Mary Lou Williams - The Next 100 Years
Jazz
| Aug 2012
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Fo
Reviewed 2012-08-02
Reviewed 2012-08-02
VIRGINIA MAYHEW QUARTET: Mary Lou Williams – The Next 100 Years
Renma, 2012
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Saxophonist Mayhew leads a tribute to Mary Lou Williams, a great pianist/bandleader who emerged in the swing era but remained an innovative force through the 1970s, working in every style from big bands to the avant-garde. Friendly performances abound, with trombone star Wycliffe Gordon featured on 5 tracks. Solid work.
All good! Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
1. 5:29 – upbeat blues in waltz time: sax and guitar solos swing away
2. 5:27 – cool-groove intro, trombone gets into it, sax & drums also solo
3. 7:57 – oooh… serene, meditative groove with a ballad-like melody; so nice!
4. 6:42 – sneaky bop: bass has the spotlight first, then they spread it around
5. 11:30 – starts slow and simple, then drummer sets up an upbeat burner
6. 7:46 – one of MLW’s best-known tunes, extra bluesy with great trombone!
7. 3:08 – low-key bebop: twisty melody into extended bass solo
8. 4:39 – oddball mashup of boogie-woogie, blues & a waltz actually works!
9. 5:39 – original tune: a low groover with twisty bop elements & rolling solos
10. 5:40 – laid back & bluesy original with slightly angular harmony
[ Fo ] - 2 August 2012
Renma, 2012
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Saxophonist Mayhew leads a tribute to Mary Lou Williams, a great pianist/bandleader who emerged in the swing era but remained an innovative force through the 1970s, working in every style from big bands to the avant-garde. Friendly performances abound, with trombone star Wycliffe Gordon featured on 5 tracks. Solid work.
All good! Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
1. 5:29 – upbeat blues in waltz time: sax and guitar solos swing away
2. 5:27 – cool-groove intro, trombone gets into it, sax & drums also solo
3. 7:57 – oooh… serene, meditative groove with a ballad-like melody; so nice!
4. 6:42 – sneaky bop: bass has the spotlight first, then they spread it around
5. 11:30 – starts slow and simple, then drummer sets up an upbeat burner
6. 7:46 – one of MLW’s best-known tunes, extra bluesy with great trombone!
7. 3:08 – low-key bebop: twisty melody into extended bass solo
8. 4:39 – oddball mashup of boogie-woogie, blues & a waltz actually works!
9. 5:39 – original tune: a low groover with twisty bop elements & rolling solos
10. 5:40 – laid back & bluesy original with slightly angular harmony
[ Fo ] - 2 August 2012
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Charting
2012-08-05 — 2012-10-07
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 7 | 1 |
| Sep 16 | 1 |
| Sep 9 | 1 |
| Sep 2 | 2 |
| Aug 26 | 2 |
| Aug 19 | 2 |
| Aug 12 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | J.B.'s Waltz | ||
| 2. | Medi 2 | ||
| 3. | Medi 1 | ||
| 4. | O.W. | ||
| 5. | Cancer | ||
| 6. | What's Your Story Morning Glory | ||
| 7. | N.M.E | ||
| 8. | Waltz Boogie | ||
| 9. | One For Mary Lou | ||
| 10. | 5 For Mary Lou |