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Contemplate the heavens with selections from Mary Lou Williams’ Mass and Zodiac Suite, an astrological journey that blurs the lines between jazz and classical music. Joining NWS Fellows are conductor Andrew Grams, pianist Aaron Diehl and his jazz trio, vocalist Carmen Lundy, the Ambassador Chorale of FMU, and FIU’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble. This event is part of the I Dream a World: Mary Lou's Harlem festival. See more festival events at nws.edu/harlem.
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History: A Wind Symphony (world premiere)
Introduction
Suffering
Spiritual
Ragtime
Gospel
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Approx. Duration: 10 minutes
Selections from Zodiac Suite
Aries
Sagittarius
Scorpio (Trio)
Gemini
Aquarius
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Approx. Duration: 15 minutes
Boogie
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Intermission
A Grand Night for Swinging
Billy Taylor (1921-2010)
Aaron Diehl Trio
"Ghost of Love"
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Carmen Lundy
Aaron Diehl Trio
"What's Your Story, Morning Glory?"
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Carmen Lundy
Aaron Diehl Trio
"Anima Christi"
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Approx. Duration: 3 minutes
Ambassador Chorale of Florida Memorial University
Florida International University Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Aaron Diehl Trio
Selections from Mass
Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)
Instrumental Credo
Lazarus
Tell Him Not to Talk Too Long
I Have a Dream
Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)
Approx. Duration: 15 minutes
Ambassador Chorale of Florida Memorial University
Florida International University Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Aaron Diehl Trio
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