Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
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.
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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Director
Carol Bash
Description
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.
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