Mary Lou Williams

4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

This CD gives one a definitive look at talented pianist Mary Lou Williams in her later years. In these duets with bassist Brian Torff, Williams essentially takes listeners on a trip through the history of jazz, from hymns and blues to stride, swing, and bop (including "All Blues").

PERSONNEL:

MARY LOU WILLIAMS, piano
BRIAN TORFF, bass

Recorded live at The Cookery, New York City November 1975.

TRACKS:

01. Praise The Lord
02. Blues For Peter
03. I Can't Get Started
04. Roll 'Em
05. The Jeep Is Jumping
06. My Funny Valentine
07. Waltz Boogie
08. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
09. The Man I Love
10. All Blues
11. Mack The Knife
12. A Grand Night For Swinging

TOTAL TIME: 66:27