Mary Lou Williams
(1910-1981)
Famed jazz composer & pianist. A child prodigy, she grew up in this city; went to Lincoln School here, 1919-23. Played for Andy Kirk in 1930s; then arranged music for Duke Ellington and others. Major works include "Zodiac Suite" and "Mary Lou's Mass."
Marker is on Frankstown Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
