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Mary Lou Williams, American Composer and Musician

Mary Lou Williams (1910 - 1981) was an African-American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who recorded over 100 records. She was briefly a pianist for Duke Ellington's Orchestra and composed and did arrangements for Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Earl Hines. She befriend, helped and taught many young jazz musicians. Photographed by William P. Gottlieb, CBS studio, NYC, 1947 (cropped and cleaned).

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Mary Lou Williams, American Composer and Musician

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Mary Lou Williams (1910 - 1981) was an African-American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who recorded over 100 records. She was briefly a pianist for Duke Ellington's Orchestra and composed and did arrangements for Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Earl Hines. She befriend, helped and taught many young jazz musicians. Photographed by William P. Gottlieb, CBS studio, NYC, 1947 (cropped and cleaned).

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MARY LOU WILLIAMS

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Album / Science Source / LOC/William P. Gottlieb Collection

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4650 x 4875 px | 64.9 MB

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39.4 x 41.3 cm | 15.5 x 16.2 in (300 dpi)

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