Mary Lou Williams at Les Mouches, NYC, 1978 Cabaret Show, Carline Ray

Legendary jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams performs a one-hour cabaret show at Les Mouches in NYC, 1978. Carline Ray, one of the original Sweethearts of Rhythm, is on bass.

[@djzouke]

Mary Lou Williams was an artistic embodiment of the history of jazz as she herself states at the beginning of this show. She stands alone in this tremendous accomplishment. What a great musician!

[@craigneumann6525]

God Blessed Mary Lou Williams and all our souls are the richer... Jazz is Life!

[@nachogallagher3393]

Call me slow, but I just discovered Mary Lou Williams and now stumbled across this! What an amazing performance from these pioneers!

[@pilouetmissiou]

Me too ! Far from my personal musical formation but this is wonderful !

[@tjeujanssen4007]

me 2, new fan

[@missme3916]

Me too, about a week ago@@tjeujanssen4007

[@markbridwell8972]

What a beautiful soul : Mary Lou Williams here w/ Carline Ray presents a priceless example of what modern jazz is .

[@AnatolyQ]

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[@gwenblackarts7280]

Mary Lou Williams and Carline Ray, what a BEAUTIFUL performance!!! So sorry I didn't get the chance to meet Mary Lou but glad I had the opportunity to meet Caroline Ray through the wonderful pianist and composer Emme Kemp. Mary Lou is the First Lady of Jazz and a very important figure in the development of jazz. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful remembrance!!!

[@vova47]

Mary Lou used to play at Cookery, down in Village quite regularly.

[@soshiekeys]

I was thinking also of The Cookery, where Alberta Hunter held forth after her postponed nursing career retirement.

[@vova47]

@@soshiekeys Saw her there as well. Both ladies left an indelible impression on me, especially how to play the Blues.

[@harrymiller1940]

Thanks for this Mary Lou Williams has been my favourite musician for about 30 years.

[@48laveo]

Whoo! This is good music.

[@nicojones5083]

How could anyone dislike this.

[@SELMER1947]

One of my top ten favorites pianists of all times

[@tjeujanssen4007]

same, i also like john wright, bobby timmons etc.

[@debratemple]

Fabulous concert

[@pilouetmissiou]

Really impressive.... what great concert ❤️❤️❤️

[@KennethKetchum]

I am so happy to catch up to the music I missed when I was running around patronizing NYC underground clubs when she performed this. Thanks Alan for posting.

[@mdb7478]

How did I miss hearing her? She is fearless!

[@getjaynesmith4770]

This is one of the most precious recording ever. What a treasure. Thank you for digitizing and sharing this.

[@RanBlakePiano]

Remarkable.
Mary Lou thank you for the five lessons not a month goes by ,regretting for not offering some tangible gift

[@rubyrodstewart]

Mary Lou and Carline Ray absolutely killing it! Thank you so much for posting. I've been searching for a full length video of Mary Lou forever, couldn't ask for a better one.

[@andrewgriffith4807]

Thanks so much for posting this rare gem! Beautiful soulful playing by Ms. Williams!

[@schindlermusic]

Sooo geil! Beyond categories!

[@dop3keyz]

Wow She’s 🔥! Def discovered a new jazz pianist I will start to listen to

[@AnatolyQ]

Super klass!!!

[@sparty94]

wow, this is great. thanks for posting.

[@piperstow2443]

Absolutely invaluable--in chills listening to her transitions. thank you for posting!

[@JuannCaarloss]

Thank you Alan & Yass Mary!! Teach us

[@saxsearay]

What a gem, thanks Alan

[@gianmariadipaolo9668]

The Best of the best, likes ha earl hines

[@jorgevillanueva6164]

Admiro su versatilidad.

[@billystunning3435]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@andri_liuziu]

9:16

[@brotherjohnsmusic9491]

would have sounded better if an upright bass had been used