KnowraMary Lou WilliamsLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Mary Lou Williams, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 1Related 7JazzRelated: Williams’s work as a performer and arranger shaped multiple generations of jazz musicians.Swing musicRelated: Her arrangements for Andy Kirk’s band helped shape the Kansas City sound.Charlie ParkerRelated: Williams mentored and supported young bebop musicians in the scene Parker entered.Thelonious MonkRelated: Williams encouraged Monk early in his career and helped him navigate the New York jazz scene.Jazz pianoRelated: Her work connects several generations and changing styles of jazz piano.Bud PowellRelated: Williams encouraged Powell and supported his development within New York’s jazz community.Charlie ChristianRelated: Williams and Christian shared the Kansas City jazz scene and recorded together.