“Offers for me to play dances, society parties, even churches, were now coming in regularly. For most dates I was paid the sum of one dollar per hour, and they always tipped me at the end of the night.”
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Mary Lou Williams
Mary Lou Williams, an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, was born on May 8, 1910, and passed away on May 28, 1981. Known for her unique musical style and contributions to jazz, she is considered one of the key figures in 20th-century jazz. more
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