The Asch Recordings, 1944-1947

by Mary Lou Williams

Overview

Mary Lou Williams recorded exclusively for Asch during this period, and most of her performances are included on this two-LP boxed set. Williams's style was in a state of transition as she was gradually discarding stride piano and developing a much more boppish approach. She is heard here in a wide variety of settings ranging from piano solos to small groups and even a big band. Among her sidemen are trumpeters Frankie Newton, Dick Vance, Bill Coleman (who is well-featured), and Kenny Dorham, clarinetist Edmund Hall, trombonist Vic Dickenson, and tenors Don Byas and Coleman Hawkins. This very valuable set is well-worth an extensive search. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/30/2012
Label:	Smithsonian Records
UPC:	0093070296626
Rank:	91660

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mary Lou Williams   Primary Artist,Piano