Zodiac Suite
produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 and Matt Walters (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1995), 43 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- World Music
- Description
- Smithsonian Folkways proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the original Asch Records release of Mary Lou Williams' work, Zodiac Suite. Performing solo and accompanied by bassist Al Lucas and drummer Jack Parker, Williams crafted these pieces as a series of dedications to fellow musicians born under each astrological sign. This 12-part interpretation of the zodiac was crafted so each movement comprises a set of jazz tone poems. Six alternate takes, mastered from the original acetates, are featured on this reissue. "Irresistible themes...blending sophistication and intimacy." DownBeat
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 43 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Ragtime
- Label
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Producer
- Moses Asch, 1905-1986, Matt Walters
- Release Date
- 1995
- Subject
- World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá