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Thirteen tracks (including previously unreleased version of Syl-o-gism and Gloria) embodying her always-distinctive compositions, lyricism, power, and adventurous harmonies. In the extensive notes to this reissue, Bob Blumenthal states that "its appearance in 1974 served as a revelation and a reaffirmation of what had always made Williams so unique. She was still stretching the boundaries, with harmonic, rhythmic, and formal notions that bordered on the avant-garde; yet her ear for melody and her deep immersion in the blues idiom remained." Williams is backed by pianist Zita Carno, bassist Bob Crenshaw, and drummer Mickey Roker. "Her music remains so fresh and
| 1 | Syl-O-Gism | ♡ | 3:30 | Mary Lou Williams / Larry Gales |
| 2 | Olinga | ♡ | 4:06 | Dizzy Gillespie |
| 3 | Medi, No. 2 | ♡ | 2:10 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 4 | Gloria | ♡ | 4:42 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 5 | Intermission | ♡ | 2:25 | Mary Lou Williams / Milton Suggs |
| 6 | Zoning Fungus, No. 2 | ♡ | 6:54 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 7 | Holy Ghost | ♡ | 5:27 | Larry Gales |
| 8 | Medi, No. 1 | ♡ | 4:59 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 9 | Rosa Mae | ♡ | 4:40 | Larry Gales / Mary Lou Williams |
| 10 | Ghost of Love | ♡ | 4:59 | Mary Lou Williams / Jack Lawrence |
| 11 | Praise the Lord | ♡ | 6:40 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 12 | Gloria | ♡ | 6:38 | Mary Lou Williams |
| 13 | Play It Momma | ♡ | 4:22 | Mary Lou Williams |
Links
- Folder:
R:\__Jazz\_M\Mary Lou Williams\1974. Mary Lou Williams - Zoning (1995) - Explorer: Open folder
- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0000181859
Credits
Arranged By — Mary Lou Williams Bass — Bob Cranshaw, Milton Suggs Congas — Tony Waters Cover — Alvin Grossman Drums — Mickey Roker Piano — Mary Lou Williams, Zita Carno Recorded By — Rich Blakin Mixed By — Rich Blakin
Materials
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