Description-
Mary Lou Williams's final recording, Solo Recital (Montreux Jazz Festival, 1978), three years before her death, had a medley encompassing spirituals, ragtime, blues and swing. Other highlights include Williams's reworkings of "Tea for Two", "Honeysuckle Rose", and her two compositions "Little Joe from Chicago", and "What's Your Story Morning Glory". Other tracks include "Medley: The Lord Is Heavy", "Old Fashion Blues", "Over the Rainbow", "Offertory Meditation", "Concerto Alone at Montreux", and "The Man I Love".
Media Condition-(VG+) Pristine condition, two small scratches but doesn't effect playback. Great sound.
Sleeve Condition-(VG) Great condition, normal edge wear.
Ultrasonically cleaned and ready for your turntable!
Track List-
| Position | Title/Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Medley
Written-By – Mary Lou Williams |
(10:46) | |
| A1a | The Lord Is Heavy (Spiritual II & III) | |
| A1b | Fandangle (Ragtime) | |
| A1c | Old Fashioned Slow Blues | |
| A1d | For The Figs (K.C. Swing) | |
| A1e | Baby Bear Boogie | |
| A1f | Roll 'Em | |
| A2 |
Over The Rainbow
Written-By – E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen |
4:03 |
| A3 |
Offertory Meditation
Written-By – Mary Lou Williams |
5:25 |
| A4 |
Tea For Two
Written-By – Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans |
1:52 |
| B1 |
Concerto Alone At Montreux
Written-By – Mary Lou Williams |
6:02 |
| B2 |
Little Joe From Chicago
Written-By – Henry Wells, Mary Lou Williams |
5:19 |
| B3 |
The Man I Love
Written-By – G. & I. Gershwin* |
3:10 |
| B4 |
What's Your Story Morning Glory
Written-By – Jack Lawrence (2), Mary Lou Williams, Paul Webster* |
4:18 |
| B5 |
Honeysuckle Rose
Written-By – Andy Razaf, Thomas 'Fats' Waller* |
1:55 |