Who were the three women in the iconic 1958 photo known as "A Great Day in Harlem"? All three left their mark on the music in ...

The life and legacy of the late Mary Lou Williams will be the center of attention at Duke this weekend, and the music will be amazing. In two concerts, the noted jazz pianist and composer will be ...

Williams arrived at Duke in 1977. She was the university’s first artist-in-residence and served as director of the jazz ensemble until her death in 1981. The Mary Lou Williams Center was upgraded so ...

Some of her best music would emerge during this second coming of Mary Lou Williams. Her acclaimed Jazz Mass is a one-of-its-kind piece, and her iconic studio session 'Black Christ Of The Andes ...