Zodiac Suite, by Mary Lou Williams

Zodiac Suite

by Mary Lou Williams

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Lord Dubious A completely underrated classic from a completely underrated artist. Favorite track: Libra.

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1.	Aries 01:50	buy track
2.	Taurus 02:35	buy track
3.	Gemini 02:12	buy track
4.	Cancer 02:34	buy track
5.	Leo 01:45	buy track
6.	Virgo 02:29	buy track
7.	Libra 02:11	buy track
8.	Scorpio 03:04	buy track
9.	Sagittarius 01:52	buy track
10.	Capricorn 02:41	buy track
11.	Aquarius 03:40	buy track
12.	Pisces 02:34	buy track
13.	Aries 02:19	buy track
14.	Cancer 02:38	buy track
15.	Virgo 02:47	buy track
16.	Scorpio 03:12	buy track
17.	Aquarius 02:40	buy track

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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

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released January 1, 1945

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