Jan 29,  · Original German release in a gatefold cover. Also released in the US on Mary Records, Mary Lou Williams' own label which seems to be the earlier original release from B1 to B3 recorded at Cue Studios, New York, November 19th, All other tracks recorded at Nola Studios, New York, October 9th, /5(31).

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Label: MPS Records - • Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue • Country: France • Genre: Jazz • Style: Soul-Jazz, Modal Mary Lou Williams - Black Christ Of The Andes (Vinyl) | Discogs Explore5/5(10).

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Aug 16,  · At the time of its initial performance, "Black Christ of the Andes" (or "St. Martin de Porres") was called everything from "blues stripped of its accent" to a "hokey prayer," prompting Williams to cut it from her repertoire before the release of the LP in

Black Christ of the Andes is easily one of the most individual albums created by Williams, or anyone else in jazz, for that matter; recorded in New York in late and first issued on Williams’ own Mary Records, the album has jazz explorations of divine concepts, delivered with suitably complex arrangements; Anima Christi and Praise the.

Black Christ of the Andes, an Album by Mary Lou Williams. Released in on SABA (catalog no. SB 15 ; Vinyl LP). Genres: Jazz.

At the time of its initial performance, "Black Christ of the Andes" (or "St. Martin de Porres") was called everything from "blues stripped of its accent" to a "hokey prayer," prompting Williams to cut it from her repertoire before the release of the LP in An unfortunate fate for a very enjoyable and, now, highly regarded piece of music.

Originally released in , and later issued in Europe as Black Christ Of The Andes, the album has gone on to become a deep jazz gem, featuring choral spirituals like ‘Black Christ Of The Andes’ and ‘The Devil’, Williams’ tender trio rendition of ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’ and the gospel blues romp ‘Praise The Lord’.