Mary Lou WilliamsZodiac Suite

Label:

Smithsonian Folkways – SF CD 40810

Format:

CD, Compilation

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Jazz, Classical

Style:

Bop, Impressionist

Tracklist

1Aries1:48
2Taurus2:33
3Gemini2:08
4Cancer2:31
5Leo1:43
6Virgo2:26
7Libra2:09
8Scorpio3:01
9Sagittarius1:50
10Capricorn2:38
11Aquarius3:38
12Pisces2:31
13Aries2:17
14Cancer2:36
15Virgo2:44
16Scorpio3:10
17Aquarius2:40

Credits

  • Compiled By, Reissue ProducerMatt Walters
  • Liner NotesDan Morgenstern
  • Liner Notes, PianoMary Lou Williams
  • Mastered ByJoe Gastwirt
  • Other [Editorial Assistance]Anna Elise Thomas
  • PhotographyJames Kriegsman
  • Producer [Original Sessions], Engineer [Recording]Moses Asch
  • Reissue Producer [Associate Producer]Father Peter F. O'Brien*
  • Reissue Producer [Production Supervised By]Anthony Seeger
  • TechnicianMalcolm Addey

Notes

Originally released in two volumes: Signs Of The Zodiac, Volume One and Signs Of The Zodiac, Vol. 2

Previously released in 1975 as Folkways 32844. Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 11 previously unreleased.
Recorded at Asch Records Studio, New York, June, 1945.
Transferred to digital from the original acetates and analog production masters by Malcom Addey.

℗© 1995 Smithsonian/Folkway Recordings

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 093074081020

Other Versions (4)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Recently Edited
Zodiac Suite (LP, Compilation)Folkways RecordsFTS 32844US1975
New Submission
Zodiac Suite (LP, Compilation)Folkways RecordsFTS 32844US1975
New Submission
Zodiac Suite (Cassette, Compilation, Reissue)Smithsonian FolkwaysSF 40810-4US1995
Recently Edited
Zodiac Suite (17×File, AAC, Compilation, Reissue)Smithsonian FolkwaysnoneUSUnknown

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    spiderfriend
    Edited one year ago
    Although these recordings have been manipulated, the mastering is excellent. Reversible sleeve offers original cover art. Unique, unusual, and a deep line in the cosmic sand.

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