) • ‘Round about Midnight (2 takes) • Perdido
Vogue 74321115162. Originally issued on Vogue.
recorded: London, June 26, 1953
MLW (leader, p, arr); Ray Dempsey (g); Rupert Nurse (b); Tony Kinsey (d).
Melody Maker • (New) Musical Express, a.k.a. N.M.E. • Sometimes I’m Happy • Monk’s Tune, a.k.a. Monk’s Mood
Hallmark 303062, 391172 (multiple-CD that includes 303062). Originally issued on Esquire.
recorded: Paris, December 2–3, 1953
MLW (leader, p, arr); Don Byas (ts); Alvin “Buddy” Banks (b); Gérard Pochonet (d).
O.W. • Mary’s Waltz • Just You, Just Me • Lullaby of the Leaves • Moonglow • Why • N.M.E., a.k.a. New Musical Express • Chicka Boom Blues, a.k.a. Blues
Vogue BM 720. (CD includes 2 selections from other sessions not on LP: “Yesterdays” and “ ‘Round Midnight.”) Originally issued on Vogue.
recorded: London, unknown date in 1953
MLW (leader, p, arr); Lennie Bush (b); Tony Kinsey (d); Tony Scott (bgs).
Azure Te • Twilight • Flying Home • Nickles • Yesterdays (2 takes) • The Man I Love (2 takes) • Just One of Those Things (2 takes) • Why
Vogue 74321115162. Originally issued on Vogue.
recorded: Paris, March 1954
MLW (leader, p, arr); Buddy Banks (b); Jean-Louis Viale (d).
Nicole
Smithsonian RD 039. Originally issued on Blue Star.
recorded: New York, March 1955
MLW (leader, p, arr); Wendell Marshall (b); Osie Johnson (d).
Jericho • Sweet Sue • Talk of the Town • Amy • I Love Him • Roll ’Em • Taurus • I Love You • Lullaby of the Leaves • Easy Blues • Mama, Pin a Rose on Me • Fandangle
Mary Lou Williams—Lady Piano, Blackbird CD (no number). Originally issued on Jazztone LP as A Keyboard History
recorded: Newport, July 6, 1957
MLW with Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra: MLW (composer, p); Dizzy Gillespie (leader, t); Melba Liston (arr); Paul West (b); Charli Persip (d).
Virgo • Libra • Aries • Carioca
Verve 314 513 754-2. Originally on Verve LP MGV 8244.
issue, in CD compilation, of music recorded in New York 1970 and 1972 MLW (p, composer, arr, leader); for other personnel, see pp. 423–24.
Our Father
In 3-CD set, Contemporary Anthology of Music by Women, compiled by James R. Briscoe, Indiana University Press, 1999. Previously issued on LPs Music for Peace, 1970 (Mary Records, no number), and Mary Lou’s Mass, 1971 (Mary Records 104).
recorded: New York (Overseas Press Club), January 31, 1971
All-Star Group: MLW (p); Dizzy Gillespie and Bobby Hackett (ts); George Duvivier (b); Grady Tate (d).
Autumn Leaves
Giants of Jazz 53 180. Originally on Perception LP.
recorded: New York, May–June 1971
MLW (p solos).
Nite Life • Cloudy • Little Joe from Chicago • What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? • The Scarlet Creeper • Scratchin’ in the Gravel • Offertory • Blues for John (Hammond) • Marnier Mood • Gemma • For the Figs • Anima Christi* (2 takes) • Chief* • Nite Life Variations* (A Swinging Meditation/A Full-bodied Portrait/A Modern Improvisation) • What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? #2 • The Scarlet Creeper #2 • Scratchin’ in the Gravel #2 • Little Joe from Chicago #2
Chiaroscuro CR(D) 103. Originally on Chiaroscuro LP. *Previously unissued.
recorded: New York (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts), October 22, 1971
MLW (p. solos).
Elite Syncopations • Pleasant Moments • Pineapple Rag • My Mama Pinned a Rose on Me/Fandangle
Chiaroscuro CR(D) 103. Previously issued on Nonesuch.
recorded: New York, probably 1971
MLW (narration).
Jazzspeak
Chiaroscuro CR(D) 103. Previously unissued.
recorded: New York (Newport Jazz Festival), July 3, 1972
MLW (p); Dizzy Gillespie (t); Benny Green (tb); Stan Getz (ts); Milt Jackson (vbs); unknown others.
Bags’ Groove • Night in Tunisia
Atlantic REP 4381-WZ. Originally issued on Atlantic.
recorded: New York, June 1, 1973
Buddy Tate and His Buddies: MLW (p); Buddy Tate, (leader, ts); Illinois Jacquet (ts); Roy Eldridge (t); Steve Jordan (g); Milt Hinton (b); Gus Johnson (d).
Rockaway • Medi II • Paris Nights • When I’m Blue • Sunday
Chiaroscuro CR(D)123. Originally issued on Chiaroscuro.
recorded: New York, January 17, February, and March 18, 1974
MLW (leader, p, arr, producer); Zita Carno (p); Bob Cranshaw, Milton Suggs (b); Mickey Roker (d); Tony Waters (cgs).
