Zoning

Thirteen tracks (including previously unreleased version of Syl-o-gism and Gloria) embodying her always-distinctive compositions, lyricism, power, and adventurous harmonies. In the extensive notes to this reissue, Bob Blumenthal states that "its appearance in 1974 served as a revelation and a reaffirmation of what had always made Williams so unique. She was still stretching the boundaries, with harmonic, rhythmic, and formal notions that bordered on the avant-garde; yet her ear for melody and her deep immersion in the blues idiom remained." Williams is backed by pianist Zita Carno, bassist Bob Crenshaw, and drummer Mickey Roker. "Her music remains so fresh and free." —Musician

Track Listing

101	Syl-O-Gism	Mary Lou Williams	03:29
102	Olinga	Mary Lou Williams	04:06
103	Medi II	Mary Lou Williams	02:10
104	Gloria	Mary Lou Williams	04:41
105	Intermission	Mary Lou Williams	02:25
106	Zoning Fungus II	Mary Lou Williams	06:54
107	Holy Ghost	Mary Lou Williams	05:26
108	Medi I	Mary Lou Williams	04:58
109	Rosa Mae	Mary Lou Williams	04:40
110	Ghost of Love	Mary Lou Williams	04:58
111	Praise the Lord	Mary Lou Williams	06:39
112	Gloria	Mary Lou Williams	06:37
113	Play it Momma	Mary Lou Williams	04:22