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Apr 1, 2015 · Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band: Directed by Carol Bash. With Eddie Allen, Geri Allen, Louis Armstrong, Terri Lyne Carrington. A feature documentary on the life and music of this renowned jazz pianist, composer and arranger.
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MARY LOU WILLIAMS: THE LADY WHO SWINGS THE BAND - TPFF 2016 TRAILER. THE PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL. 22K subscribers. 176. 17K views 7 years ago.
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One of the greatest jazz pianists, composers, and arrangers of all time, Mary Lou Williams was a swing and bebop icon. “The Lady Who Swings the Band” also devoted herself to aiding musicians in need and teaching younger generations about jazz’s rich African American heritage.
Watch Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band with a subscription on Paramount+. Mary Lou Williams becomes a successful jazz pianist, composer and arranger in the early 1900s.
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- Carol Bash
Apr 1, 2015 · Overview. Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy. Carol Bash.
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band. Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to world-renowned jazz pianist, her talent was unmistakable. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy. 1 IMDb 7.7 1 h 9 min 2015.
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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band. 1 hr 10 min. Available on Paramount+, Prime Video, Sling TV, Showtime Anytime, SHOWTIME. Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time.