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The Music of Mary Lou Williams brings the legendary pianist, composer, and arranger to life through dynamic performances that celebrate her bridge between swing, bebop, and sacred music. Mary Lou Williams (1910–1981) shaped jazz history, mentoring icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis. This performer page highlights her enduring influence, ongoing revivals of landmark works like Zodiac Suite, and upcoming shows that honor her legacy. Explore upcoming concerts with trusted venues and learn more about her fascinating journey—from early Harlem stages to influential residencies and posthumous fame.

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As you plan your next jazz night, know that securing your seats with The Music of Mary Lou Williams means connecting with an essential chapter of American music. We’ve got you covered with reliable information, venue details, and clear pathways to tickets.

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Mary Lou Williams’ impact extends beyond performances. The Mary Lou Williams Foundation and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University preserve her memory and promote education in jazz composition and performance. For fans and scholars alike, this page connects you with authentic sources and upcoming dates, including Seattle’s SRJO performance at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall (Benaroya Hall) on November 1–2, 2025, and the Kennedy Center Jazz Festival in Washington, DC at Terrace Theater on May 9–10, 2025. Follow official channels for updates and links to social media and foundations that keep her music alive.

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Secure your seats with confidence—The Music of Mary Lou Williams offers a window into a pivotal era of jazz through a performer slate that honors her enduring artistry.

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Quick Facts About The Music of Mary Lou Williams

  • Mary Lou Williams (1910–1981) was a legendary pianist/composer/arranger known as the 'First Lady of Jazz' for bridging swing, bebop and sacred music, and for mentoring figures like Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis.
  • The 2025 Seattle concert by Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO) is titled The Music of Mary Lou Williams and runs November 1–2, 2025 at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall (Benaroya Hall).
  • The 2025 Kennedy Center Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival in Washington, DC spanned May 9–10, 2025 at the Terrace Theater, hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater.
  • Zodiac Suite (1945) is one of her landmark works; it has seen revivals and reissues, including Zodiac Suite: Revisited (2006) by the Mary Lou Williams Collective.
  • For ticket buyers, official venue info is SRJO in Seattle (Benaroya Hall) and the Kennedy Center in DC (Terrace Theater).
  • Social media/community presence includes the Mary Lou Williams Foundation and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University, which preserve and promote her legacy.

The records

The Music of Mary Lou Williams Discography

  • Zodiac Suite: Revisited
    2006 · Mary Records
  • Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Guest Mary Lou Williams
    2004 · Jazz Alliance / Concord / Universal
  • Live at the Keystone Korner
    2002 · HighNote
  • At Rick's Café Americain
    1999 · Storyville
  • Black Lion Presents
    1996 · Black Lion
  • Live at the Cookery
    1976 · Chiaroscuro
  • Mary Lou's Mass
    1975 · Mary
  • Free Spirits
    1976 · SteepleChase
  • Zoning
    1974 · Mary / Smithsonian Folkways
  • From the Heart
    1970 · Chiaroscuro
  • Music for Peace
    1970 · Mary
  • From the Heart
    1970 · Chiaroscuro
  • Mary Lou Williams
    1951 · Atlantic
  • The First Lady of the Piano
    1953 · Vogue
  • A Keyboard History
    1953 · Jazztone
  • Mary Lou
    1954 · EmArcy
  • Messin' Round in Montmartre
    1959 · Storyville
  • The Zodiac Suite
    1945 · Asch Records
  • Town Hall '45: The Zodiac Suite
    1993 · Vintage Jazz Classics

Mary Lou Williams’ impact extends beyond performances. The Mary Lou Williams Foundation and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University preserve her memory and promote education in jazz composition and performance. For fans and scholars alike, this page connects you with authentic sources and upcoming dates, including Seattle’s SRJO performance at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall (Benaroya Hall) on November 1–2, 2025, and the Kennedy Center Jazz Festival in Washington, DC at Terrace Theater on May 9–10, 2025. Follow official channels for updates and links to social media and foundations that keep her music alive.

Secure your seats with confidence—The Music of Mary Lou Williams offers a window into a pivotal era of jazz through a performer slate that honors her enduring artistry.

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