Read the passage. Mary Lou Williams was a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who was a major influence on many jazz musicians.
During the 1930s and early 1940s Williams was a member of Andy Kirk’s band. She was an influence on his style. Williams wrote many songs for his band and was his pianist. She also created arrangements for swing bands such as Benny Goodman’s and Tommy Dorsey’s. Which would you focus on in order to improve the quality of writing?