Holy Ghost (MLW, B.C.) • Medi I (MLW, B.C.) • Syl-O-Gism* (MLW, B.C., M.R.) • Medi II (MLW, M.R.) • Rosa Mae (MLW, M.R.) • Olinga (MLW, M.R.) • Intermission** (MLW, B.C., M.R., Z.C.) • Zoning Fungus II (MLW, B.C., M.R., Z.C.) • Gloria* (MLW, B.C., M.R.) • Gloria (MLW, M.S., T.W.) • Praise the Lord (MLW, M.S., T.W.) • Play It Momma (MLW, M.S., T.W.) • Ghost of Love (MLW)
Smithsonian/Folkways 40811. Originally issued on Mary Records. Previously unissued. *Full-length version not included on original LP issue.
recorded: New York, July 8, 1975
MLW (p); Buster Williams (b); Mickey Roker (d).
Dat Dere • Baby Man #2 • Baby Man • All Blues • Temptation • Pale Blue • Free Spirits #2 • Free Spirits • Blues for Timme • Ode to Saint Cecilia* • Surrey with the Fringe on Top* • Gloria*
Free Spirits, SteepleChase 31043. Previously issued on SteepleChase LP. *Previously unissued.
recorded: New York (The Cookery Restaurant), November 1975
MLW (p; arr); Brian Torff (b).
Praise the Lord • Blues for Peter • I Can’t Get Started • Roll ’Em • The Jeep Is Jumping • My Funny Valentine • Waltz Boogie • The Surrey with the Fringe on the Top • The Man I Love* • All Blues* • Mack the Knife* • A Grand Night for Swinging
Live at the Cookery, Chiaroscuro CR(D) 146. Previously issued on Chiaroscuro LP. *Previously unissued.
recorded: New York (Carnegie Hall), April 17, 1977
MLW (p, co-leader), Cecil Taylor (p, co-leader); Bob Cranshaw (b); Mickey Roker (d).
The Lord Is Heavy (MLW, C.T.) • Fandangle (MLW, C.T.) • The Blues Never Left Me (MLW, C.T.) • K.C. 12th Street (MLW, C.T.) • Good Ole Boogie (MLW, C.T.) • Basic Chords (MLW, C.T.) • Ayizan (MLW, C.T.) • Chorus Sud (MLW, C.T.) • Back to the Blues (MLW, C.T.) • I Can’t Get Started (MLW, B.C., M.R.)
Pablo
Live PACD 2620-108-2. Originally issued on Pablo.
recorded: New York (Carnegie Hall), January 18, 1978
Benny Goodman and various. MLW (p); Benny Goodman (leader, cl); unknown others.
Roll ’Em • King Porter Stomp • That’s A-Plenty • How High the Moon • Moonglow • Lady Be Good • Seven Come Eleven • Someone to Watch over Me • Please Don’t Talk about Me • Medley • Sing Sing Sing
London 820-349-2. Originally issued on London LP.
recorded: Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1978
MLW (p solos).
Medley (The Lord Is Heavy/Fandangle/Old Fashioned Slow Blues/For the Figs/Baby Bear Boogie/Roll ’Em) • Over the Rainbow • Offertory Meditation • Tea for Two • Concerto Alone at Montreux • Little Joe from Chicago • The Man I Love • What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? • Honeysuckle Rose
Pablo OJCCD-962-2. Originally issued on Pablo LP.
recorded: New York, October 8, 1978
MLW (p); Marian McPartland (radio narrator, host, p); Ronnie Boykins (b).
Space Playing Blues (MLW, R.B.) • Baby Man (MLW, R.B.) • What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? (MLW, R.B.) • Scratchin’ in the Gravel (MLW, M.McP.) • Medi II (MLW, R.B.) • Rosa Mae (MLW, R.B.) • Caravan (MLW, R.B.) • I Can’t Get Started (MLW, R.B.) • The Jeep Is Jumpin’ (MLW, R.B.) • Exit Playing (MLW, M.McP., R.B.)
Jazz Alliance TJA-12019. Debut NPR radio program, “Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, with guest Mary Lou Williams.”
recorded: Chicago (Rick’s Café Américain), November 14, 1979
MLW (p, leader, arr); Milton Suggs (b); Drashear Khalid (d).
Autumn Leaves • I Can’t Get Started • You Can’t Take That Away from Me • Satin Doll • The Jeep Is Jumping • St. James Infirmary • Surrey with the Fringe on Top • My Funny Valentine • Mack the Knife • ‘Round Midnight • What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? • Without a Song • Caravan • A Grand Nite for Swinging
Storyville 8285.
Recordings by Mary Lou Williams on LPs, 78s, 45s, EPs, Tapes, Unissued
recorded: Chicago, January 1927
MLW (as Mary Leo Burley, p); Jeanette James (leader, v); Henry McCord (tp); Bradley Bullett (tb); John Williams (as, bars); Jo Williams (bj); Robert Price (d).
Downhearted Mama • What’s That Thing?
Originally issued on Paramount. On Historical LP, ASC-5829, volume 2.
recorded: Chicago, March 1 and 3, 1927
(As “Duke Jackson and Serenaders”) MLW (p); John Williams (leader, as, bar); Henry McCord (t); Bradley Bullett (tb); Jo Williams (bj); Robert Price (d).